Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide

Format: Hardback
Length: 882 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This third edition of the highly regarded textbook, which has been extensively revised and updated, covers the most common and challenging conditions seen by practicing endocrinologists and primary care physicians, including growth, hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, calcium and bone, and reproductive disorders, as well as metabolic syndromes. This expanded third edition includes new topics such as conditions of overgrowth, low bone density and its management, endocrine issues related to sexual identity, mineralocorticoid disorders and endocrine hypertension, and endocrine emergencies. Some existing chapters are expanded to take into account recent advances in the field. Each chapter contains key points, an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. New to this edition are concluding sections in each chapter containing relevant case material and multiple choice review questions.

Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource for all clinicians concerned with the myriad endocrinologic disorders seen in children and adolescents. This third edition of the highly regarded textbook, which has been extensively revised and updated, covers the most common and challenging conditions seen by practicing endocrinologists and primary care physicians, including growth, hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, calcium and bone, and reproductive disorders, as well as metabolic syndromes. This expanded third edition includes new topics such as conditions of overgrowth, low bone density and its management, endocrine issues related to sexual identity, mineralocorticoid disorders and endocrine hypertension, and endocrine emergencies. Some existing chapters are expanded to take into account recent advances in the field. Each chapter contains key points, an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. New to this edition are concluding sections in each chapter containing relevant case material and multiple choice review questions.

This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed and up-to-date overview of the clinical management of pediatric endocrine diseases and disorders. It is designed to serve as a valuable resource for both endocrinologists and primary care physicians who are involved in the care of children and adolescents with these conditions. The book is organized into 14 chapters, each covering a specific area of pediatric endocrinology.

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to pediatric endocrinology, including an overview of the endocrine system, the development of the endocrine system in children, and the common endocrine disorders seen in pediatric patients. Chapter 2 covers the evaluation and diagnosis of pediatric endocrine disorders, including the use of diagnostic tests, such as blood tests and imaging studies. Chapter 3 discusses the treatment of pediatric endocrine disorders, including the use of medications, hormone therapy, and surgical interventions. Chapter 4 covers the management of growth disorders, including pituitary dwarfism, growth hormone disorders, and thyroid disorders. Chapter 5 covers the management of hypothalamic and pituitary disorders, including disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, adrenal insufficiency, and gonadotropin disorders. Chapter 6 covers the management of thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules. Chapter 7 covers the management of calcium and bone disorders, including osteoporosis, rickets, and vitamin D deficiency. Chapter 8 covers the management of reproductive disorders, including puberty. Chapter 9 covers the management of metabolic disorders, including diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. Chapter 10 covers the management of endocrine emergencies, including adrenal crises, thyroid storms, and hypoglycemia. Chapter 11 covers the management of sexual identity disorders, including gender dysphoria and intersex disorders. Chapter 12 covers the management of mineralocorticoid disorders, including adrenal insufficiency and hypertension. Chapter 13 covers the management of endocrine hypertension, including primary and secondary causes. Chapter 14 covers the management of endocrine emergencies, including adrenal crises, thyroid storms, and hypoglycemia.

In conclusion, Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide, Third Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for all clinicians concerned with the clinical management of pediatric endocrine diseases and disorders. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the endocrine system, the development of the endocrine system in children, and the common endocrine disorders seen in pediatric patients. The book is organized into 14 chapters, each covering a specific area of pediatric endocrinology, and includes key points, an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. This book is an essential resource for both endocrinologists and primary care physicians who are involved in the care of children and adolescents with these conditions.

Weight: 2004g
Dimension: 189 x 266 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319737812
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2018