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Books Review
Oral Cancer Detection
Novel Strategies and Clinical Impact
Editor: Prashanth Panta
Publisher: Springer International Publishing,
Switzerland
Language: English
Marian-Vladimir ISBN: 978-3-319-61255-3
Constantinescu Edition: 1/e
DDS, PhD
Holistic Dental & Medical Institute
Published: 2019
of Bucharest - ROPOSTURO, Pages: 314, illustrated
Bucharest, Romania Price: €118.99
e-mail:
dr.vladimir.constantinescu@gmail.com
Despite the researchers' efforts, worldwide, more patients are diagnosed having cancer, and especially oral
cancer. The book entitled “Oral Cancer Detection - Novel Strategies and Clinical Impact”, coordinated by Dr.
Prashanth Panta addresses all topics related to oral cancer, from precancerous lesions, epidemiology, imaging
to histopathology. The book is divided into 15 chapters. The first chapters present general data on oral cancer,
such as genetics and molecular mechanisms in oral cancer progression, respectively data on oral cancer
epidemiology. After presenting standardized data for delayed diagnosis in oral cancer, the imaging methods
used in oral cancer evaluation with the biopsy exam and histopathology in oral squamous cell carcinoma
are also described. Assessment criteria for the clinical examination of the oral cavity are presented as the
application of vital stains as adjuncts of clinical examination. Oral cancer investigations are consistently and
convincingly described and illustrated by optical techniques, optical imaging, optical coherence tomography,
bioimpedance, sensitive crystallization patterns, and salivary biomarkers. The book is clearly written, each
chapter is abundantly illustrated, and is accompanied by up-to-date references on the subject.
Dr. Prashanth Panta, along with a team of clinicians, has been able to provide the reader with an excellent
monograph on oral cancer detection. Oral cancer screening should be part of every initial and periodical
examination of the oral cavity. Therefore, every clinician should consult this book.
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