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Historical Perspective of Scleroderma
Pages 3-7
Comprised of the authoritative work of international experts, this fully-updated second edition of Scleroderma builds upon the well-regarded approach in the first edition to provide integrated, concise, and up-to-date synthesis of current concepts of pathogenesis and modern approaches to management of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). With a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive care, this book is easily accessible for health care professionals in many fields. The new edition includes extensive updated material based on major developments in the field, with new chapters on personalized medicine, cancer complications, global perspectives on scleroderma, and more. It presents a succinct and thoughtful synthesis of current pathomechanistic concepts, providing a valuable reference tool for basic and translational investigators working in the field. Scleroderma: From Pathogenesis to Comprehensive Management serves as an essential, all-inclusive resource for rheumatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists and all those involved in the care of scleroderma patients.
Historical Perspective of Scleroderma
Pages 3-7
Epidemiology, Environmental, and Infectious Risk Factors
Pages 11-24
Genetic Factors
Pages 25-38
Disease Subsets in Clinical Practice
Pages 39-48
Evolving Concepts of Diagnosis and Classification
Pages 49-64
Overlap Syndromes
Pages 65-74
Juvenile Localized and Systemic Scleroderma
Pages 75-89
Morphea (Localized Scleroderma)
Pages 91-113
Scleroderma Mimics
Pages 115-123
Systems Biology Approaches to Understanding the Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 125-129
Introduction: The Etiopathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis – An Integrated Overview
Pages 133-139
Pathology of Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 141-159
Inflammation and Immunity
Pages 161-195
Autoantibodies as Markers and Possible Mediators of Scleroderma Pathogenesis
Pages 197-205
The Clinical Aspects of Autoantibodies
Pages 207-220
Mechanisms of Vascular Disease
Pages 221-244
Biomarkers in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 245-260
Pathophysiology of Fibrosis in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 261-280
Overview of Animal Models
Pages 281-293
Raynaud’s Phenomenon, Digital Ulcers and Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Pages 297-316
Renal Crisis and Other Renal Manifestations of Scleroderma
Pages 317-330
Cardiac Involvement: Evaluation and Management
Pages 331-356
Overview of Lung Involvement: Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis and Monitoring
Pages 359-362
Clinical Assessment of Lung Disease
Pages 363-373
Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease
Pages 375-383
Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pages 385-401
Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension
Pages 403-409
The Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in the Setting of Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 411-419
Overview of Gastrointestinal Tract Involvement
Pages 423-426
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract: Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 427-441
Small and Large Intestinal Involvement and Nutritional Issues
Pages 443-458
Calcinosis
Pages 461-471
Evaluation and Management of Skin Disease
Pages 473-488
Assessment and Management of Progressive Skin Involvement in Diffuse Scleroderma
Pages 489-498
Skeletal Muscle Involvement
Pages 499-505
Tendons, Joints, and Bone
Pages 507-523
Cancer in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 525-532
Overlooked Manifestations
Pages 533-550
Pregnancy
Pages 551-561
Introduction to Section VIII: Management and Outcome Assessment
Pages 565-566
Immunomodulatory, Immunoablative, and Biologic Therapies
Pages 567-582
Investigative Approaches to Drug Therapy
Pages 583-594
Drug Development and Regulatory Considerations for SSc Therapies
Pages 595-601
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Pages 603-613
Psychosocial Issues and Care for Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 615-621
Clinical Trial Design in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 623-635
Measuring Disease Activity and Outcomes in Clinical Trials
Pages 637-648
Innovative Approaches to Clinical Trials in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 649-656
Molecular Stratification by Gene Expression as a Paradigm for Precision Medicine in Systemic Sclerosis
Pages 657-670
Managing the Ischemic Finger in Scleroderma
Pages 673-678
Scleroderma Renal Crisis
Pages 679-682
Rapid Diffuse Skin Disease with Progressive Joint Contractures
Pages 683-690
Management of the Scleroderma Patient with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Failing Initial Therapy
Pages 691-700
Pseudo-obstruction with Malabsorption and Malnutrition
Pages 701-705
Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease Nonresponse to Cyclophosphamide
Pages 707-712
Coping with the Disfigurement of Scleroderma: Facial, Skin, and Hand Changes
Pages 713-721
Managing Complicated Digital Ulcers
Pages 723-730
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