Skin Cancer: Recognition and Management

by Robert A. Schwartz

Overview

The skin, uniquely positioned at the interface between the human body and the external world, plays a multifaceted role in the expression of cancer. Primary skin cancer is the most common cancer afflicting mankind and is rising in inci­ dence, despite the fact that it is often preventable. Besides primary cancer, the skin may show direct and indirect evidence of internal cancer, thus serving as a window to the body for both laymen and physicians alike. In addition, the acces­ sibility of the skin is useful for the study of carcinogenesis as well as cancer treatment options. lowe much of my interest in skin cancer to Dr. Leon Goldman, the father of dermatologic laser surgery, and to Dr. Edmund Klein, the father of modern immunotherapy. We, at the Roswell Park Memorial Institute, were indeed for­ tunate to have a wealth of patients available for study. Many of the illustrations used in this book were of my patients at the Institute, and I kindly thank the fol­ lowing publications and their respective publishers for allowing me to reuse some of my photographs, most notably: Cancer Medicine (2nd edition), Journal of Surgical Oncology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, Cancer, and Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. We are very fortunate in this work to have some of the world's foremost authorities in their areas as contributors, such as Drs. Zackheim, Lambert, J.W. Trimble, J.R. Trimble, Jackson, Crutcher, Mashberg, Wick, Sidell, F. Helm, G.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461283522
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	12/12/2011
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Pages:	427
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Robert A. Schwartz, MD, Professor & Head, Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Actinic Keratosis.- 3 Other Premalignant Cutaneous Dysplasias.- 4 Bowen’s Disease.- 5 Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- 6 Keraanthoma.- 7 Basal Cell Epithelioma (Basal Cell Carcinoma).- 8 Appendageal Carcinomas, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Cutaneous Sarcomas.- 9 Kaposi’s Sarcoma.- 10 Melanoma.- 11 The Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome.- 12 Dermatitic Precursors of Mycosis Fungoides.- 13 Cutaneous Lymphoma, Leukemia, and Related Disorders.- 14 Metastatic Carcinoma of the Skin.- 15 Cutaneous Markers of Internal Malignancy.- 16 Early Oral and Oro-Pharyngeal Cancer: Diagnosis and Management.- 17 Histopathologic Considerations in the Management of Skin Cancer.- 18 Historical Survey of Methods of Treatment of Skin Cancer.- 19 Electrodesiccation and Curettage.- 20 Electrosurgery.- 21 Cryosurgery of Cutaneous Malignancies.- 22 Excision of Skin Cancer.- 23 Local Flap Closure in the Management of Skin Cancer.- 24 The Role of Skin Grafts in the Management of Malignancies.- 25 Mohs Micrographic Surgery.- 26 Current Developments of Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer.- 27 Treatment of Cutaneous Cancer by Radiotherapy.- 28 Immunotherapy.- 29 Topical Chemotherapy.- 30 Treatment of Melanoma.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"...many nondermatologists are becoming actively involved in screening and treatment - making this second edition of Skin Cancer: Recognition and Management timely and useful." 
–Larry Millikan MD in JAMA, September 3, 2008

Editorial Reviews

2nd Edition

“A superb group of contributors from Europe and North America join [Schwartz] in this text. The overall result is a concise compendium of current knowledge about skin cancers of all sorts. The book is nicely illustrated with beautiful color pictures and is extensively referenced. The material is up to date and comprehensive.” (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery) 

“Fully revised and expanded, this new edition now includes full colour photographs and illustrations throughout to aid recognition and diagnosis, and covers the latest developments and treatment modalities. This is a very good introductory book for dermatology residents and medical students taking their dermatology elective. The basic principles of treatment and diagnosis of skin cancer are covered in a clear and concise manner. The information is well organized and presented in an easy to understand format.” (Doodys Book Reviews, December 2008)

“The revised and expanded edition includes premalignant and malignant skin disorders including dermoscopy, a noninvasive technique for the evaluation of pigmented lesions of the skin and mucosa. Considering that skin cancer is doubling every 15 to 20 years worldwide this is a timely update. Among Hispanic men in California a melanoma epidemic is occurring, evidenced by a 1.8% annual increase in the incidence of invasive melanomas.” (E-Streams, September 2008)

Praise for the previous edition:

"This book, in encyclopedic detail, is well written, lucid and easy to read. The chapters dealing with various skin cancers are distinguished by their depth, clarity and variety of clinical photographs. This book is a must for all physicians who are serious about recognizing and treating skin cancer." (American Family Physician)

"...and excellent review of the presentation and pathology of the common and uncommon cutaneous malignancies." (Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons)

"...copious references at the end of each chapter...a comprehensive chapter on skin tumour pathology...of great interest to those who are committed to the field." (British Journal of Dermatology)

"...a handy sized reference on an important and common problem." (Cancer Forum)

"...a comprehensive and detailed overview about the management of cuntaneous malignancies...the book can be recommended without any restriction to dermatologists, pathologists, oncologists and to all physicians who are faced with skin deiseases." (Experimental Pathology)

"...Dr Schwartz has enormous experience of the subject...This would be an excellent book both for trainee dermatologists and any medical practitioner with an interest in skin cancer. It should be available for reference in any medical library." (Pathology)

From the Publisher