Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations [Hardcover]

Warren R. Heymann (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 184800186X | ISBN-13: 978-1848001862 | Publication Date: September 10, 2008 | Edition: 1st Edition.

The spectrum of the cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease includes cutaneous metastases from thyroid malignancies and thryoglossal duct cysts, nonspecific alterations of the skin, hair, and nails reflecting both the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid states, and the multiple associations of thyroid disease with other cutaneous and systemic diseases. Internists, family practitioners, pediatricians, geriatricians, and dermatologists address these issues on a daily basis: When is it appropriate to evaluate a patient for thyroid disease? How should the patients be evaluated? How often should testing be performed? Should other family members be screened for thyroid disease? The purpose of The Thyroid in Dermatology is to raise awareness of the vast spectrum of thyroid-skin interactions, and to provide a framework for the appropriate diagnosis and management of these diseases.

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"Gelegentlich landet ein Buch auf meinen Herausgeber-Tisch, bei dem ich nicht widerstehen kann, es zu reviewen. Dies war der Fall mit diesem großartigen Buch … Die Diskussionen sind übersichtlich, mit guten Referenzen versehen und begleitet von hilfreichen Kommentaren von Dr. Heymann. Das letzte Drittel des Buches wird vermutlich von höchstem Interesse für Kliniker sein. … Schilddrüsenerkrankungen und die Haut haben Generationen von Dermatologen fasziniert, und nun ist das Thema schließlich zwischen zwei Buchdeckeln gefangen in einer sehr sachkundigen Art und Weise." (Walter Burgdorf in: JDDG - Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft Journal of the German Society of Dermatology, 2009, Vol. 7, Issue 3, S. 275)

From the Back Cover

The interactions between the thyroid gland and the skin are of profound clinical importance in health and disease. Given the prevalence of thyroid disease worldwide, it is imperative that primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and dermatologists appreciate the scope of these associations so that thyroid disease may be diagnosed and treated expediently.

Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations is a single authoritative resource enabling physicians to comprehend the basic science, laboratory evaluation, epidemiology, and clinical aspects of thyroid diseases and their cutaneous manifestations. Specific disorders such as the thyroglossal duct cyst and cutaneous metastases, nonspecific features of the skin and its appendages seen in hyper- and hypothyroidism, and the multiple associations with other dermatologic and systemic diseases are all surveyed, while individual chapters are devoted to various syndromal diseases, such as alopecia in thyroid disease, thyroid dermopathy (pretibial myxedema) and the relationship of autoimmune thyroid disease to chronic idiopathic urticaria and angioedema.

Internationally recognized experts have contributed to this comprehensive text, with an unique "editorial perspective" written for each chapter by the Editor which offers a coherent thread to this book’s narrative so that the scope, complexity, and relevance of this text is further understood and appreciated.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (September 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184800186X
• ISBN-13: 978-1848001862
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,799,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for any physician who deals with thyroid disease., November 26, 2008

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Arnold M. Baskies "thyroid surgeon" (Cherry Hill, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations (Hardcover)

This is an extraordinary publication. This topic is not well appreciated by most clinicians. This outstanding work is a "must-have" for any internist, family physician, endocrinologist or surgeon who treats patients with thyroid disease. Congratulations to the author for addressing a topic that has not been well vetted by medical schools or residency training programs.
Arnold M. Baskies, MD, FACS