Harrison's Rheumatology, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Anthony Fauci, Carol Langford

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 361
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Rheumatology--with all the authority of HARRISON'S A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Featuring the chapters on rheumatology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation. Features: Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know immunology and rheumatology topics, including the immune system in health and disease, disorders of immune-mediated injuries, and disorders of the joints and adjacent tissues Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topics Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance 60+ high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e Content and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e 23 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e: Anthony S. Fauci, MD Eugene Braunwald, MD Dennis L. Kasper, MD Stephen L. Hauser, MD Dan L. Longo, MD J. Larry Johnson, MD, PhD Joseph Lascalzo, MD, PhD

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
Section I: The Immune System in Health and Disease......Page 12
1 Introduction to the Immune System......Page 13
2 The Major Histocompatibility Complex......Page 55
3 Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases......Page 68
Section II: Disorders of Immune-Mediated Injury......Page 76
4 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus......Page 77
5 Rheumatoid Arthritis......Page 93
6 Acute Rheumatic Fever......Page 111
7 Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Related Disorders......Page 118
8 Sjögren’s Syndrome......Page 135
9 The Spondyloarthritides......Page 140
10 The Vasculitis Syndromes......Page 155
11 Behçet’s Syndrome......Page 177
12 Relapsing Polychondritis......Page 179
13 Sarcoidosis......Page 184
14 Familial Mediterranean Fever......Page 195
15 Amyloidosis......Page 200
16 Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis......Page 208
Section III: Disorders of the Joints and Adjacent Tissues......Page 220
17 Approach to Articular and Musculoskeletal Disorders......Page 221
18 Osteoarthritis......Page 234
19 Gout and Other Crystal–Associated Arthropathies......Page 246
20 Infectious Arthritis......Page 254
21 Fibromyalgia......Page 265
22 Arthritis Associated with Systemic Disease and Other Arthritides......Page 270
23 Periarticular Disorders of the Extremities......Page 282
Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance......Page 288
Review and Self-Assessment......Page 310
A......Page 338
B......Page 340
C......Page 341
D......Page 343
E......Page 344
F......Page 345
H......Page 346
I......Page 347
L......Page 349
M......Page 350
O......Page 352
P......Page 353
R......Page 355
S......Page 356
T......Page 359
V......Page 360
Z......Page 361