Blistering Diseases

Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, Treatment

Buch | Softcover

XXI, 752 Seiten

2016 | 1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-50785-8 (ISBN)

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This book is a comprehensive compendium of current knowledge on inherited and autoimmune blistering diseases that relates advances in our understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms to management of the individual diseases. The aim is to provide a detailed reference for dermatologists who care for patients with these conditions and a useful "one-stop information shop" for specialists outside of dermatology. The book opens by describing the structure and biology of the epidermis and basement membrane zone and discussing the genes and proteins that are targets for mutations and autoantibodies. The role of the various diagnostic tests is explained, and clinical manifestations of the specific diseases are presented with the aid of many high-quality illustrations. The forms of treatment appropriate in specific conditions are then described in depth, with coverage of dressings, drugs, surgical procedures, gene therapy, and other novel approaches. Helpful algorithms are included both for testing and monitoring and for treatment.

Pathogenesis.- Diagnostic Tests.- Epidemiology.- Clinical Presentation of Epidermal Disorders.- Clinical Presentation of Lamina Lucida Disorders.- Clinical Presentation of Lamina Densa Disorders.- Clinical Presentation of Disease in Mixed Locations.- General Management of Auto-Immune Blistering Disease.- Management of Individual Diseases Management of Epidermolysis Bullosa.

"This is a true textbook, presenting a thorough and well-organized discussion of a complex and often difficult area of dermatology. It presents the most complete discussion of blistering diseases I have ever encountered. And it manages to organize this wealth of information clearly, so the book can be used for quick reference as well as for complete reading. This is a valuable reference for any practicing dermatologist, training resident, or researcher in this field." (Kathleen E. Kramer, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2016)

Erscheinungsdatum	14.10.2016
Zusatzinfo	XXI, 752 p. 205 illus., 170 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
	Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
Schlagworte	Clinical and internal medicine • Dermatology • Epidermolysis Bullosa • immunofluorescence • Internal Medicine • Lamina densa disorders • Medicine • Medicine: general issues • Paediatric medicine • Pathology • Pediatrics • Pemphigoid • Pemphigus
ISBN-10	3-662-50785-4 / 3662507854
ISBN-13	978-3-662-50785-8 / 9783662507858
Zustand	Neuware