Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Associated Vasculitis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44870
Renato Alberto Sinico, Loïc Guillevin, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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This volume, written by well-known experts in the field, covers all aspects of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Associated Vasculitis (AAV). The expression refers to a group of diseases, characterized by destruction and inflammation of small vessels. The clinical signs vary and affect several organs, such as the kidney, lung, skin, nervous system and others. The opening chapters give some historical hints, explain the genetic basis of the disease and provide insights into the pathoge…
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- Other Authors
- Sinico, Renato Alberto
- Guillevin, Loïc
- Responsibility
- Renato Alberto Sinico, Loïc Guillevin, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (x, 336 p.) : 52 illus., 35 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Rare diseases of the immune system
- ISBN
- 9783030022396
- 9783030022389 (Print ed.)
- 9783030022402 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2282-6505
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis
- Specialty
- Serology
- Abstract
- This volume, written by well-known experts in the field, covers all aspects of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Associated Vasculitis (AAV). The expression refers to a group of diseases, characterized by destruction and inflammation of small vessels. The clinical signs vary and affect several organs, such as the kidney, lung, skin, nervous system and others. The opening chapters give some historical hints, explain the genetic basis of the disease and provide insights into the pathogenesis derived from recent experimental studies and guides the reader through classification and nomenclature. A large part of the book is then devoted to a detailed description of the specific related diseases and their clinical presentations, the disease course, and potential complications. The advice regarding treatment is based on the best currently available evidence in this constantly evolving area. The book is part of Springer’s series Rare Diseases of the Immune System, which presents recently acquired knowledge on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy with the aim of promoting a more holistic approach to these conditions. AAVs are systemic autoimmune diseases of unknown cause that affect small (to medium) sized blood vessels. They include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly Wegener's granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly Churg–Strauss syndrome). This volume will be an invaluable source of up-to-date information for all practitioners involved in the care of patients with these diseases.
- Contents
- Part I. ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 1. Introduction: Nomenclature and Classification -- 2. Genetics of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 3. Etiopathogenesis of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 4. ANCA: Methods and Clinical Significance -- 5. Activity and Damage -- 6. Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg–Strauss) -- 7. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis -- 8. Microscopic Polyangiitis -- Part II. Vasculitis/Organs Involvement -- 9. ANCA-Associated Vasculitis—ENT Involvement -- 10. Lung Involvement in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis 11. Kidney Involvement -- 12. Peripheral Nervous System Involvement -- 13. Central Nervous System Involvement in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 14. Skin Involvement -- 15. Miscellaneous Organ Involvement in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 16. Prognosis and Outcomes of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis -- 17. Treatment of ANCA-Associated Vasculitides.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Immunology & serology in laboratory medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat11220
Mary Louise Turgeon.
(3rd ed.)
--St. Louis, MO:
Mosby
, c2003.
- Call Number
- QW 525 T936i 2003
- Location
- Cape Breton Regional
- Call Number
- QW 525 T936i 2003
- Author
- Turgeon, Mary Louise
- Responsibility
- Mary Louise Turgeon.
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Alternate Title
- Immunology and serology in laboratory medicine
- Place of Publication
- St. Louis, MO
- Publisher
- Mosby
- Date of Publication
- c2003
- Physical Description
- xiii, 557 p. : ill.
- ISBN
- 9780323023719
- 0323023711
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Immunologic Techniques
- Immunologic Tests
- Serology
- Format
- Book
- Publication Type
- Laboratory Manuals
- Location
- Cape Breton Regional
The International System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46008
Ashish Chandra, Barbara Crothers, Daniel Kurtycz, Fernando Schmitt, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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This book is the culmination of an international effort to bring consistency and diagnostic efficiency to effusion cytology for the sake of patient care. The authors recognize special challenges in serous fluid cytopathology, such as reporting the presence of Mullerian epithelium in peritoneal fluids. What is an appropriate serous fluid volume to ensure adequacy? How should mesothelial proliferations be reported and is it appropriate to make an interpretation of malignant mesothelioma? How spec…
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- Other Authors
- Chandra, Ashish
- Crothers, Barbara
- Kurtycz, Daniel
- Schmitt, Fernando
- Responsibility
- Ashish Chandra, Barbara Crothers, Daniel Kurtycz, Fernando Schmitt, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxv, 301 p.)
- ISBN
- 9783030539085
- 9783030539078 (Print ed.)
- 9783030539092 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cytodiagnosis - methods
- Serologic Tests - standards
- Abstract
- This book is the culmination of an international effort to bring consistency and diagnostic efficiency to effusion cytology for the sake of patient care. The authors recognize special challenges in serous fluid cytopathology, such as reporting the presence of Mullerian epithelium in peritoneal fluids. What is an appropriate serous fluid volume to ensure adequacy? How should mesothelial proliferations be reported and is it appropriate to make an interpretation of malignant mesothelioma? How specific should a report be regarding the origin and subtyping of tumors found in serous fluids? What are the appropriate quality monitors for this specimen type? Special chapters on considerations for peritoneal washings, cytopreparatory techniques, mesothelioma and quality management are included to address these issues. The text contains literature reviews that elucidate existing evidence in support of current practices and recommendations. Expert opinions on where evidence was lacking, the most common practices were adopted by consensus, and where there was no commonality, are employed. Written by experts in the field, The International System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology serves as a collaborative effort between the International Academy of Cytology and the American Society for Cytopathology and calls upon participation of the international cytopathology and oncology communities to contribute to the development of a truly international system for reporting serous fluid cytology.
- Contents
- The International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology: Introduction and Overview of Diagnostic Terminology and Reporting -- Non-diagnostic (NDX) and Adequacy -- Negative for Malignancy (NFM) -- Atypia of Undetermined Significance -- Suspicious for Malignancy (SFM) -- Malignant-Primary (MAL-P) (Mesothelioma) -- Malignant-Secondary (MAL-S) -- Ancillary Studies for Serous Fluids -- Special Considerations for Peritoneal Washings -- Cytopreparatory Techniques -- Quality Management -- Serous Effusion Anatomy, Biology and Pathophysiology.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
