1st Edition
Crystal-Induced Arthropathies Gout, Pseudogout and Apatite-Associated Syndromes
Edited By Robert L. Wortmann, H. Ralph Schumacher, Michael A. Becker, Lawrence M. Ryan
Copyright 2006
456 Pages
10 Color & 121 B/W Illustrations
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CRC Press
448 Pages
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CRC Press
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Divided into five expansive sections, this guide provides an in-depth review of crystal-induced arthritis and related disorders. Providing a historical perspective throughout, this work includes detailed descriptions of the clinical features of these diseases, as well as a current overview of their identification, epidemiology, genetics, and underlying pathophysiology. This authoritative guide... Read more
Crystal Induced Arthropathies--Historical Aspects. Epidemiology of Crystal-Induced Arthropathy. Genetics of Crystal-Induced Arthropathies. Clinical Features of Gout. Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia. Clinical Features of Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease. Clinical Features of Basic Calcium Phosphate-Associated Syndromes. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Monarthritis. Synovial Fluid Analysis for Identification of Crystals. Other Methods of Crystal Identification. Radiographic Changes of Crystal-induced Arthropathies. Biochemistry of Hyperuricemia and Gout.Biochemistry of Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystal Deposition. Biochemistry of Basic Calcium Phosphate Associated Syndromes. Pathophysiology of Crystal-Induced Arthritis. Urate Physiology. Pathophysiology and Biologic Effects of Crystals. Pathology of Crystal-Induced Arthritic Syndromes. Management of the Crystal-Induced Arthritic Syndromes. Colchicine. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Corticosteroids. Uricosuric Agents. Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors. Uricase. Therapeutic Agents for Calcium Crystal Arthropathies
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Robert L. Wortmann, H. Ralph Schumacher, Michael A. Becker, Lawrence M. Ryan
