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Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatic disease : a comprehensive guide

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Paul F. Dellaripa, Aryeh Fischer, Kevin R. Flaherty, editors. --New York: Springer , c2014.
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The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a mu…
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Dellaripa, Paul F.
Fischer, Aryeh
Flaherty, Kevin R.
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Paul F. Dellaripa, Aryeh Fischer, Kevin R. Flaherty, editors
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 222 pages)
ISBN
9781493907700 (electronic bk.)
9781493907694
Subjects (MeSH)
Connective Tissue Diseases - complications
Lung Diseases - etiology
Rheumatic Diseases - complications
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Subjects (LCSH)
Rheumatism
Pulmonary manifestations of general diseases
Abstract
The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a multi-disciplinary approach.
Contents
The Lung in Rheumatic Diseases -- Evaluation of Lung Disease in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis -- Inflammatory Myopathy/Anti synthetase Syndrome -- Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) -- Pulmonary Manifestations in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease -- Pulmonary Manifestations of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome -- Pulmonary Manifestations of Sarcoidosis -- Pulmonary Manifestations of Vasculitis -- Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Connective Tissue Disease -- Respiratory Infections in the Rheumatic Disease Patient -- Lung Transplantation for Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Lung Disease -- Current and Emerging Treatment Options in Interstitial Lung Disease.
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Skin Manifestations in Rheumatic Disease

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Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Daniel Furst, David Fiorentino, editors. --New York, NY: Springer , c2014.
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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 t…
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Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
Furst, Daniel
Fiorentino, David
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Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Daniel Furst, David Fiorentino, editors
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 410 p. : 251 illus., 238 illus. in color)
ISBN
9781461478492
9781461478485 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Connective Tissue Diseases - complications
Rheumatic Diseases - complications
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Manifestations
Vasculitis - complications
Abstract
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.
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 Sch©Å“nlein 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.
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