Veterinary Oncology A Short Textbook [Hardcover]

This highly readable textbook provides a comprehensive but concise overview of the principles of oncogenesis in veterinary medicine, discussing selected tumors in domestic animals in detail, and addressing cancer diagnostics and therapy. All chapters are illustrated with histological and radiological images to enhance readers understanding. Accordingly, the book is a must-have reference guide for all graduate and advanced undergraduate students in Veterinary Medicine with a special interest in oncology.

Basic Principles of Carcinogenesis.- Cancer diagnostics.- General aspects Cancer therapy.- Skin tumors.- Mammary tumors.- Hematopoietic tumors.- Tumors of the urogenital tract.- Hepatobiliary tumors.- Alimentary tumors.- Tumors of the exocrine pancreas.- Skeletal tumors.- Endocrine tumors.- Tumors of the nervous system.- Respiratory system tumors.- Vascular tumors.- Ocular and periocular tumors.- Thymomas.- Mesotheliomas.- Tumors of mice, rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

The audience is veterinary students and graduate students with an interest in oncology. The book is appropriate for these readers, as well as for clinical practitioners who wish to review information and identify credible resources for further research. This book provides clinically relevant pathophysiology and diagnostic information for tumors that veterinarians regularly encounter. & The book is enjoyable to read, flows logically and easily, and is organized well. (Lisa J. Schlein, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2017)

Prof. Dr. Robert Klopfleisch, DACVP

Freie Universit?t Berlin

Institut f?r Tierpathologie

Robert-von-Ostertag-Strasse 15

14163 Berlin

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