Main description:

Pinpoint the correct diagnosis with this user-friendly guide to differential diagnosis in otolaryngology

Thieme congratulates Michael G. Stewart on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious 'Best Doctors 2018' list.

Designed as a practical resource for rapid and accurate diagnosis in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, this comprehensive manual uses an innovative format that simulates what physicians experience in daily practice. Each symptom-based chapter opens with the patient's presentation followed by an easily accessible list of potential diagnoses and supplementary data on the features of the different diseases to help the user correctly identify the problem.

Features:

Chapters labeled by signs and symptoms - not by disease - enable quick clinical reference
In-depth coverage of the diagnostic evaluation, including PET/CT of the head and neck, allergy and immunologic evaluation, key information on how to assess a variety of complaints, and much more
Numerous cross-references throughout the text clearly link different symptoms and diseases to provide a solid understanding of each diagnosis
82 high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs, including 52 in full-color, demonstrate lesions and diseases
Well-organized tables of rare diseases and syndromes aid rapid review

Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology is a must-have reference and refresher for clinicians in otolaryngology who need to update their knowledge of their own and other subspecialties in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It is also a valuable tool for otolaryngology residents and fellows as they prepare for daily practice or study for exams.

Contents:

Section I. Diagnostic Evaluation

Section II. Differential Diagnosis in Adult Otology and Neurotology

Section III. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Otology and Neurotology

Section IV. Differential Diagnosis in Adult Rhinology and Sinus Disease

Section V. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Rhinology and Sinus Disease

Section VI. Differential Diagnosis in the Oral Cavity (Adult and Pediatric)

Section VII. Differential Diagnosis in the Larynx, Pharynx, Trachea, and Esophagus (Adult and Pediatric)

Section VIII. Differential Diagnosis of the Adult Skin, Face, and Neck including the Thyroid and Parathyroid

Section IX. Differential Diagnosis of Pediatric Skin, Face, and Neck Disorders

Section X. Differential Diagnosis in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Trauma, and Reconstruction

Section XI. Using New and Forthcoming Technologies for Differential Diagnosis