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Clinical Equine Oncology

Book2016

Authors:

Derek C. Knottenbelt, Janet C. Patterson-Kane and Katie L. Snalune

Clinical Equine Oncology

Book2016

 

Cover for Clinical Equine Oncology

Authors:

Derek C. Knottenbelt, Janet C. Patterson-Kane and Katie L. Snalune

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Diagnose common equine tumors accurately and find clinical information quickly! Clinical Equine Oncology describes the cellular basis of cancer and its etiopathogenesis, along with ... read full description

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    Glossary

    Pages xiii-xiv

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    Pages 681-699

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Diagnose common equine tumors accurately and find clinical information quickly! Clinical Equine Oncology describes the cellular basis of cancer and its etiopathogenesis, along with the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer cases. This comprehensive resource offers more than just facts and diagrams — hundreds of detailed photographs make it easier to recognize and evaluate more than 50 types of tumors. It’s useful to anyone working in the equine field, whether you’re a veterinary surgeon, a practicing vet, equine dentist, or veterinary student. Written by a recognized expert on equine medicine, Derek Knottenbelt, this is the only book on the market that is completely dedicated to coverage of cancer in horses!

Diagnose common equine tumors accurately and find clinical information quickly! Clinical Equine Oncology describes the cellular basis of cancer and its etiopathogenesis, along with the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer cases. This comprehensive resource offers more than just facts and diagrams — hundreds of detailed photographs make it easier to recognize and evaluate more than 50 types of tumors. It’s useful to anyone working in the equine field, whether you’re a veterinary surgeon, a practicing vet, equine dentist, or veterinary student. Written by a recognized expert on equine medicine, Derek Knottenbelt, this is the only book on the market that is completely dedicated to coverage of cancer in horses!

Key Features

  • More than 50 different types of tumor are covered, including tumors that occur in each of the 10 body systems.
  • Over 800 excellent-quality photographs show the appearance of pathologies and cancerous conditions both before and after treatment.
  • More than 80 full-color diagrams summarize key information.
  • Detailed Pathology section describes common neoplasms in horses, cites research literature, and describes what is generally known about each condition.
  • Authoritative, inclusive, and unique coverage is likely to remain the standard reference for years to come.
  • Expert authors are recognized as the top experts in the field of equine oncology.
  • Practical, colorful design includes icon-based references for quick appraisal of prevalence and prognosis.
  • More than 50 different types of tumor are covered, including tumors that occur in each of the 10 body systems.
  • Over 800 excellent-quality photographs show the appearance of pathologies and cancerous conditions both before and after treatment.
  • More than 80 full-color diagrams summarize key information.
  • Detailed Pathology section describes common neoplasms in horses, cites research literature, and describes what is generally known about each condition.
  • Authoritative, inclusive, and unique coverage is likely to remain the standard reference for years to come.
  • Expert authors are recognized as the top experts in the field of equine oncology.
  • Practical, colorful design includes icon-based references for quick appraisal of prevalence and prognosis.

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ISBN

978-0-7020-4266-9

Language

English

Published

2016

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Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Elsevier

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Authors

Derek C. Knottenbelt

Consultant Professor in Equine Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK, Emeritus Professor in Equine Internal Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK

Janet C. Patterson-Kane

Veterinary Pathologist, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., West Sacramento, CA, USA

Katie L. Snalune

Clinical Head of Hospital, Newnham Court Equine Clinic, Kent, UK