The Inflammatory Myopathies
Humana Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-60327-828-7 (ISBN)
This book is dedicated to our readers with the intention of providing an informative exposition of the myositis syndromes. It is also presented in the hope that perhaps it may serve to inspire and stimulate discussion and research into these disabling disorders. Included are descriptions of clinical features, differential diagnosis, pathogenetic mechanisms, and approaches to therapy. Current concepts of classi- cation and diagnostic techniques are also presented. The production staff at Humana Springer, especially Ms. F. Louie and Ms. C. Walsh, have been instrumental and invaluable in allowing this work to see the light of day. Above all, the scholarly essays of the contributing authors are acknowledged with gratitude. They have given this volume its character and existence. New York, NY Lawrence J. Kagen v Contents Preface ...v Contributors ...ix 1 Evaluation of the Patient ...1 Lawrence J. Kagen 2 Classification of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies ...15 Frederick W. Miller 3 The Inflammatory Milieu: Cells and Cytokines...29 Ann M. Reed and Thomas A. Griffin 4 Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Update on Clinical and Laboratory Findings ...55 Lauren M.
Pachman 5 Inclusion Body Myositis ...87 Lawrence J. Kagen 6 The Role of Muscle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Myopathy ...95 Sakir Humayun Gultekin 7 Electromyography ...1 1 1 Hans L. Carlson 8 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Myopathies and Myositis ...127 Carolyn M. Sofka 9 Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Inflammatory Myopathies ...147 Ronald S. Adler and Giovanna Garofalo vii viii Contents 10 Serological Findings ...165 Ira N.
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.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.7.2009 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | XI, 342 p. |
| Verlagsort | Totowa, NJ |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie |
| Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Rheumatologie | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie | |
| Schlagworte | Muskel |
| ISBN-10 | 1-60327-828-1 / 1603278281 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-60327-828-7 / 9781603278287 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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