Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
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Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

Recent Developments

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

Recent Developments

About this book

The term "myositis" covers a variety of disorders often designated "idiopathic inflammatory myopathies". Although they are rather rare compared to other rheumatic diseases, they often cause severe disability and not infrequently increased mortality. The additional involvement of important internal organs such as the heart and lungs, is not uncommon. Thus, there is a great need for a better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of myositis, which may lead to improved treatment and care for these patients. Major advances regarding research and medical treatment have been made during recent years. Of particular importance is the discovery of the Myositis specific autoantibodies, linking immunological and pathological profiles to distinct clinical disease entities. A wide range of aspects of myopathies is covered in the book presented by highly qualified authors, all internationally known for their expertice on inflammatory muscle diseases. The book covers diagnostic, pathological, immunological and therapeutic aspects of myositis.

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Information

Publisher
IntechOpen
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9789533076942
eBook ISBN
9789535164906
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Immunology

Table of contents

  1. Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - Recent Developments
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter 1 Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Review of Immunopathological Features and Current Models of Pathogenesis
  5. Chapter 2 Serological Aspects of Myositis
  6. Chapter 3 Arthrogenic Alphaviruses and Inflammatory Myopathies
  7. Chapter 4 The Antisynthetase Syndrome
  8. Chapter 5 Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetases in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: An Update on Immunopathogenic Significance, Clinical and Therapeutic Implications
  9. Chapter 6 Interstitial Lung Disease Associated with Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis
  10. Chapter 7 Myositis and Cancer
  11. Chapter 8 Orbital Myositis
  12. Chapter 9 Myouclear Breakdown in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
  13. Chapter 10 Immunoglobulin Treatment in Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
  14. Chapter 11 Pregnancy in Myositis: Challenges and Pitfalls