Author: Giovanni Corso (Editor), Franco Roviello (Editor) Full Title: Spotlight On Familial And Hereditary Gastric Cancer Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (June 5, 2013) Year: 2013 ISBN-13: 9789400765702 (978-94-007-6570-2), 9789400765696 (978-94-007-6569-6), 9789400797154 (978-94-007-9715-4) ISBN-10: 9400765703, 940076569X, 940079715X Pages: 211 Language: English Genre: Biomedical Sciences: Cancer Research File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 203.29 € In this book we have taken a comprehensive look at the subject of familial and hereditary gastric tumors. In particular, the aim of this novel editorial work is to propose the correct management of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer patients, focusing in particular on E-cadherin germline mutations, clinical criteria definition, genetic screening and molecular mechanisms, pathology and microscopic features, surgical treatment and clinical approach for asymptomatic mutation carriers. We also describe other inherited predispositions involving gastric carcinoma. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!