Full Description
This book presents a wide variety of cutaneous features of systemic sclerosis under one cover as cutaneous manifestations are often the first to appear and help in diagnosing this condition early. It has a multidisciplinary approach as systemic sclerosis is a multi-system disorder which comes under the purview of various medical specialties like dermatology, rheumatology and nephrology. Numerous cutaneous features are illustrated with explanatory notes. This book would help the students, teachers and professionals in identification, followed by subsequent treatment and management at an early stage.
Key Features
Focuses exclusively on systemic sclerosis
Includes diagnostic tips
Explores systemic sclerosis in dark skinned people
Consists of key points at the end of each chapter
Discusses diagnostic algorithms and flow charts
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Editors
Contributors
1. Systemic sclerosis: An overview
Aparna Palit and Arun C. Inamadar
2. Pathogenesis
S. Ragunatha
3. Classification and clinical features
Aparna Palit and Arun C. Inamadar
4. Investigations and diagnosis
Arun C. Inamadar and Ajit B. Janagond
5. Differential diagnoses of systemic sclerosis
Keshavmurthy A. Adya
6. Management of scleroderma
Keshavmurthy A. Adya
7. Scleroderma overlap syndromes
Akanksha Kaushik and M. Sendhil Kumaran
8. Childhood scleroderma
Muhammed Razmi T. and Rahul Mahajan
Index
