Handbook of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

The Handbook of Autoimmune Systemic Diseases is a series of books which discuss in a structured way the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and new therapies of autoimmune systemic diseases, with each volume focusing on a particular condition. The series editor and volume editors have endeavored to include all topics of common interest to rheumatologists and immunologists, and also specialists in other related fields. Cardiology, pulmonology, neurology (including muscle diseases), gastroenterology (including liver diseases), nephrology, obstetric problems and pediatrics are some of the important topics which will be covered in this series.

Young and enthusiastic editors familiar with the present literature have specifically been chosen as volume editors, and known authorities in particular fields have been approached to write chapters.