In medical practice there are often complex cases that make extraordinary demands on a clinician’s knowledge and ingenuity. In Challenging Cases in Allergyand Immunology, the authors provide these types of fascinating, and informative cases to complement a basic knowledge of diagnosis and management in these fields. As such, this novel title will be of interest to a wide array of allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as all students of medicine and allied health. Written by a multidisciplinary group of national and international experts, the book covers in detail two or more challenging, real-life cases ineach disorder discussed. Each case is followed by a work-up, treatment plan, and discussion that includes a differential diagnosis, up-to-date references, and up to ten thought-provoking, multiple-choice questions that enhance the book’s value as a comprehensive reference and teaching text. Developed by a multidisciplinary group of national and international experts Discusses full rangeof allergic/immunologic disorders Case-based and thought provoking Includes review questions and answers, providing more comprehensive medium of education INDICE: Rhinitis.- Chronic rhinosinusitis.- Allergic diseases of the eyes.- Urticaria and angioedema.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Food allergy.- Drug allergy.- Anaphylaxis.- Eosinophila and eosinophilic disorder.- Occupational asthma.- Asthma Conundrums.- Mastocytosis.- Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.- HIV/AIDS and Complications.- Disorders of immune regulation.- Autoimmune diseases.- Immune mediated rheumatic diseases.- Immunodeficiency.
- ISBN: 978-1-60327-442-5
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés