Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of growth and endocrine disorders in children.
Divided into 24 chapters and presented by organ system, topics include growth problems, delayed puberty, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, Type 1 diabetes, calcium deficiencies and much more.
Each section is presented in a step by step format covering clinical evaluation, history, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment.
The book is highly illustrated with clinical images and tables. Each image is accompanied by a brief description of the clinical feature it represents.
Key points
- Complete guide to diagnosis and management of growth and endocrine disorders in children
- Covers numerous conditions in all organ systems
- Each topic presented in step by step format
- Highly illustrated with images and tables with descriptions
Table of Contents
- Growth Evaluation
- Short Stature
- Tall Stature
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Turner Syndrome
- Precocious Puberty
- Delayed Puberty
- Gynecomastia
- Childhood Obesity
- Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
- Micropenis
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Cushing’s Syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Goitres and Thyroid Nodules in Children
- Hypoglycemia
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorders of Calcium Metabolism-Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia
- Rickets
- Polyglandular Disorders
