Description |
xiii, 949 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Purpose: Essential Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, presented in a simplified narrative with a hyper reliance on algorithms and tables targeted for residents, pediatricians and non-endocrine pediatric specialists who need concise and understandable answers to their endocrine and metabolic questions. -- Preface -- Purpose/how to use this book. -- Introduction -- 1. Classic Features/Cardinal Manifestations of endocrine and metabolic disorders. -- 2. Pathophysiology of endocrine system (feedback, receptors, hormones, etc). -- 3.Pathophysiology of metabolism (mitochondrial, gluconeogenesis, Krebs Cycle, etc). -- 4. Interaction of endocrine/metabolic system and with other systems (Skeletal/Cardiac/MuscleCNS, etc). -- 5. Approach to the Endocrine and Metabolic Patient -- Disorders Of Fuel Metabolism -- 6. Hypoglycemia -- Hyperinsulinism -- Fatty Acid Oxidation Defects -- Gluconeogenesis Defects -- 7. Diabetes -- 8. Failure to Thrive -- 9. Obesity -- Disorders Of Thyroid -- 10. Hypothyroidism -- 11. Hyperthyroidism -- 12. Thyroid nodules -- Disorders Of Growth -- 13. Short Stature -- 14. Tall Stature -- Homocystinuria -- Marfan?s -- Gigantism -- 15. Misc. Syndromes -- Disorders Of The Adrenals -- 16. Addison?s -- 17. Cah -- 18. Cushing -- Disorders Of Puberty -- 19. Precocious Puberty -- 20. Delayed Puberty -- Disorders Of Reproductive System -- 21. Sex Differentiation -- 22. Ovarian Failure -- Turner?s, etc -- 23. Testicular Failure -- Kleinefelter?s, etc -- Disorders Of Calcium And Phosphate Metabolism -- 24. Hypoparathyroidism -- 25. Hyperparathyroidism -- 26. Rickets -- Disorders Of Water And Electrolyte Metabolism -- 27. Diabetes Insipidus -- 28. Nephrogenic Diabetes -- 29. Hypokalemia/Hyperkalemia -- 30. Hyponatremia/Hypernatremia -- 31. Misc. Disorders -- Disorders Of Acid Base Metabolism -- 32. Metabolic Acidosis -- Dka -- Organic Acidurias (Maple Syrup, Isovaleric) -- Misc Endocrine/Metab disorders -- 33. Metabolic Alkalosis -- Misc Endocrine/Metab disorders -- Urea Cycle Defects -- Mitochondrial And Peroxisomal Disorders -- 34. Merrf -- 35. Melas -- 36. Zellweger -- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes -- 37. Men 1 -- 38. Men 2 -- 39. Pheochromocytoma -- Interventions Causing Endocrine Manifestations -- 40. Endocrine consequences of curing childhood cancers (radiotherapy, chemotherapy) -- 41. Surgical -- 42. Medications |
Summary |
"In one practical, user-friendly tutorial, a team of international contributors delivers the latest information and clinical insights you need to confidently diagnose and manage pediatric patients. This full-color resource guides you through the etiology, pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic laboratory examinations, and treatments regimens of each disorder. Features: Full-color presentation with numerous photos, illustrations, diagnostic algorithms, tables, and text boxes that summarize key concepts and assist in the decision-making process ; At-a-Glance feature beginning each disease-based chapter summarizes all the clinical information you need to differentiate between disorder sub-types in one easy-to-find place ; All-inclusive coverage encompasses the full spectrum of critical topics ; Emergency assessment and treatment chapter gives you fast, clear guidance on acute presentations of endocrine and metabolic disorders ; Chapter on newborn screening walks you through an abnormal screening result to follow-up diagnostic testing ; Complete and detailed information on all laboratory and radiographic testing used to diagnose disorders in both disciplines."--Publisher's website |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Also available online (Table of contents) |
Subject |
Pediatric endocrinology.
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Metabolism, Inborn errors of.
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Endocrine System Diseases.
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Child.
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Metabolism, Inborn Errors.
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Author |
Hoffman, Georg.
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LC no. |
2007045992 |
ISBN |
9780071439152 alkaline paper |
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0071439153 alkaline paper |
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