Dermatological Manifestations of Kidney Disease

2015
ISBN: 978-1-4939-2394-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 267 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 285 mm, Gewicht: 9725 g

Nearly all patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have at least one significant dermatologic manifestation. This all-inclusive reference covers the wide array of cutaneous manifestations attributable to CKD, kidney transplantation and the pharmacological aspects of the disease process. Each chapter provides pathobiology, extensive clinical discussions, full-color images and in-depth treatment options. Dermatological Manifestations of Kidney Disease helps the practitioner, nephrologist, resident and student recognize, appropriately evaluate and treat these conditions more effectively.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lerma, Edgar V.

Nunley, Julia R.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Nephrologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Genodermatoses.- 2. Metabolic disorders.- 3. Hepatitis viruses.- 4. HIV.- 5. Rheumatologic Conditions.- 6. Xerosis.- 7. Pruritus in Chronic Kidney Disease.- 8. Dyschromias in Renal Disease.- 9. Calcinosis cutis.- 10. Calciphylaxis.- 11. Acquired Perforating Disorders.- 12. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.- 13. Blistering Disorders (Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and Pseudoporphyria).- 14. Nail diseases among renal patients.- 15. Alopecias.- 16. Uremic frost.- 17. Infections in the Renal Transplant Patient.- 18. Cutaneous Malignancies.- 19. Miscellaneous drug related.- 20. Drug Dosing in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Dermatological Diseases.

Über Autor(innen)

Edgar V. Lerma, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine

Department of Medicine

Section of Nephrology

University of Illinois at Chicago / Advocate Christ Medical Center

Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA

Julia R. Nunley, MD

Professor and Program Director

Department of Dermatology

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Nelson Clinic

Richmond, VA 23219, USA