Immunology: Clinical Case Studies and Disease Pathophysiology - Softcover

"[This book] effectively accomplishes its stated goals. This well-written and easy-to-read book covers a wide variety of topics ... and provides a wealth of experience in a patient-oriented format. The editors of this book succeed in moving readers from beginning to end using this case-based approach. [This book] offers a number of teaching possibilities and could be useful in teaching immunology when combined with current textbooks." (JAMA, April 2010)

The most up-to-date collection of immunology cases from world-class authorities in each disease entity

This book offers a comprehensive, cutting-edge selection of real-life case studies for in-depth investigation into the impact of immunology on modern medical diagnosis and treatment. Twenty-six case studieseffectively cover: immunodeficiency diseases, immediate hyper-sensitivity and mast cell disorders, autoimmune disorders, and malignancies of the lymphoid system. Each chapter presents a case study with a detailed background of the relevant immunological disorder, real data, references, and a conclusion, with interwoven discussion questions throughout. Each case study puts the individual patient into a larger context of the disease as it is seen in the patient population as a whole. Full-color photographs and illustrations complement the case studies, while a uniform presentation of the material across the book enhances readability.

This book offers medical students and professionals the complete tools necessary to understand and evaluate common clinical scenarios, and to teach these clinical conditions to others. It may be used alone or as a companion to the widely acclaimed Immunology: A Short Course, Sixth Edition (Wiley).