Rare Rheumatic Diseases
Series Ed.: T.K. Tarrant
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Although most rheumatic diseases are rare, some diseases are so infrequent that the
physician must rely on collective experiences, empiric therapy, and difficult to find
research scattered in case studies and large volumes to diagnose and treat his or her
patient.  Rare Rheumatic Diseases is the first series to aggregate this information into
concise, yet comprehensive, practical reference guides for the rheumatologist presented
with these uncommon conditions.
Each volume addresses a different category of rare rheumatic diseases (e.g. immunologic
disorders, disorders of bone and cartilage) and follows the same internal structure:
historical perspective and epidemiology; literature review (including research trials,
translational research, historical and current case reports, and case series); pathogenesis;
clinical presentation; laboratory evaluation; imaging; histopathology; treatment; and
outcomes. Each chapter ends with a bulleted summary that highlights the key takeaways
for clinicians. Color images clarify the diagnostic techniques described.
Designed to be used in practice, these user-friendly handbooks are an invaluable resource
for rheumatologists, rheumatology fellows, and clinical immunologists to better diagnose
and treat patients with rare rheumatic diseases.
Recently published:
T.K. Tarrant (Ed.)
Rare Rheumatic Diseases of Immunologic Dysregulation
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