Overview
Describes the latest findings in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease
Detailed analysis of the topic of alkaptonuria on the basis of a large amount of own observations, results and images
Interesting for a broad spectrum of health care professionals
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Table of contents (27 chapters)
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About this book
This book comprehensively describes alkaptonuria and ochronosis. Beginning with the history, genetics, pathophysiology and diagnostics of the disease, the authors subsequently present a detailed characterization of its clinical manifestation in the spine, peripheral joints, eyes, ears, visceral organs and respiratory tract, its pathological anatomy and histology, as well as differential diagnosis. This is complemented by the latest data on therapy and experimental models of alkaptonuria, and supported by several case reports. Numerous pictures and radiological images document the clinical symptoms, giving the reader a solid understanding of the disease. On the basis of the editor’s and authors’ own extensive observations, the book offers an analysis of protein metabolism and aromatic amino acids in the context of alkaptonuria. Written by international experts in the field, the book offers a valuable reference guide for healthcare professionals working in rheumatology, dermatology, pulmonology, otolaryngology and histopathology.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Alkaptonuria and Ochronosis
Editors: Jozef Rovenský, Tibor Urbánek, Boldišová Oľga, James A. Gallagher
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15108-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-15107-6Published: 07 April 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-36018-8Published: 08 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-15108-3Published: 23 March 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 156
Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations, 26 illustrations in colour
Topics: Rheumatology, Pneumology/Respiratory System, Pathology, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology, Molecular Medicine