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This book covers all fields in rheumatology and aims to help readers comprehend, familiarize and evaluate their knowledge of the subject area. It contains short questions and concise answers on definitions, pathogenetic aspects, clinical and laboratory manifestations, differential diagnosis and the management of all rheumatic diseases.
The book also provides questions and answers on major aspects of basic immunology, valuable for understanding underlying immunological mechanisms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Illustrations and images help present information in a clear and schematic way.
Table of contents (14 chapters)
Basic Immunology
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 3-20
Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders: Pathogenetic and Laboratory Aspects
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 21-36
Inflammatory Arthritides
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 39-57
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 59-70
Inflammatory Muscle Disease
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 71-77
Sjögren's Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disorders
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 79-87
Systemic Sclerosis
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 89-96
Vasculitides and Related Diseases
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 97-107
Autoinflammatory Syndromes
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 109-113
The Skin, the Eyes, and the Ears in Rheumatic Diseases
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 117-124
Rheumatic Disorders Associated with Metabolic, Endocrine, and Hematological Diseases
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 125-130
Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Disorders
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 131-139
Rheumatic Manifestations: A Compilation
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)
Pages 141-150
Medications, Therapeutic Modalities, and Regimens Used in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases
Moutsopoulos, Haralampos M. (et al.)