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Introduction into the Ophthalmology
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BOOK R E V I E W S
In November, 1962, at the dedication of the new research facilities at the Institute of Ophthalmology of the Texas Medical Cen ter, Houston, the Department of Ophthal mology, Baylor University College of Medi cine, held a three-day symposium on "Ocu lar tumors" to honor the occasion. This book grew out of that symposium. The ros ter of participants is strictly gilt-edged, as is this result of their discussions. Dr. Algernon B. Reese leads off with a section on "Pigmented tumors of the con junctiva." Dr. Lorenz Ε. Zimmerman, who discusses "Squamous-cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva," is followed by Dr. Boniuk who emphasizes the differential diagnosis of these tumors. Dr. Jules Francois presents a beautifully documented section on "Heredity of reti noblastoma." Radiation of retinoblastoma is described by Mr. George Innes and com bined radiation and chemotherapy by Dr. Norah duV. Tapley. Η. B. Stallard presents a most interesting paper on the conservative treatment of retinoblastoma. The use of photocoagulation in this type of tumor is summed up by Dr. Hopping and MeyerSchwickerath. Dr. Michael J . Hogan leads off the sec tion on pigmented intraocular tumors with a fine clinical discussion. The use of ultraso nography in the diagnosis of ocular tumors is a most intriguing technique as elucidated by Dr. Gilbert Baum. The use of radiation and photocoagulation in the treatment of melanomas is briefly discussed. Dr. Frank Winter described a surgical approach to mel anomas of the iris and ciliary body which may help to save both the patient's life and his eye. The book concludes with a fine section on "Tumors of the orbit," which, like the en tire volume, is up-to-the minute and a valua ble addition to the ophthalmic surgeon's li brary. Thomas Chalkley.
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IN
DIE
AUGENHEILKUNDE
(Introduction into the Ophthalmology ) . Originally written by Prof. Dr. med. P. A. Jaensch, continued by Prof. Dr. med. F. Hollwich. Stuttgart, Germany, Georg Thieme Verlag, 1964, edition 4. Clothbound, 289 pages, 340 figures, 14 in color, 9 tables, index. Price: 29.70 DM. The first three editions were written by Prof. P. A. Jaensch but, after his death, Prof. Hollwich undertook the task of a complete revision of the original work. He added many new illustrations most of them taken from the renowned Atlas of Diseases of the Eye by Prof. Rudolph Thiel, whose work has served good purpose for more than 25 years. While the wealth of photo graphic material speaks for itself, the text is concise, although, perhaps, on many occa sions somewhat too brief even for an intro duction. Emphasis is placed on the correla tion between eye diseases and systemic dis orders. Consequently, the chapters concern ing the diseases of the uvea, retina and optic nerve are somewhat more elaborate and par ticularly well arranged. About 40 pages are devoted to the chapters covering functional tests and motility, whereas about 14 pages cover injuries of the eye. This new enlarged edition will not only serve the student of medicine as an excellent introduction into the field of ophthalmology but will also pro vide satisfactory guidance to the general practitioner who is interested in diseases of the eye. Paul A . Cibis. SYNDROMES OF THE
HEAD AND NECK.
By
Robert J . Gorlin and Jens J . Pindborg. With a foreword by Victor A. McKusick. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1964. 580 pages. Illustrated. Price: $18.50. This monograph is dedicated to those who, in the words of Bateson, treasure the exceptional. A wide variety of genetic and congenital malformities involving the head are described. Each of the authors is profes sor and chairman of a Department of Oral
BOOK R E V I E W S
In November, 1962, at the dedication of the new research facilities at the Institute of Ophthalmology of the Texas Medical Cen ter, Houston, the Department of Ophthal mology, Baylor University College of Medi cine, held a three-day symposium on "Ocu lar tumors" to honor the occasion. This book grew out of that symposium. The ros ter of participants is strictly gilt-edged, as is this result of their discussions. Dr. Algernon B. Reese leads off with a section on "Pigmented tumors of the con junctiva." Dr. Lorenz Ε. Zimmerman, who discusses "Squamous-cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva," is followed by Dr. Boniuk who emphasizes the differential diagnosis of these tumors. Dr. Jules Francois presents a beautifully documented section on "Heredity of reti noblastoma." Radiation of retinoblastoma is described by Mr. George Innes and com bined radiation and chemotherapy by Dr. Norah duV. Tapley. Η. B. Stallard presents a most interesting paper on the conservative treatment of retinoblastoma. The use of photocoagulation in this type of tumor is summed up by Dr. Hopping and MeyerSchwickerath. Dr. Michael J . Hogan leads off the sec tion on pigmented intraocular tumors with a fine clinical discussion. The use of ultraso nography in the diagnosis of ocular tumors is a most intriguing technique as elucidated by Dr. Gilbert Baum. The use of radiation and photocoagulation in the treatment of melanomas is briefly discussed. Dr. Frank Winter described a surgical approach to mel anomas of the iris and ciliary body which may help to save both the patient's life and his eye. The book concludes with a fine section on "Tumors of the orbit," which, like the en tire volume, is up-to-the minute and a valua ble addition to the ophthalmic surgeon's li brary. Thomas Chalkley.
EINFÜHRUNG
IN
DIE
AUGENHEILKUNDE
(Introduction into the Ophthalmology ) . Originally written by Prof. Dr. med. P. A. Jaensch, continued by Prof. Dr. med. F. Hollwich. Stuttgart, Germany, Georg Thieme Verlag, 1964, edition 4. Clothbound, 289 pages, 340 figures, 14 in color, 9 tables, index. Price: 29.70 DM. The first three editions were written by Prof. P. A. Jaensch but, after his death, Prof. Hollwich undertook the task of a complete revision of the original work. He added many new illustrations most of them taken from the renowned Atlas of Diseases of the Eye by Prof. Rudolph Thiel, whose work has served good purpose for more than 25 years. While the wealth of photo graphic material speaks for itself, the text is concise, although, perhaps, on many occa sions somewhat too brief even for an intro duction. Emphasis is placed on the correla tion between eye diseases and systemic dis orders. Consequently, the chapters concern ing the diseases of the uvea, retina and optic nerve are somewhat more elaborate and par ticularly well arranged. About 40 pages are devoted to the chapters covering functional tests and motility, whereas about 14 pages cover injuries of the eye. This new enlarged edition will not only serve the student of medicine as an excellent introduction into the field of ophthalmology but will also pro vide satisfactory guidance to the general practitioner who is interested in diseases of the eye. Paul A . Cibis. SYNDROMES OF THE
HEAD AND NECK.
By
Robert J . Gorlin and Jens J . Pindborg. With a foreword by Victor A. McKusick. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1964. 580 pages. Illustrated. Price: $18.50. This monograph is dedicated to those who, in the words of Bateson, treasure the exceptional. A wide variety of genetic and congenital malformities involving the head are described. Each of the authors is profes sor and chairman of a Department of Oral