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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.
List of contents
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.
About the author
Edgar V. Lerma, MDClinical Professor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineSection of NephrologyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago / Advocate Christ Medical CenterOak Lawn, IL 60453, USAJulia R. Nunley, MDProfessor and Program DirectorDepartment of DermatologyVirginia Commonwealth University Medical CenterNelson ClinicRichmond, VA 23219, USA
Summary
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.
