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Author Sarafoglou, Kyriakie.

Title Pediatric endocrinology and inborn errors of metabolism / Kyriakie Sarafoglou ; associate editors, Georg Hoffman, Antoinette Moran, Karl Roth ; consulting editor, Howard Courtney
Published New York : McGraw-Hill, [2009]
©2009

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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.
Metabolism, Inborn errors of.
Endocrine System Diseases.
Child.
Metabolism, Inborn Errors.
Author Hoffman, Georg.
LC no. 2007045992
ISBN 9780071439152 alkaline paper
0071439153 alkaline paper