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Title Diagnostics of endocrine function in children and adolescents / editor, Michael B. Ranke
Edition 3rd rev. and extended ed
Published Basel ; New York : Karger, 2003

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 545 pages) : illustrations
Contents Preface / M.B. Ranke -- Before Using This Book / M.B. Ranke -- Laboratory Techniques, Quality Management and Clinical Validation of Hormone Measurement in Endocrinology / M.W. Elmlinger -- Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders with Molecular Genetic Methods / R. Pfaffle -- Sonographic Measurement of Endocrine Tissue / A. Neu and H.-P. Haber -- In vivo Diagnostic Methods of Imaging and Testing of Endocrine Function with Radionuclides / C. Reiners and J. Farahati -- Diagnostic Tests of Thyroid Function in Children and Adolescents / A. Gruters -- Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency and Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests / M.B. Ranke -- Methods of Evaluating Spontaneous Growth Hormone Secretion / K. Albertsson-Wikland and S. Rosberg -- Assessment of Urinary Growth Hormone / J. Girard -- Insulin-Like Growth Factors and Their Binding Proteins / W.F. Blum and R. Schweizer -- Growth Hormone Suppression: Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Excess and Hyperprolactinemia / H. Frisch and S. Riedl -- Testing Water Regulation / P. Czernichow -- Diagnostic Procedures in Endocrine Disorders of Sodium Regulation / U. Kuhnle and S. Lewicka -- Vitamin D and Parathyroid / K. Kruse -- Hyperinsulinism-Induced Hypoglycaemia: Towards an Understanding of the Molecular Mechanisms of Unregulated Insulin Release / K.E. Cosgrove, R.M. Shepherd, A. Natarajan, K.J. Lindley, A. Aynsley-Green and M.J. Dunne -- Approach to the Diagnosis of Hypoglycaemia in Infants and Children / G. Soltesz, A. Aynsley-Green and A. Morris -- Tests of [beta]-Cell Function in Childhood and Adolescence / E. Heinze and R.W. Holl -- Endocrine Function of the Testis / J.W. Honour and M.O. Savage -- Gonadotropins, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Tests, and the Ovary / J. Muller -- Adrenal Function Tests / M.G. Forest -- Profiling Steroids by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: Clinical Applications / S.A. Wudy and J. Homoki -- Aspects of Prematurity / H.A. Wollmann -- Assessment of Bone Metabolism and Biochemical Markers / E. Schoenau and F. Rauch -- Quantification of Bone Mass and Density / E. Schoenau and F. Rauch -- Perturbations of the Endocrine System with Changes in Body Weight / R.H. Muzumdar and P. Saenger
Summary The completely revised and expanded third edition offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the diagnostics of endocrine function as well as normal reference values for the differential diagnosis of the major endocrine disorders in the pediatric and adolescent age group. Leading international specialists present in-depth rational diagnostic strategies based on pathogenetic considerations and extensive personal experience. Recent developments in assay and imaging techniques are presented in detail, and their clinical relevance is evaluated. Easy-to-use tables and figures allow quick reference. Flowcharts of possible diagnostic pathways lead to the most frequent diagnoses. With its broad range of diagnostic methods and protocols in compact and readable form, this volume will be an indispensable reference tool not only for endocrinologists but also for pediatricians and professionals in other specialties seeking guidance on how to deal with complex differential diagnostic situations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Pediatric endocrinology.
Children.
Endocrine System Diseases -- diagnosis
Adolescent
Child
Hormones -- analysis
children (people by age group)
Children
Pediatric endocrinology
Endocrinologie.
Kinderen.
Diagnostiek.
Kind -- Endokrinologische Funktionsdiagnostik -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Endokrinologische Funktionsdiagnostik -- Kind -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Heranwachsender -- Endokrinologische Funktionsdiagnostik -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Endokrinologische Funktionsdiagnostik -- Heranwachsender -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Form Electronic book
Author Ranke, Michael B
S. Karger (Firm)
ISBN 9783318009132
331800913X