Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy

Mark F. Prummel

ISBN 10: 1461371023 / ISBN 13: 9781461371021

Edité par Springer US, 2012

Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy | Mark F. Prummel | Taschenbuch | xiii | Englisch | 2012 | Springer US | EAN 9781461371021 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 105986781

Synopsis :

Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy offers an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment and management of patients with thyroid-associated eye disease. Each chapter is written by an expert and truly represents the current state of the art on the particular topic. This book can therefore almost be considered a textbook on this enigmatic disorder.
Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy is designed for all those interested in this disease, including basic scientists, clinical endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, radiotherapists, and orbital surgeons. The book gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Graves' ophthalmopathy. Subjects covered include the pathology of Graves' eye disease and the controversial views on its autoimmune pathogenesis; assessment of the eye changes using reliable measurements; medical management of Graves' eye disease with an overview of the many treatment options available to the clinician, including orbital radiotherapy and other immunosuppressive treatments; management of the thyroid disease; and finally, the techniques for performing various surgical procedures, which are explained and illustrated.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy
Éditeur : Springer US
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu