Description
Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology, 7th Edition is widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field and an essential resource for physicians caring for children and adolescents with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Edited by Drs. Ross E. Petty, Ronald M. Laxer, Carol B. Lindsley, and Lucy Wedderburn, and authored by a global panel of internationally recognized experts, this edition delivers an up-to-date, evidence-based, and globally informed perspective on pediatric rheumatology.
Thoroughly revised to reflect recent advances, the 7th Edition presents the latest developments in diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic management, including modern diagnostic frameworks and evolving treatment strategies. The text seamlessly integrates basic science and clinical practice, providing a coherent and balanced understanding of the pathophysiology underlying pediatric rheumatic disease.
The book offers exhaustive coverage of the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases and non-rheumatologic musculoskeletal disorders affecting children and adolescents. Each condition is explored in depth, including clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, disease course, management options, and prognosis. Detailed discussions of complex symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
This edition keeps clinicians current with cutting-edge topics such as small-molecule therapies, biologic agents, biomarkers, epigenetics, biosimilars, and emerging cell-based treatments. Three all-new chapters expand the scope of the book, covering laboratory investigations, central nervous system vasculitis, and other vasculitides. Additional content highlights the globalization of pediatric rheumatology, with particular attention to diagnostic and management challenges in the southern hemisphere.
Enhanced by a full-color design that improves clarity and learning, Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology empowers clinicians to select treatment protocols based on the best scientific evidence available today.
Comprehensive, authoritative, and globally relevant, this textbook remains the gold standard for pediatric rheumatologists, trainees, and healthcare professionals committed to excellence in pediatric rheumatic disease care.
