New Developments in Molecular Biology
46 New Developments in Molecular Biology Vincent Vander Poorten List of Abbreviations Introduction Recent and New Developments Cell Cycle–Based Proliferation Indices Elements of the Cascade High-Throughput Analysis Conclusions and Future…
Recurrent Benign Salivary Tumors
24 Recurrent Benign Salivary Tumors Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, C. René Leemans, and Patrick J. Bradley Introduction Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Recurrent Warthin Tumor Epidemiology and Etiology Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Recurrent Warthin Tumor…
Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms—Classification
27 Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms—Classification Patrick J. Bradley and Claus Wittekindt Introduction Histogenesis of Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms TNM and Stage Groupings Acinic Cell Carcinoma Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma…
Imaging Examinations
28 Imaging Examinations Minerva Becker Introduction Choice of Imaging Method Pretherapeutic Period Post-Therapeutic Period Ultrasound Features of Salivary Gland Malignancies and Differential Diagnosis CT Features of Salivary Gland Malignancies and…
Trauma-Induced Problems in the Salivary Glands
40 Trauma-Induced Problems in the Salivary Glands Vinidh Paleri and M. Shahed Quraishi Introduction Clinical Anatomy Definition Epidemiology Clinical Features Diagnostic Work-Up Clinical Assessment Sialography Facial Nerve Function Testing Computed…
Influence of (Chemo-) Radiotherapy on Salivary Gland Function and Its Impact on Quality of Life
42 Influence of (Chemo-) Radiotherapy on Salivary Gland Function and Its Impact on Quality of Life Chris H.J. Terhaard and Piet Dirix Introduction General Aspects Treatment Xerostomia Dysphagia Xerostomia after…
Prognostic Index for Overall Disease Control in Patients with Parotid Carcinoma
35 Prognostic Index for Overall Disease Control in Patients with Parotid Carcinoma Vincent Vander Poorten Introduction Overview of Prognostic Research Disease-Specific Survival in Patients Results of Univariate and Multivariate Survival…
Quality of Life in Salivary Gland Diseases
41 Quality of Life in Salivary Gland Diseases Susanne Singer Introduction Definition and Concept Measurement Measurement Tools Challenges in Assessing Quality of Life Specific Problems in Salivary Gland Diseases Sjögren…
Radiotherapy
23 Radiotherapy Susanne J. Rogers and Christopher M. Nutting Introduction Clinical Presentation Treatment Indications and Patient Selection for Radiotherapy Patient Information and Consent Radiotherapy Treatment Technique for Electrons Radiotherapy Treatment…
