Patterns and Target Antigens
by Amer N Kalaaji
Stressing the benefits of immunofluorescence in dermatologic diagnosis, Mayo Clinic Atlas of Immunofluorescence in Dermatology:
- provides a wide selection of photographs that vividly showcase and depict the array of immunofluorescence patterns that dermatologists or pathologists may encounter
- summarizes direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) findings in an easy-to-follow table format including various target antigens relating to disease states
- supplies physicians, residents, and fellows with practical strategies to effectively identify, diagnose, and understand immunofluorescence patterns in immunobullous diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and various dermatologic conditions
- stands as an invaluable source for board exam preparation by providing reader-friendly study tools such as a summary table, a flowchart, and review questions with answers
- offers a convenient and quick review of target antigens which is invaluable in board exam preparation
This atlas stands as a unique authoritative source to thoroughly review the many immunofluorescence patterns seen in immunodermatology for conditions such as immunobullous diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and other miscellaneous dermatologic disorders.
Contents
- Linear Basement Membrane Zone Staining Pattern
- Cell Surface/Intercellular Space (ICS) Staining Pattern
- Granular Basement Membrane Zone Staining Pattern
- Shaggy Basement Membrane Zone Staining Pattern
- Vascular Staining Pattern and Others
Summary
Practice Questions for Board Exams
Index
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