Overview

Rheumatologic diseases are highly associated with clinical symptoms of the skin, nails, and mucosal membranes. This book provides the practicing rheumatologist with a rapid, easy to consult reference to help interpret the nature of these cutaneous lesions and then quickly decide upon the appropriate follow-up tests. Utilizing an abundance of informative photographs, it contains all of the essential information needed for early diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide properly orients the practitioner within the challenging world of rheumatologic disorders of the skin and gives insight into when consultation with a dermatologist is advisable. 

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Author:   Marco Matucci-Cerinic ,  Daniel Furst ,  David Fiorentino
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2014 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   7.217kg
ISBN:  

9781461478485

ISBN 10:   1461478480
Pages:   410
Publication Date:   11 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Presentation of Skin Manifestation.- Approach to Patients with Skin Manifestations.- Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus.- Erythema Nodosum.- Livedo Reticularis.- Malar Erythema.- Purpura.- Telangiectasias.- Ulceration in Rheumatic Disease.- Panniculitis.- Diagnosing Puffy Fingers in the Rheumatic Patient.- Part II: Methodology.- Capillaroscopy.- Use of Biopsy.- Part III: Inflammatory Joint Disease.- Skin Manifestations of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.- Inflammatory Bowel Associated Spondyloarthropathy.- Nodules in Rheumatoid Arthritis.- Genital Involvement as a Result of Reactive Arthritis.- Keratoderma Blennorrhagica as a Result of Reactive Arthritis.- Parvovirus B19 Infection.- Rheumatic Fever.- Part IV: Connective Tissue Diseases.- Skin Manifestations of Localized Scleroderma (LS).- Localized Scleroderma of the Face.- Skin Manifestations of Raynaud's Phenomenon.- Skin Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis.- Skin Manifestations of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus.- Skin Manifestations and Sjögren's Syndrome.- Skin Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.- Skin Manifestations in Dermatomyositis.- Stiff Skin Syndrome.- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.- Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD): Cutaneous Manifestations.- Scleromyxedema.- Eosinophilic Fasciitis.- Part V: Vasculitides.- Kawasaki Disease.- Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis).- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome).- Polyarteritis Nodosa.- Skin Manifestations in Microscopic Polyangiitis.- Henoch Schönlein Purpura.- Skin Manifestations and Cryoglobulinemia.- Skin Manifestations in Giant Cell Arteritis.- Skin Manifestations of Behçet's Disease.- Familial Mediterranean Fever.- Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes.- Part VI: Other Rheumatic Conditions.- Sarcoidosis.- Amyloidoses.- Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy.

Reviews

From the reviews: It is meant to be a handbook to help clinicians consider and narrow diagnostic probabilities when they see a skin lesion. ... an excellent guide for anyone interested in learning how to identify and diagnose some of the common skin conditions. From medical students to skilled specialists, all will benefit from this book. ... The authors have followed the basic principles needed for an excellent handbook ... with plenty of figures and an emphasis on providing a structured approach to diagnosing a skin lesion. (Jisna R. Paul, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2014)

From the reviews: It is meant to be a handbook to help clinicians consider and narrow diagnostic probabilities when they see a skin lesion. ... an excellent guide for anyone interested in learning how to identify and diagnose some of the common skin conditions. From medical students to skilled specialists, all will benefit from this book. ... The authors have followed the basic principles needed for an excellent handbook ... with plenty of figures and an emphasis on providing a structured approach to diagnosing a skin lesion. (Jisna R. Paul, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2014)

Author Information

Marco Matucci-Cerinic, MD, PhD, Department of Biomedicine, Division of Rheumatology AOUC, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy Daniel Furst, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA David Fiorentino, MD, PhD, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA, USA

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