1st ed. 2020 Edition
by Robert L. Bard (Editor)
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.
