Endocrine Autoimmunity and Associated Conditions

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. Animal models of autoimmune thyroiditis: recent advances

   • Y. M. Kong

   Pages 1-23

3. Thyroid autoantigens

   • M. Ludgate

   Pages 25-38

4. Autoimmune hypothyroidism

   • A. P. Weetman, R. S. McIntosh, P. F. Watson

   Pages 39-61

5. Graves’ disease: progress to date and future prospects

   • A. M. McGregor, J.-P. Banga

   Pages 63-81

6. Postpartum thyroiditis

   • J. H. Lazarus, L. D. K. E. Premawardhana, A. B. Parkes

   Pages 83-97

7. Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy

   • R. M. Cuddihy, R. S. Bahn

   Pages 99-111

8. Beta cell antigens

   • A. Plesner, Å. Lernmark

   Pages 113-144

9. Aetiology and pathogenesis of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)

   • J.-F. Bach

   Pages 145-161

10. Addison’s disease and related polyendocrinopathies

    • P. Peterson, R. Uibo, K. J. E. Krohn

    Pages 163-182

11. Premature ovarian failure

    • J. N. Anasti

    Pages 183-221

12. Pituitary autoimmunity

    • H. A. Sawers, J. S. Bevan

    Pages 223-241

13. Autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anaemia

    • P. Burman, J.-Y. Ma, F. A. Karlsson

    Pages 243-267

14. Vitiligo

    • D. J. Gawkrodger

    Pages 269-284

15. Back Matter

    Pages 285-293

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Autoimmunity is the most common cause of endocrine disorders. This volume provides an up-to-date summary of recent advances in this important field. In addition, it describes developments in our understanding of conditions such as vitiligo and pernicious anaemia which are frequently associated with autoimmune endocrinopathies. There is a detailed review of animal models of endocrine disease which have contributed greatly to current knowledge. Furthermore, the aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of the clinical disorders are discussed in depth. The book will be of interest to anyone working in the areas of endocrinology and immunology.

• Antigen
• Diabetes
• Diabetes mellitus
• Gastritis
• Insulin

• Department of Medicine Clinical Sciences Centre, University of Sheffield Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK

  A. P. Weetman

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