Main description:

This 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

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