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Mesotheliomas - Synonyms and Definition, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Cyto-Histopathological Features, Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Edited by Alexander Zubritsky, ISBN 978-953-307-845-8, Hard cover, 244 pages, Publisher: InTech, Published: February 03, 2012 under CC BY 3.0 license, in subject Oncology
DOI: 10.5772/1480
Mesotheliomas are mysterious mesothelial tumors in that they are relatively rare, difficult to diagnose, with a large number of synonyms, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease are still not fully disclosed. This problem attracts the attention of various specialists in the field of medicine and biology every year. In recent years there has been a significant increase of mesothelioma morbidity in most of the countries, due to the further industrialization of society. In this regard, this book has been published with the participation of an international group of experts with rich experience from around the world . The book consists of 14 chapters containing the most advanced achievements of all aspects of the various types of mesotheliomas, both in humans and domestic animals, at a high methodological level. This book is intended for biologists and all health care workers, mostly oncologists of different profiles, as well as students of medical educational institutions engaged or even just interested in the problems of mesotheliomas.
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Book contents
- Chapter 1Molecular Pathogenesis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Chapter 2Stem Cells and Mesothelioma
- Chapter 3Radiologic Evaluation of Malignant Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Chapter 4Primary Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma
- Chapter 5Testicular Mesothelioma
- Chapter 6Para- and Intratesticular Aspects of Malignant Mesothelioma
- Chapter 7Mesothelioma in Domestic Animals: Cytological and Anatomopathological Aspects
- Chapter 8Immuno-Oncology and Immunotherapy
- Chapter 9The Role of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
- Chapter 10Connexin 43 Enhances the Cisplatin-Induced Cytotoxicity in Mesothelioma Cells
- Chapter 11Cisplatin Resistance in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Chapter 12The Impact of Extracellular Low pH on the Anti-Tumor Efficacy Against Mesothelioma
- Chapter 13The Central Role of Survivin in Proliferation and Apoptosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Chapter 14Why Anti-Energetic Agents Such as Citrate or 3-Bromopyruvate Should be Tested as Anti-Cancer Agents: Experimental In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
