Editor: Norhafiza Mat Lazim

Series Title: Frontiers in Inflammation

Head and Neck Cancer: Hallmarks of The Inflammation Ecosystem

Volume 2

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Printed Copy: US $157
Library License: US $476
ISSN: 2468-1466 (Print)
ISSN: 2468-1474 (Online)
ISBN: 978-981-18-0322-2 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-18-0324-6 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2021
DOI: 10.2174/97898118032461210201

Introduction

This reference comprehensively covers the clinical aspects of head and neck neoplasms while also highlighting the relationship that exists between inflammation and these cancers. This relationship is critical as it dictates the risks, assessment, treatment, and prognosis of head and neck cancer patients. The book starts with an introduction to the inflammation ecosystem in head and neck malignancy, followed by detailed discussions on the types of head and neck malignancy and their histological classification. The book then provides information about specialized topics relevant to the specialty of head and neck oncology.

Key Features:

- Comprehensive coverage of head and neck cancers with topic-based chapters

- Introductory text explaining the basics of inflammation

- Detailed information on the relationship between inflammation and head and neck neoplasms

- Information about the classification of head and neck cancers

- Methods for diagnosis and treatment

- Special topics such as complications caused by HPV infections, chemoradiation, immune-targeted therapy, and inflammatory biomarkers

- References for further reading

The combination of basic and advanced topics makes this book an informative reference for medical students and professionals at all levels. Residents specializing in otolaryngology, oncology, and surgery as well as researchers studying inflammation will also gain an understanding of the subject in relation to oncogenesis.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Norhafiza Mat Lazim
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Health Campus, Kubang Kerian
Kelantan
Malaysia




Contributor(s):
Anani Aila Mat Zin
Department of Pathology
School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus 16150
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Malaysia


Baharudin Abdullah
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus 16150
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Malaysia


Belayat H Siddiquee
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Dhaka-1000
Bangladesh


Carlo Cavaliere
Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare - IRCCS
SDN, Naples
Italy


Gabriela Ramírez Arroyo
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Department
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación
Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City
Mexico


Giacomo Spinato
Depatment of Neurosciences
Section of Otolaryngology and Regional Centre for Head and Neck Cancer, University of Padova
Treviso
Italy
/
Department of Surgery
Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Oncology and Immunology, University of Padova
Treviso
Italy


Giuseppe Azzarello
Oncology and hematology department
ULSS 3 Serenissima, Mirano Hospital
Venice
Italy


Jose Gutiérrez Jodas
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba, Spain, Avenida Menendez Pidal
Cordoba
Spain


Juan Carlos Hernaiz-Leonardo
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Department
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación
Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City
Mexico


Liberatore Tramontano
Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare - IRCCS
SDN, Naples
Italy


Marco Salvatore
Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare - IRCCS
SDN, Naples
Italy


Mario Sergio Dávalos-Fuentes
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Department
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación
Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City
Mexico


Maria Cristina Da Mosto
Depatment of Neurosciences
Section of Otolaryngology and Regional Centre for Head and Neck Cancer, University of Padova
Treviso
Italy


Michelle Marvin Huergo
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Department
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación
Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City
Mexico


Norhafiza Mat Lazim
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus
Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan
Malaysia


Paolo Boscolo Rizzo
Depatment of Neurosciences
Section of Otolaryngology and Regional Centre for Head and Neck Cancer, University of Padova
Treviso
Italy


Rohaizam Japar Jaafar
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
Alor Setar, Kedah
Malaysia


Roman Carlos Zamora
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba, Spain, Avenida Menendez Pidal
Cordoba
Spain


Samuele Frasconi
Depatment of Neurosciences
Section of Otolaryngology and Regional Centre for Head and Neck Cancer, University of Padova
Treviso
Italy


Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif
Department of Pathology
School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus 16150
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Malaysia


Simonetta Ausoni
Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Padua
Padua
Italy


Zakinah Yahaya
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia


Zulkifli Yusof
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
Alor Setar, Kedah
Malaysia




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