Paediatric Rheumatology 2nd Edition

• Covers the full spectrum of paediatric rheumatology presentations
• Provides the relevant clinical guidelines and information needed to successfully manage a young patient
• Includes a colour plate section for guidance on rashes in rheumatological conditions

New to this Edition:

• Fully revised and updated
• New contributions from international experts
• New contributions to reflect recommendations and standards of care
• Extensively updated section on monogenic autoinflammatory diseases
• Updated consensus treatment guidelines for systemic inflammatory conditions including Kawasaki disease, other systemic vasculitides, autoinflammatory diseases, and rarer connective tissue disorders

Description

The new edition of Paediatric Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for the identification and management of specific rheumatological disorders. Fully revised to provide up to date knowledge on common and rare rheumatological problems, including chapters on investigations and emergencies, this practical handbook designed for quick reference is essential reading for those who treat rheumatological conditions.

Table of Contents

1: Clinical skills and assessment
2: Common and important clinical problems
3: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
4: Systemic Diseases
5: Bone diseases, skeletal dysplasias, disorders of collagen
6: Infection and Immunization
7: The multidisciplinary approach to management
8: Specialized therapeutic approaches
9: Clinical guidelines and protocols
10: Rashes in Paediatric Rheumatology
Index