Alagille Syndrome

Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Herausgegeben:Kamath, Binita M.; Loomes, Kathleen M.

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This text provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Alagille syndrome. The book reviews the pathophysiology and genetics of the disorder, discusses recent molecular advances and its impact on diagnostics, and describes management challenges and strategies. The text also touches upon future treatment options.
Written by experts in the field, Alagille Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management is a valuable resource for physicians and researchers dealing with this disorder, one that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-94570-5
• 1st ed. 2018
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 542g
• ISBN-13: 9783319945705
• ISBN-10: 331994570X
• Artikelnr.: 52638591

Autorenporträt

Binita M. Kamath, MBBChir MRCP MTR The Hospital for Sick Children Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition  Toronto, ON Canada Kathleen M. Loomes, MD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Department of Pediatrics Philadelphia, PA USA  

Inhaltsangabe

The Alagille Syndrome: Overview and Introduction.- Bile Duct Development and the Notch Signaling Pathway.- Genetics of Alagille Syndrome.- Liver Disease in Alagille Syndrome.- Transplant Considerations in Alagille Syndrome.- Cardiac, Aortic, and Pulmonary Vascular Involvement in Alagille Syndrome.- Vascular Manifestations in Alagille Syndrome.- The Renal Sequelae of Alagille Syndrome as a Product of Altered Notch Signaling During Kidney Development.- Skeletal Involvement in Alagille Syndrome.- Immune Dysregulation in Alagille Syndrome: A Feature of the Evolving Phenotype.- Health-Related Quality of Life and Neurocognition in Alagille Syndrome.- Future Therapeutic Approaches for Alagille Syndrome.