Download or read book Non Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer E Book written by Darrell S. Rigel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Darrell S. Rigel and Aaron S. Farberg, is devoted to Non-Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Skin Cancer. Articles in this issue include: Current state and issues of clinical inspection; Tele-dermatology applications in skin cancer diagnosis; Enhancing skin cancer diagnosis with dermoscopy; Mole Mapping for management of pigmented skin lesions; Temporal image comparison (Serial Imaging) in assessing pigmented lesions; Multispectral digital skin lesion imaging and analysis; Using reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; Optical Coherence Tomography in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Electrical impedance spectroscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; The use of Raman Spectroscopy to detect and diagnose skin cancer; Applying high frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Proteomic mass spectrometery imaging for skin cancer diagnosis; Assessing skin cancer using epidermal genetic information retrieved by tape stripping; Smartphone-based applications for skin monitoring and melanoma detection; Detection of aberrations in cellular DNA in diagnosis and assessment of skin cancer; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma diagnosis; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma prognosis; and Integrating skin cancer related technologies into clinical practice.
Download or read book Non Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics written by Darrell S. Rigel and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Darrell S. Rigel and Aaron S. Farberg, is devoted to Non-Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Skin Cancer. Articles in this issue include: Current state and issues of clinical inspection; Tele-dermatology applications in skin cancer diagnosis; Enhancing skin cancer diagnosis with dermoscopy; Mole Mapping for management of pigmented skin lesions; Temporal image comparison (Serial Imaging) in assessing pigmented lesions; Multispectral digital skin lesion imaging and analysis; Using reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; Optical Coherence Tomography in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Electrical impedance spectroscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; The use of Raman Spectroscopy to detect and diagnose skin cancer; Applying high frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Proteomic mass spectrometery imaging for skin cancer diagnosis; Assessing skin cancer using epidermal genetic information retrieved by tape stripping; Smartphone-based applications for skin monitoring and melanoma detection; Detection of aberrations in cellular DNA in diagnosis and assessment of skin cancer; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma diagnosis; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma prognosis; and Integrating skin cancer related technologies into clinical practice.
Download or read book Non Surgical Treatment of Keratinocyte Skin Cancer written by Gregor Jemec and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books mark the progress of Man since they were invented. Through them we are able to gain insight into the minds of our predecessors better than through any other medium. They describe how the delicate interplay between practice and ideal, which is better known as evolution, has brought forward the societies in which we now live. A book marks the synthesis of knowledge in a different way from individual papers. A certain maturity and volume of understanding and knowledge is necessary before the material is suitable for a book. The timing of the cognitive and analytical synt- sis represented by a book is therefore crucial; too soon and it is lost in speculation, too late and it is old news. Non-melanoma skin cancer is common; it causes morbidity, it causes a burden on society, and treatment has been traditionally almost exclusively surgical. Decades of medical science have however now brought forward a number of techniques which may help both the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer without physically removing it, either alone or in combination in treatment programs tailored to the individual patients.
Download or read book Non Melanoma Skin Cancer and Cutaneous Melanoma written by Othon Papadopoulos and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes and illustrates the reconstructive surgical techniques appropriate in patients with skin cancer and melanoma, according to anatomic region, with a view to enabling readers to perform these techniques optimally. An extensive introductory section discusses skin cancer and melanoma from the points of view of dermatology, oncology, pathology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. The surgical treatment and reconstruction of localized skin cancer and melanoma in each anatomic region are then explained step by step with the aid of a wealth of color photos. The final section similarly presents the techniques and procedures appropriate for the surgical treatment and reconstruction of lymph node metastases, covering the sentinel node, lymphadenectomy, and lymphedema. This book will be immensely valuable for plastic and general surgeons, and also of interest for dermatologists, pathologists, oncologists, and nuclear medicine physicians.
Download or read book The Intersection of Dermatology and Oncology An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics written by Lindsay C. Strowd and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Lindsay C. Strowd of Wake Forest Baptist Health, is devoted to the Intersection of Dermatology and Oncology. This issue focuses on Melanoma, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Cutaneous Lymphoma, Other Cutaneous Malignancies, Special Topics in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Dermatology in the Diagnosis of Non-cutaneous Malignancy, Dermatology in the Management of Non-cutaneous Malignancy, and Genodermatoses with Neoplastic Behavior. Articles in this issue include: Update on current treatment recommendations for primary cutaneous melanoma; Nonsurgical treatments for advanced melanoma; Update on current treatment recommendations for NMSC; Nonsurgical treatments for NMSC; Diagnosis and management of CBCL; Diagnosis and management of CTCL; Lymphomatoid papulosis and other lymphoma-like diseases (PLC, PLEVA, CD30+ disease); Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans updates; Merkel cell carcinoma updates; Kaposi sarcoma updates; Skin cancer in skin of color patients; Skin cancer detection technology; Paraneoplastic diseases; Cutaneous metastases of internal tumors; Cutaneous side effects of chemotherapy agents; GVHD treatment updates; Phakomatoses (NF, TS); and Hereditary tumor syndromes with skin involvement (Gorlins, Lynch, XP, etc.).
Download or read book Skin Cancer written by Alfonso Baldi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skin Cancer: A Practical Approach presents a comprehensive and up to date overview on skin cancer. With an emphasis on practical aspects that will set the basis for guidelines of treatment, the volume presents different diagnostic tools to help physicians obtain the proper diagnosis. Written by a worldwide base of experts selected on their recognized expertise on the different themes discussed, Skin Cancer: A Practical Approach is a valuable resource for investigators in the field of skin cancer, including pathologists, medical and surgical oncologists, dermatologists, general surgeons, and veterinary oncologists
Download or read book Advanced Skin Cancer written by Debjani Sahni and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced skin cancer is one that has already metastasized beyond its primary origin, or one that has invaded underlying tissues such that surgical resection either is technically impossible or would lead to an unacceptable functional or cosmetic outcome. These skin cancers present a complex problem that requires the input of multiple specialties to delineate the best management plan. National guidelines utilize the best available data to guide management decisions. However, there is considerable leeway within the guidelines, enabling the ultimate care decision to be molded to best fit each individual patient. This book aims to provide instructional examples of patient cases where the input of the multidisciplinary team is critical in providing the most suitable care plan for the patient. CONTENTS: Melanoma * Squamous Cell Carcinoma * Basal Cell Carcinoma * Cutaneous Lymphoma * Kaposi’s Sarcoma * Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans * Merkel Cell Carcinoma * Rare Cancer Presentations
Download or read book Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics written by Rajiv Nijhawan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Divya Srivastava and Rajiv Nijhawan of UT Southwestern Medical Center, is devoted to Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery. Articles in this important issue include: Squamous cell carcinoma: updates on staging and management; AFX/UPS: updates on classification and management; EMPD: updates on management; Merkel Cell Carcinoma: updates on staging and management; The management of skin cancer in the elderly; Topical and systemic modalities for chemoprevention; Medications that increase risk for skin cancer development; Dermatologic surgery in the pregnant or lactating patient; Optimizing patient safety in dermatologic surgery; Perioperative antibiotic use in dermatologic surgery; Post-operative pain management in dermatologic surgery; Novel skin substitutes and surgical dressings; Optimizing the patient experience and patient satisfaction in dermatologic surgery; Surgical and Non-invasive Modalities for Scar Revision; and Pearls for dermatologic surgery in pediatric patients.
Download or read book Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics E Book written by Julie E. Russak and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-02 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers and the number of incidences continues to rise in the United States. Early detection and treatment is key to long term survival. This issue covers a wealth of topics, including risk factors, effects of sunscreen on melanoma risk, prevention, biopsy, pathology, surgical approaches to malignant melanoma and new diagnostic aides.
Download or read book Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin Cancers written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancers of the skin are the most common forms of cancer in men and women, and account for nearly half of all malignancies. In 2009, more than 1 million cases were expected in the United States. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), two types of nonmelanomatous lesions associated with aging and sun exposure, are responsible for more than 800,000 cases per year. Recent studies have also linked nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) to prior cancer therapy, especially radiation therapy. While NMSC is rarely lethal, these lesions are associated with other malignancies (including hematologic and respiratory tract cancers). In contrast, melanoma accounts for approximately 4 percent of all skin cancer cases, but causes the majority of skin cancer deaths. One study found that melanoma incidence rates had doubled in all socioeconomic groups over a 10-year period. Another study found that melanoma incidence rates have increased by 3 percent per year in white Hispanic and white non-Hispanic populations, and both white Hispanic and Black populations had more advanced disease at presentation. Melanoma is associated with significant morbidity, and late stage melanoma with significant mortality due to the likelihood of metastatic spread. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are critical to reducing rates of morbidity and mortality of all skin cancers. However, suboptimal diagnostic accuracy of current methods of lesion assessment (such as visual inspection) may lead to misleading false positives or conversely missed diagnoses, and the existing protocol of excisional biopsy of suspected lesions is an invasive, costly, and time-intensive procedure. Newer noninvasive screening and diagnostic modalities are available that may provide more precise imaging of suspected lesions and more accurate detection, thereby improving in vivo diagnosis. These newer technologies may, therefore, assist with earlier detection, eliminate unnecessary biopsies, and reduce costs and patient time spent in the physician's office. Several groups in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand have developed guidelines for the screening and prevention of skin cancer. According to a 2009 Guideline Synthesis, while there is general agreement that there is insufficient evidence to support screening of the general population for skin cancer, increased surveillance for individuals at higher risk is generally recommended. The objectives of this technical brief are to provide a description of the state of the science of noninvasive imaging modalities in diagnosing cancerous tumors of the skin, proffer an analytic framework for assessing the applications of the devices, provide a summary of ongoing research, and to delineate future research needs. Three principal forms of skin cancer will be considered: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the more prevalent forms of skin cancer, and melanoma, among the most virulent. While the focus of this brief will be on modalities currently in general or limited clinical use and/or FDA approved or cleared, we also will consider investigational technologies based on available data and input from our key informants particularly the potential importance of these technologies and where they might fit into the care process.
Download or read book Non invasive Strategies for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most common dermatological malady among caucasians is skin cancer. Cutaneous neoplasms may be classified into two distinct classes: melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). The latter consists of two primary histological subcategories, namely basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), both of which are keratinocyte carcinomas. This review will address and delineate current, non-invasive strategies for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin tumors. Additionally, it will introduce emerging noninvasive treatments that may have therapeutic implications in the realm of typically nonfatal cutaneous cancers. The development of noninvasive therapies has drastically changed the face of skin cancer management. Nonsurgical treatments including imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, radiation therapy (RT), as well as photodynamic therapy (PDT) have gained greater use in the care and management of NMSC. Moreover, cannabinoids as well as topical formulations derived from phytonutrient-rich plants of the genuses Armeniaca, Solanum, and Rubus are being increasingly considered for use in the primary and adjuvant treatment of non-fatal cutaneous malignancies. This review will address and delineate current, non-invasive strategies for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin tumors. Additionally, it will introduce emerging noninvasive treatments that may have therapeutic implications in the realm of typically nonfatal cutaneous cancers.
Download or read book Non Invasive Diagnostic Techniques in Clinical Dermatology written by Enzo Berardesca and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive but compact guide to the latest technical and technological developments in the growing field of non invasive diagnosis in clinical dermatology. Information is provided on the practical and technical characteristics of a wide range of equipment and methods for in vivo measurements that aid in the investigation of skin function, the evaluation of topically applied products and the monitoring of skin disease. Individual sections are devoted to imaging techniques, skin analysis, superficial skin analysis, skin mechanics, water and stratum corneum hydration and erythema and blood flow. All of the authors are experts in the field, with detailed knowledge of the techniques they describe. Non Invasive Diagnostic Techniques in Clinical Dermatology will be of value for all dermatologists, whether they are engaged in delivering patient care or in research programs, for cosmetic scientists and for biologists involved in skin research and product assessment.
Download or read book Non Surgical Treatment of Keratinocyte Skin Cancer written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Image Guided Dermatologic Treatments written by Robert L. Bard and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases the latest digital skin imaging, optical/laser systems and advanced immunologic therapies including topics ranging from the basic dermatologic sciences to advanced microscopic and laser optics. The addition of radiologic breakthroughs serves as comprehensive source for the dermatologic community, helping them access sonographic, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine procedures refined for dermatologic and subcutaneous pathologies. In addition, it assists radiologists determine the appropriate imaging technologies for specific clinical dermal disorders. A detailed and up-to-date overview of image-guided treatments is provided. The initial chapters on benign and inflammatory diseases are precursors to advanced chapters on hidradenitis suppurativa and pigmented lesion analysis. A dedicated chapter on melanoma skin cancer and malignant melanoma is followed by updated concepts of melanoma treatment, including genetic markers and PET/CT to monitor therapeutic success. Further chapters address such topics as dermal trauma from foreign bodies and burns, scar imaging, fillers complications and podiatric imaging. Chapters on optical coherence tomography and reflectance confocal microscopy complete the coverage. All chapters were written by dermatologists trained in ultrasound diagnosis, interventional radiologists, dermatopathologists and specialists in advanced optical and microscopic dermatologic analysis, providing a reference guide to noninvasive diagnosis techniques and image guided minimally invasive treatment options. As such, Image Guided Dermatologic Treatments will be an invaluable asset for clinicians in medical and allied fields where dermatologic diagnosis using the least invasive option is required.
Download or read book Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin Cancers written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACKGROUND: Cancers of the skin are the most common forms of cancer. Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical to reducing the rates of morbidity and mortality. Newer noninvasive imaging technologies may assist with earlier detection. OBJECTIVE: To provide an objective description of noninvasive imaging modalities in diagnosing cancerous tumors of the skin, to proffer an analytic framework for assessing the applications of the imaging modalities, to summarize the state of ongoing research, and to delineate future research needs. METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE(r) database for English-language literature published between 1990 and March 2011 for selected noninvasive imaging technologies. We included all publications types and study designs. We extracted data solely from relevant abstracts. Our search also included grey literature (manufacturers' Web sites, Food and Drug Administration's relevant databases, and ClinicalTrials.gov), and incorporated expert input from our key informants. Devices were classified as in general clinical use, limited clinical use, or investigational use, based on all available information. FINDINGS: We screened in 629 abstracts that were relevant to the noninvasive imaging technologies of interest. Only 11 abstracts were on randomized controlled trials. Of the devices in general clinical use, we found a total of 51 abstracts on photography and 433 on dermoscopy. Of note, only one abstract reported clinical outcomes. None of the abstracts reported adverse events. Photography is principally used in specialty and subspecialty settings (i.e., oncology) and while widely used by dermatologists, dermoscopy is still not used in primary care. We did not identify any consistent guidelines for the assessment of suspicious skin lesions. Devices in limited clinical use are principally used in research settings. Available literature was limited for these devices as well as those still considered investigational. SUMMARY: A review of the literature reveals predominant use of noninvasive devices by dermatologists with limited diffusion of this technology in primary care. When compared with the use of biopsy, future research is needed to evaluate the test accuracies, clinical impact, and the potential adverse events associated with the use of noninvasive imaging technologies.
Download or read book Dermoscopy in General Dermatology written by Aimilios Lallas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated guide from experts will enable practitioners to get the most out of dermoscopy for investigations and treatments in general dermatology.
Download or read book Prime Areas for Improvement in Skin Cancer Detection and how Technology Can Help written by Susan Teresa Conover and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About 5 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2015, making skin cancer the most common cancer diagnosis in the United States. About 13,000 Americans will die from skin cancer in 2015. Often skin cancers are diagnosed at later stages, are expensive to treat, and result in fatalities. For melanoma, responsible for 75% of skin cancer deaths, the overall 5-year survival rate is 98% for skin lesions detected in their early stages, and this survival rate drops to 16% after the disease has spread to other organs. If these fatal skin cancers were detected earlier they would cost less to treat and result in better patient outcomes. There is no single resource available that maps the full state of the skin cancer care delivery, and most current views are colored by a stakeholder's perspective. We connected with stakeholders at different levels of the skin cancer care delivery system to create an overall picture of the system's current state and to identify gaps in care. We interviewed 9 skin cancer patients, 8 primary care physicians, and 9 dermatologists. Through this research, we discovered that the structure of how skin cancer care is delivered promotes opportunities to miss skin cancers and includes many barriers between initial cancer suspicion and disease diagnosis. Frequently patients do not evaluate themselves for skin cancer, primary care physicians have low accuracy in identifying skin cancers, and dermatologists manage a very small portion of the population who develop skin cancers. At a higher level, feedback between patients and physicians is frequently lost in the system, physicians are not accountable for patient outcomes, and patient health is not supported by the system until the patient identifies a health issue and acts to remedy the issue. To close these system gaps, we identified technologies, including micro-biopsies and electrical impedance spectrometry, which could be used to improve rates of skin cancer identification and promote better patient health outcomes. Additionally, we recommend physicians find a way to collaborate on cases, identify their own weaknesses in assessment, and capture patient outcomes to relay incorrect assessments to other physicians to improve future patient care.
