Crystal-Induced Arthropathies (eBook, PDF)

Gout, Pseudogout and Apatite-Associated Syndromes
Redaktion: Wortmann, Robert L.; Ryan, Lawrence M.; Becker, Michael A.; Schumacher, H. Ralph

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Divided into five expansive sections, this guide provides an in-depth review of crystal-induced arthritis and related disorders. Providing a historical perspective throughout, this work includes detailed descriptions of the clinical features of these diseases, as well as a current overview of their identification, epidemiology, genetics, and underlying pathophysiology. This authoritative guide also reviews case studies, current diagnostic tools, and the prevalence of these conditions while introducing new and emerging therapies for disease management.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Mai 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781420020632
• Artikelnr.: 53186374

Autorenporträt

Robert L. Wortmann, H. Ralph Schumacher, Michael A. Becker, Lawrence M. Ryan

Inhaltsangabe

Crystal Induced Arthropathies--Historical Aspects. Epidemiology of
Crystal-Induced Arthropathy. Genetics of Crystal-Induced Arthropathies.
Clinical Features of Gout. Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia. Clinical Features of
Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease. Clinical
Features of Basic Calcium Phosphate-Associated Syndromes. Differential
Diagnosis of Acute Monarthritis. Synovial Fluid Analysis for Identification
of Crystals. Other Methods of Crystal Identification. Radiographic Changes
of Crystal-induced Arthropathies. Biochemistry of Hyperuricemia and
Gout.Biochemistry of Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystal Deposition. Biochemistry
of Basic Calcium Phosphate Associated Syndromes. Pathophysiology of
Crystal-Induced Arthritis. Urate Physiology. Pathophysiology and Biologic
Effects of Crystals. Pathology of Crystal-Induced Arthritic Syndromes.
Management of the Crystal-Induced Arthritic Syndromes. Colchicine.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Corticosteroids. Uricosuric Agents.
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors. Uricase. Therapeutic Agents for Calcium
Crystal Arthropathies