Ninety-seven chapters present the basics of rheumatological practice, along with high-level tips on diagnosis and treatment. The book discusses the general concepts and scientific basis of rheumatology, evaluation, systemic connective tissue diseases, the vasculitides, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, arthritis, metabolic and hematological diseases, bone and cartilage disorders, hereditary and congenital factors, nonarticular and regional musculoskelatal disorders, neoplasms and tumor-like lesions, pediatric diseases, and the management of disorders. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)