The Granulomatous Disorders

A timely and uniquely comprehensive account from world authorities. Highly illustrated throughout.

D. Geraint James (Edited by), A. Zumla (Edited by)

9780521592215, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 September 1999

628 pages, 320 b/w illus. 34 colour illus. 110 tables
28.6 x 22.7 x 4.6 cm, 2.54 kg

'The Granulomatous Disorders, a beautifully illustrated and thoughtful textbook, Provides a substantive overview of both infectious and idiopathic granulomatous disorders. The editors, authorities on sarcoidosis and infectious granulomatous diseases, have brought expert clinicians and pathologists together … eminently readable book is an excellent reference for general clinicians, specialists, students, and scientists facing the challenge of understanding and treating the granulomatous disorders.' David R. Moller, MD, The New England Journal of Medicine

This authoritative account of the granulomatous disorders provides a comprehensive overview of this complex group of diseases. Collectively, these disorders can present a bewildering array of symptoms, affecting all the body systems. This volume takes full account of recent advances in our knowledge of the molecular biology and immunology of these disorders, and casts fresh light on their diagnosis and treatment. This timely publication is organised to include chapters focused on causative agents and those addressing affected body systems. Highly illustrated throughout, including numerous colour plates, it encompasses and integrates the very latest science, pathology and practical clinical advice. Compiled by international authorities with chapters which combine the expertise of both a pathologist and clinician, it is sure to become an essential source of reference for a very wide readership including infectious disease specialists, immunologists, pathologists, radiologists, ophthalmologists and general physicians.

Part I. Biology and Investigation of the Granuloma: 1. Biology and immunology of the granuloma C. Agostini and G. Semenzato
2. Classification of granulomatous disorders D. G. James and W. Jones Williams
3. Imaging of granulomatous disorders J. Richenberg and J. Bomanji
4. Electron microscopy of granulomas E. A. Sheffield
5. The road from granuloma to fibrosis D. E. Elliot
6. The GLUS syndrome H. Brincker and N. T. Pedersen
7. Experimental skin granulomas W. L. Epstein and K. Fukuyama
Part II. Infectious Granulomas: 8. Granulomatous infections: an overview A. Zumla and D. G. James
9. Microbiological diagnosis of granulomatous infections S. Gillespie
10. Tuberculosis A. Zumla, G. Rook, P. Mwaba and S. Lucas
11. Human disease caused by Mycobacterium Bovis and Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) J. Grange
12. Leprosy A. Zumla, A. Ustianowski, S. Lucas and L. Munthali
13. Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections M. Wansbrough-Jones and D. Banerjee
14. Helminth infestations G. Cook
15. Leishmaniasis R. Baker, P. Chiodini and P. Kaye
16. Fungal infections D. W. Denning and G. E. Wilson
17. Toxoplasmosis R. Holliman, J. Johnson and M. Burke
18. Sexually transmitted diseases R. Baker, B. Peters and M. Griffiths
Part III. Granulomas and Disease: 19. Sarcoidosis D. G. James and W. Jones Williams
20. Idiopathic systemic granulomatous vasculitis J. T. Lie
21. Berylliosis C. Saltini, T. N. Markham and W. Jones Williams
22. Bone marrow granulomas B. Bain
23. Granuloma and cancer F. K. Rømer
24. Pulmonary angiitis and granulomatosis R. A. DeRemee, R. C. Anton and P. T. Cagle
25. Granulomas in primary immunodeficiency A. D. B. Webster and P. Amlot
Part IV. Granulomas and Body Systems: 26. Cardiovascular disorders A. S. Tierstein
27. Respiratory granulomatoses D. G. James and W. Jones Williams
28. Granulomatous liver disorders S. Sherlock
29. Granulomatous disorders of the nervous system O. P. Sharma and V. Oksanen
30. Crohn's disease and other granulomatous diseases of the intestines J. V. Weinstock and D. E. Elliot
31. Lymphoreticular system D. G. James and W. Jones Williams
32. Granulomatous disorders of the female genital tract L. Regan and E. Cela
33. Skin granulomas in clinical practice S. Chopra and F. Vega-López
34. Kidney disorders B. I. Hoffbrand, H. Lachmann and M. Griffiths
35. Granulomatous disorders of the eye A. S. Dunlop, P. Luthert and S. Lightman
36. Paediatric granulomas R. J. Fitzgerald and P. Campbell.

Subject Areas: Medical microbiology & virology [MMFM], Immunology [MJCM], Infectious & contagious diseases [MJCJ]