Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology is the definitive reference for physicians caring for children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. This 8th edition provides comprehensive, evidence-based guidance on disease progression, diagnosis, management, and prognosis, integrating the latest scientific advances and therapeutic approaches. Written by global leaders in pediatric rheumatology, the book offers an authoritative, practical, and clinically relevant resource for specialists and trainees alike.

Key Features:

• Expanded coverage: Includes autoinflammatory diseases and new chapters on Takayasu Arteritis, other vasculitides, mechanistic investigations, genetics, and global issues in pediatric rheumatology.
• Updated management: Reflects advances in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment, incorporating the latest biologics, small molecules, cell-based therapies, biomarkers, epigenetics, and biosimilars.
• Evidence-based guidance: Provides treatment protocols informed by the most current scientific research.
• Clinical depth: Detailed reviews of complex symptoms, signs, and laboratory findings characterizing pediatric rheumatic diseases.
• Visual learning: Superb full-color illustrations enhance understanding of disease mechanisms and clinical features.
• Enhanced eBook: Includes full-text, figures, and references accessible across multiple devices for convenient, on-the-go use.