Mesothelioma diagnostics, treatment and basic research

This book is devoted to the state of the art, pitfalls and perspectives in the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma - a peculiar malignant tumour arising from mesothelial cells that line the pleura, the pericardium and the peritoneum. Mesothelioma is known for its strong association with asbestos...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Strumfs, Boriss, editor (editor), Uljanovs, Romans, editor, Strumfa, Ilze, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : IntechOpen 2022.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009746466506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Causes and Pathogenesis of Malignant Mesothelioma
  • 2. Epigenomics in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
  • 3. Mesothelioma: Overview of Technical, Immunochemical and Pathomorphological Diagnosing Aspects
  • 4. Fibulin-3 as a Biomarker of Pleuric Involvement by Exposure to Fibers
  • 5. Surgical Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: From the Past to the Future
  • 6. Recent Advances in Systemic Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Focus on Anti-Angiogenic Inhibitors and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.