Thymus: Diagnostic Imaging, Functions and Pathologic Anatomy - Couverture souple

Debatin, K.-M.

 
9783540525479: Thymus: Diagnostic Imaging, Functions and Pathologic Anatomy
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ISBN 10 : 3540525475 ISBN 13 : 9783540525479
Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1992

Synopsis

Until the middle of the present century, the morphology and function of the thymus were primarily of interest to those working in the fields of pathologic anatomy, endo- crinology, and pediatrics. However, during recent decades careful and refined histo- logic studies of the organ have expanded our knowledge. It now seems certain that the thymus plays a central role in the immune system, and some of the substances pro- duced by this organ are considered together under the collective term of "thymic hor- mones". In clinical medicine (in particular endocrinology and pediatrics, as well as surgery and radiologic oncology), the startling advances that have taken place in radiologic diagnostics with the advent of new imaging procedures such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have provided fresh impetus in the search for effec- tive treatments for hyperplasia, tumors, and tumor-like changes of the thymus. Normal variants of the thymus, which lies concealed within the anterior superior mediastinum, have been recorded, and pathologic changes such as primary or secondary tumors can now be analyzed and correctly diagnosed.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book discusses in detail the use and value of the various imaging procedures in respect of all thymic diseases. Due consideration is given to the normal thymus, and pathologic anatomy, clinical symptoms, therapy, and prognosis, all recieve extensive coverage that reflects the present state of our knowledge.

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Éditeur
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Date d'édition
1992
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3540525475
ISBN 13 
9783540525479
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Éditeur
Walter Eberhard, Willich Eberhard, Webb W.Richard
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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ISBN 10 :  3642841945 ISBN 13 :  9783642841941
Editeur : Springer, 2012
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