Scope of the Series

This book series presents new concepts of pathogenesis, including genetic, epigenetic determinants and epidemiology of rheumatic diseases. It focuses on current classification criteria, recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. The goal of the series is to explain various aspects of disorders associated with impaired immune response and autoimmunity processes. It also discusses risk factors associated with the development of autoimmune diseases, as well as latest discoveries and future perspectives of this extremely dynamic field of internal medicine - rheumatology.

Contents

**Section 1**

**Section 2**

**Section 3**

**Section 4**

Don't Miss Lupus *by Stephen Soloway*

**Preface XI**

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Pick the Case **1**

**Chapter 1 3**

The Lupus Kidney Disease Update **19**

**Chapter 2 21**

**Chapter 3 35**

Lupus and the Endocrinal System **61**

**Chapter 4 63**

Lupus Pregnancy: An Update on All **81**

**Chapter 5 83**

*by Melissa Fernandes, Vera Bernardino, Anna Taulaigo, Jorge Fernandes,* 

Lupus Nephritis: Renal Biopsy Guiding the Clinician *by Rosa Marlene Viero and Daniela Cristina dos Santos*

*by Fahd Adeeb and Wan Ahmad Hafiz Wan Md Adnan*

Endocrine Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus *by Ifigenia Kostoglou-Athanassiou, Lambros Athanassiou* 

Lupus Nephritis: Current Updates

*and Panagiotis Athanassiou*

*Ana Lladó and Fátima Serrano*

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pregnancy
