Description
This book offers 100 unique cases in nailfold capillaroscopy, a non-invasive diagnostic technique used to examine the microcirculation of capillaries. This technique is often used for diagnosis and assessment of rheumatological diseases. The book begins with an introduction to nailfold capillaroscopy and its importance to clinical practice. It then includes basic information on how to perform the procedure and the necessary equipment. Expert international authors then present a variety of cases using nailfold capillaroscopy for various rheumatological and non-rheumatological disease, including Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic sclerosis, and vasculitis. The book concludes with more in depth coverage of the clinical applications of this technique, how to interpret findings, and potential future uses. There is additionally a self-assessment chapter where you can test the knowledge learned throughout the book. This is an ideal guide for rheumatologists and medical professionals performing nailfold capillaroscopy.
Introduction: The Microcirculation as a Window to Systemic Disease.- Basics of Nailfold caillaroscopy.- Raynaud s phenomenon.- Nailfold videocapillaroscopy in Systemic Sclerosis.- Capillaroscopy in Dermatomyositis.- Rheumatologic overlap syndromes.- Systemic lupus erythematosus (including antiphospholipid syndrome).- Inflammatory arthritis.- Interstitial Lung Disease In Rheumatic Diseases.- Pediatric Capilloroscopy.- The Expanding Diagnostic Horizon of Nailfold Capillaroscopy in Non-Rheumatic Disease.- Interpretation of findings.- Clinical application of capillaroscopy.- Capillaroscopy: Advanced Techniques.- Clinical cases.- Test yourself.- Clinical Atlas.- Conclusion: The Unfolding Horizon.
Dr. Rahma Elziaty is a Lecturer in the Rheumatology Department at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt and member of the European Scleroderma Trials and Research group (EUSTAR).
