| Author(s) | Philip J. Hashkes, Ronald M. Laxer, Anna Simon |
| Year | 2019
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| Pages | 793 |
| Language | English |
| Format | PDF |
| Size | 25 MB
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| Publisher | Springer |
| ISBN | 331998604X, 978-3319986043 |
This book, the first complete textbook on this novel field in
Medicine, comprehensively covers the clinical presentation,
pathogenesis, genetics, and latest management strategies for
autoinflammatory disorders as well as the basic science of
autoinflammation. Relevant concepts such as how translational science of
genetics and immunology relates to the innate immune system and
autoinflammation are covered. Descriptions of the monogenic and
polygenic/complex diseases that fall under the umbrella of
autoinflammatory diseases are provided. Further topics covered include
the latest clinical and genetic diagnostic approaches, concepts on the
relationship between autoinflammation and autoimmunity/immunodeficiency,
the role of autoinflammation in cancer, treatments and management
strategies for these diseases, and potential areas of future
development.
The Textbook of Autoinflammation systematically
describes and reviews diagnostic and treatment options for
autoinflammatory disorders as well as all aspects of the concept of
autoinflammation, and represents a valuable resource for professionals
in a variety of disciplines who encounter these patients or who study
autoinflammation.
