The systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders which are of increasing importance, many of which present significant diagnostic challenges. Vasculitis in Clinical Practice provides insights into the diagnosis and management of these conditions from a group of experts in the field. Both comprehensive and concise, this volume covers the full range of vasculitides including the rarer diseases, while summarizing each chapter with a list of key points for quick revision or reference. In addition, full color illustrations throughout provide a valuable diagnostic aid. Covers the full range of vasculitides Summarizes each chapter with a list of key points for quick revision Full color illustrations throughout provide a valuable diagnostic aid INDICE: General presentation of the vasculitides.- General principles of treatment.- Classification and epidemiology.- Giant cell arteritis.- Takayasu arteritis.- Wegener’s granulomatosis.- Churg Straus syndrome.- Microscopic polyangiitis.- Polyarteritis nodosa.- Kawasaki disease.- Henoch Schönlein purpura.- Behcet’s disease.- Cryoglobulinaemia.- Vasculitis mimics.
- ISBN: 978-1-84996-246-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 120
- Fecha Publicación: 29/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés