Alexa B. Kimball,
Gregor B.E. Jemec
Springer International Publishing
e druk, 2017
9783319505930
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A Disease Primer
Specificaties
Paperback, blz.
|
Engels
Springer International Publishing |
e druk, 2017
ISBN13: 9783319505930
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
A concise but comprehensive pocket handbook that provides an accessible and up-to-date introductory overview of this debilitating skin disease. Written by highly recognizable leaders in the field, this book presents essential information on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management strategies and options for hidradenitis suppurativa, forming an ideal resource to increase awareness of this disease among healthcare professionals.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783319505930
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing
Inhoudsopgave
Editor biographies vii<div>1 Disease Overview </div><div>1.1 Definition <br></div><div>1.2 Epidemiology </div><div>1.3 Risk factors </div><div>1.4 Mortality, morbidity, and quality of life </div><div>References </div><div><br></div><div>2 Clinical Presentation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa </div><div>2.1 Clinical presentation <br></div><div>2.2 Types of lesions </div><div>2.3 Involved areas </div><div>2.4 Clinical course </div><div>2.5 Prognosis and disease complications </div><div>2.6 Comorbidities and systemic associations </div><div>References </div><div><br></div><div>3 Pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa </div><div>3.1 Pathogenesis <br></div><div>3.2 Genetics </div><div>3.3 External factors </div><div>3.4 Mechanical factors </div><div>3.5 Endocrinology</div><div>3.6 Inflammation </div><div>3.7 The role of bacteria</div><div>3.8 Immune dysregulation </div>3.9 Key points </div><div>References</div><div><br></div><div><div>4 Diagnostic Workup </div><div>4.1 Introduction</div><div>4.2 Classification systems </div><div>4.3 Delay in diagnosis </div><div>4.4. Differential diagnosis</div><div>4.5 Referral criteria <div>References </div><div><br></div><div>5 Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa </div><div>5.1 Introduction <br></div><div>5.2 Preventative measures & lifestyle modifications </div><div>5.3 Medical management </div><div>5.4 Radiotherapy </div><div>5.5 Light and laser therapy </div><div>5.6 Surgery </div><div>5.7 Conclusion </div><div>References</div></div></div>