Thyroid Disease in Adults

Nyström, Ernst; Berg, Gertrud E. B.; Jansson, Svante K.G.; Torring, Ove; Valdemarsson, Stig V.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the assessment and management of adults with thyroid disorders in daily clinical practice. All important aspects and disorders are considered. Relevant information on basic anatomy, embryology, immunology, and physiology is included to provide a better basis for understanding the development of disease and its diagnosis and treatment. Currently available biochemical tests and other specific diagnostic tools are also considered in detail. The various common thyroid disorders are then discussed in a series of individual chapters that focus on etiology, pathophysiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment. Numerous high-quality illustrations and concise fact boxes are included. The authors are all experts with wide experience in three disciplines and a long-standing interest in thyroid disease.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-12-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783642132612

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-13262-9

Dimensions: 260cm x193cm

Pages: 292