The spectrum of the cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease includes cutaneous metastases from thyroid malignancies and thryoglossal duct cysts, nonspecific alterations of the skin, hair, and nails reflecting both the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid states, and the multiple associations of thyroid disease with other cutaneous and systemic diseases. Internists, family practitioners, pediatricians, geriatricians, and dermatologists address these issues on a daily basis: When is it appropriate to evaluate a patient for thyroid disease? How should the patients be evaluated? How often should testing be performed? Shouldother family members be screened for thyroid disease? The purpose of The Thyroid in Dermatology is to raise awareness of the vast spectrum of thyroid-skin interactions, and to provide a framework for the appropriate diagnosis and management of these diseases. INDICE: Embryology and Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland.- Hormones.- Classification and Epidemiology ;of Thyroid Disorders.- Laboratory Diagnosis of ThyroidDisease.- Thyroglossal Duct Cysts.- Thyroid Cancer and the Skin.- Chromosomes, Genes, and the Thyroid Gland.- Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperthyroidism.-Cutaneous Manifestations of Hypothyroidism.- Pretibial Myxedema (Thyroid Dermopathy).- Alopecia and Thyroid Disease.- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and Thyroid Disease.- Dermatologic Disorders Associated with Thyroid Disease.- Potential Therapeutic Uses of Thyroid Hormone.
- ISBN: 978-1-84996-748-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés