Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology: Modern Theories and Clinical Practice

Author: Wen Yuming
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The book's feature is to comprehensively discuss and introduce the basic theories and diagnostic methods of oral and maxillofacial tumors under the guidance of modern oncology and the integrated sequential treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors. In terms of basic knowledge, in addition to pathology, it also specially discusses molecular biology, immune regulation mechanisms, as well as invasion and metastasis of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors. In clinical aspects, it focuses on new content related to functional recovery, reconstructive surgery, and biological therapy. The book includes five parts and 44 chapters: Basic Theories of Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors, Clinical Diagnostic Techniques, Benign Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions, Malignant Tumors, and Clinical Treatment. It systematically elaborates on the characteristics of onset, pathological types of tumors in various locations such as cysts, tumor-like lesions, odontogenic and salivary gland tumors, as well as oral mucosa and maxillary bone, and the principles of prevention and treatment under the anatomical and physiological conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region. It reflects more comprehensively the progress of basic and clinical diagnosis and treatment in this field. Target Audience: Oral doctors, clinical, teaching, and research workers in oral and maxillofacial tumorology.