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Record Nr.

UNINA9910985646703321

Autore

Arif Tasleem

Titolo

Morphea and Related Disorders

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sharjah : , : Bentham Science Publishers, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9789815080988

9815080989

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (445 pages)

Soggetti

Scleroderma (Disease)

Dermatology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- End User License Agreement -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Dedication -- List of Contributors -- Introduction and History -- Classification -- Epidemiology -- Predisposing Factors -- Pathogenesis -- Histopathology -- Clinical Presentation -- Differential Diagnosis -- Assessment of Disease Severity -- Associated Diseases -- Extracutaneous Manifestations -- Disease Prognosis -- Investigations -- Treatment -- Idiopathic Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini -- Linear Atrophoderma of Moulin -- Parry-Romberg Syndrome -- Lichen Sclerosus -- Pediatric Morphea -- Eosinophilic Fasciitis -- Subject Index -- Back Cover.

Sommario/riassunto

Morphea and Related Disorders is a comprehensive reference on morphea. The book covers the subject in 20 chapters. The book starts with a detailed introduction and history of the morphea and its various classifications systems. Next, the book progresses into epidemiology, predisposing factors and pathogenic mechanisms, followed by histopathology for morphea diagnosis and a detailed review of clinical presentations. Subsequent chapters cover associated diseases and extracutaneous manifestations, medical investigations, treatment guidelines and special topics (Idiopathic atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini, Linear atrophoderma of Moulin, Parry-Romberg syndrome, Lichen sclerosus, pediatric morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis). Key



features The most detailed reference book on morpheaEasy and simple language for readersChapter synopsis at the beginning of each chapterLearning points at the end of the chapterMore than 100 high resolution colored photographsInformation boxes and tables to enhance readability.Covers basic knowledge on morphea, including pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and classificationIncludes guidelines for professionalsIncludes chapters on special topics for advanced readers Morphea and Related Disorders is the definitive reference book for medical students, residents, instructors, and physicians. Readership Medical students, instructors, and physicians (dermatologists, rheumatologists, and general physicians).