Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis

This comprehensive visual reference contains over 150 images of variations of psoriatic arthritis, as well as charts and tables of the most up-to-date information on patient susceptibility, incidence, and symptoms. Radiographic, ultrasound, and MRI images highlight the role of imaging in psoriatic arthritis. Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis Eds. Mease and Helliwell A visual guide to the complex and inter-related diseases of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, this volume contains more than 150 images spanning a wide spectrum of variations of the disease. Each chapter comprises an introductory overview, along with a series of relevant images and tables in which the key information on each topic is outlined. The content is comprehensive and authoritative, featuring contributions from leading experts who chart the diseases from diagnosis through to clinical treatment. This book contains an expansive but simple to digest summary of the subject, featuring up-to-date discussion by renowned field practitioners on the following areas: Epidemiology Aetiology and pathogenesis Clinical evaluation Paediatric psoriatic arthritis Imaging Skin disease Management of psoriasis Treatment of psoriatic arthritis Along with charting the rise of radiological imaging in the subject, the book also includes sections on juvenile psoriatic arthritis, which will aid clinicians in distinguishing the characteristics and features of the disease in children, as well as discussions of clinical drug trials. Overall, the book will be of particular interest to rheumatologists, dermatologists, and family practitioners, with the atlas’ images especially providing an essential reference library. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of arthritic joint disease associated with the chronic skin scaling and fingernail changes seen in psoriasis. Patients with PsA have a reduced quality of life. This comprehensive visual reference contains over 150 images from a wide gamut of variations of the disease, as well as charts and tables detailing the most up-to-date information on patient susceptibility, incidence, and symptoms.