Search for dissertations about: "bone tumours"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words bone tumours.

  2. 6. Diagnosis of solid abdomino-pelvic tumours in children : A retrospective radiological study

    Author : Claes Hugosson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Children; pelvic; staging: MR; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Problems and Aims: Solid abdomino-pelvic tumours (APTs) in children constitute a heterogeneous group of masses which may originate from the retroperitoneum, the abdominal or pelvic cavities or any adjacent structure. They have different histological features, growth patterns and prognoses. READ MORE

  4. 7. 177Lu-DOTA-octreotate Radionuclide Therapy of Neuroendocrine Tumours : Dosimetry-Based Therapy Planning and Outcome

    Author : Ulrike Garske-Román; Barbro Eriksson; Anders Sundin; Jens Sörensen; Dik Kwekkeboom; Uppsala universitet; []
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    Abstract : Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for the internal radiation of neuroendocrine tumours expressing somatostatin receptors has made great advances and offers promising results. 177Lu-DOTA-octreotate is one of the most widely used radiopeptides, but kidneys and bone marrow are organs at risk. READ MORE

  5. 8. Liver transplantation and the role of adjuvant therapy for advanced primary liver tumours

    Author : Gunnar Söderdahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Liver transplantation; hepatocellular carcinoma; primary liver tumours; adjuvant therapy; haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.;

    Abstract : Liver transplantation (LT) for unresectable locally advanced primary liver tumours (aPLT) is associated with an inferior survival compared to other established indications. As organ shortage in most regions is the major factor limiting the transplant rate, a careful selection of patients accepted for LT is necessary. READ MORE

  6. 9. A two-dimensional gel electrophoretic study of proteins in tumours of the lung and breast

    Author : Bo Franzén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : gel electrophoresis; protein analysis; sample preparation; mammary tumour; lungcarcinomas; heterogeneity; diagnostic markers.;

    Abstract : Defining differences in gene expression between benign and malignant cells is an important aspectof cancer research, and has been the object of a large number of studies. Such studies are aimed atdefining tumour markers to be used in prognostic studies, and to understand mechanisms leading touncontrolled growth and tumour metastasis. READ MORE

  7. 10. Childhood CNS tumours : health and functional outcomes in adult survivors, and follow-up needs of patients and parents

    Author : Emma Hovén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Childhood CNS tumours; adult survivors; health-related late effects; functional disability; long-term follow up; parental distress; persistent family impact;

    Abstract : Childhood central nervous system (CNS) tumour patients represent a high-risk population regarding tumour- and treatment-related late effects. The overall purpose of the present thesis was to gain increased knowledge about the long-term consequences for survivors and their parents after a CNS tumour diagnosis in childhood. READ MORE