A succinct guide to the clinical management of the diseases is provided by specialists in endocrinology, radiology, oncology, and other fields. Multiple-choice questions are included to facilitate use as a textbook for undergraduates, graduates, and clinical nurse specialists. The topics include assessment and guidelines for primary care referral, cytopathology, the role of nuclear medicine, clinical anatomy and developmental aberrations, an overview of the management of thyroid cancer, and the pathological spectrum and management of parathyroid disease. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Edited and authored by international experts,
A Practical Manual of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseasepresents concise, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary guidance relevant for a global audience. Where appropriate, chapters include an evidence appraisal section which critically assesses the level of the evidence available for different treatment options.
Reflecting the latest in clinical research and showcasing techniques pioneered by the contributors, the book includes chapters dedicated to advances in:
- cytology
- radiological assessment
- molecular biology and treatment rationale in thyroid cancer
- surgical technique including minimally invasive modalities
Designed to be user-friendly, the book contains key points, case studies, color photographs and diagrams throughout. Multiple choice questions included at the end of each chapter enable self assessment.
The book will be relevant to the medical undergraduate, postgraduate and clinical nurse specialist. Primary care physicians will find this an excellent resource for reference purposes and it will update specialists involved with treating thyroid and parathyroid disease in the fields of Pathology, Radiology, Oncology, Endocrinology and Surgery.