The Inflammatory Myopathies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Humana Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juni 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781603278270
• Artikelnr.: 37358276

Inhaltsangabe

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Evaluation of the Patient.- Classification of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies.- The Inflammatory Milieu.- Juvenile Dermatomyositis.- Inclusion Body Myositis.- The Role of Muscle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Myopathy.- Electromyography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Myopathies and Myositis.- Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Inflammatory Myopathies.- Serological Findings.- Antisynthetase Syndrome.- Pulmonary Manifestations of Inflammatory Myopathy.- Dermatological Manifestations of Dermatomyositis.- The Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Myopathy.- Outcomes and Assessment for Inflammatory Muscle Disease.- Muscle Strength and Exercise in Patients with Inflammatory Myopathies.- The Risk of Malignancy in Patients with Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis.- Treatment.

Rezensionen

From the reviews:

"This overview of the inflammatory myopathies goes through the pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, imaging, and treatment of these diseases, with up-to-date references. ... The book is written for rheumatologists and possibly neuromuscular specialists ... . This well-written book provides a detailed and current view of the inflammatory myopathies and the evidence-based approach to them. ... the authors and editor have done a laudable job of compiling the most current and pertinent information available." (Chris Phillips, Doody's Review Service, December, 2009)

"In 11 chapters the authors review recent knowledge on the above group of disease, including dermatomyositis. ... With many illustrations, most in color. Of interest to rheumatologists, neurologists and physical therapists." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 8 (2), December, 2010)

"This book provides a comprehensive review of the most common and uncommon inflammatory myopathies in eighteen well organized chapters, including a step-by-step review of the skeletal and extra-skeletal manifestations, diagnostic criteria, environmental risk factors, and treatment outcomes. Each chapter is written by an expert in a different medical field ... . Radiologists, rheumatologists, neurologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment in afflicted patients should find this book very useful and informative." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, October, 2009)