| Topic: | endocrine & metabolic diseases (en) |
| Title: | Endocrine Autoimmunity. |
| Author: | Jaume, J.C. |
| Source: | IN: Gardner, D.; Shoback, D., eds. Greenspan’s Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. 8th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2007. pp 59-79. |
| Availability: | Available from McGraw Hill. PO Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272. Phone: 1-877-833-5524. Email: customer.service@mcgraw-hill.com. Website: www.mhprofessional.com. Price: $59.95. |
| Abstract: | This chapter about endocrine autoimmunity is from a textbook about endocrinology that describes the scientific principles and clinical management of patients with endocrine-related diseases and disorders. The author reviews basic immunologic concepts as they apply to clinical autoimmune endocrine diseases as sole entities and as polyglandular failure syndromes. Topics include basic immune components and mechanisms, autoimmunity is multifactorial, single gland autoimmune syndromes, and autoimmune polyglandular syndromes. The most common autoimmune endocrine diseases are autoimmune thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s disease) and hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), and type 1 diabetes. The chapter includes numerous black-and-white photographs and illustrations; a list of abbreviations is provided. 7 figures. 3 tables. 12 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Physiology. Pathology. Endocrine System. Hormones. Autoimmune Diseases. Immune System. Thyroid Gland. |
| Minor Keywords: | Etiology. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism. Graves’ Disease. Hashimoto’s Disease. Type 1 Diabetes. Genetics. Environmental Factors. |
| Publication Number: | ENBK10041 |
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