Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis

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A visual guide to the complex and inter-related diseases of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, this volume contains more than 150 images spanning a wide spectrum of variations of the disease. Each chapter comprises an introductory overview, along with a series of relevant images and tables in which the key information on each topic is outlined. The content is comprehensive and authoritative, featuring contributions from leading experts who chart the diseases from diagnosis through to clinical treatment.Table of contents Epidemiology.-Introduction.-Psoriatic plaques in patients with PsA.-Incidence and prevalence.-Patterns of onset.-Quality of life.-Natural history.-Genetics.-Etiology and Pathophysiology.-Introduction.-Mechanisms of joint destruction.-Clinical Evaluation.-Introduction.-Moll and Wright classification.-DIP joint involvement.-Assymetric oligoarthritis.-Symmetric polyarthritis.-Axial involvement.-Arthritis mutilans.-Physical symptoms and signs.-Case history 1.- Case history 2.-Other diagnostic criteria sets.-Differential diagnosis of PsA.-Imaging.-Plain radiography.-Ultrasonography.-Magnetic resonance imaging.-Computerised tomography.-Skin and Psoriasis.-Introduction.-The psoriasis phenotype.-The Management of Psoriatic Arthritis.-Introduction.-Assessment of joint response in PsA.-Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs).-Pathogenesis of PsA and opportunities for targeted treatment.-Biologic Agents.-New therapies.-Treatment of Psoriasis.-Introduction.-Assessment of response to psoriasis therapy.-Topical agents.-Phototherapy.-Systemic therapy for psoriasis.-Biologic agents for psoriasis

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ISBN: 9781846288968

Titolo: Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis

Autori: Mease - Helliwell

Editore: Springer Verlag

Volume: Unico

Edizione: 2008

Lingua: Inglese

Finitura: Copertina rigida

Pagine: 118

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