Pediatric endocrinology
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Pediatric endocrinology
Saunders, c1996
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This reference book on paediatric endocrinology provides guidance and information on the physiological, biochemical and genetic basis, at the molecular biological level, of a full range of problems. The text reviews the impact of molecular biology and its clinical applications to endocrinology, including a section on neonatal problems such as ambiguous genitalia, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, to help the reader care for the new-born child. Coverage helps the reader to recognize and manage a wide range of problems including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, precocious puberty, MEN-II, some forms of familial hypoglycemia, diabetes insipidus and insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Table of Contents
Organization and Integration of the Endocrine System. Molecular Endocrinology, Relevance to Clinical Management of Hormonal Disorders of Childhood. Ambiguous Genitalia. Disorders of the Thyroid in the Newborn and Infant. Hypoglycemia in the Newborn and Infant. Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in the Newborn. Disorders of Growth Hormone/IGF Secretion and Action. Thyroid Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Posterior Pituitary. Diabetes Insipidus. Diabetes Mellitus. Hypoglycemia in Childhood. The Adrenal Cortex. Pheochromcytoma and the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes. The Ovary and Female Sexual Maturation. Turner Syndrome. The Testes: Disorders of Sexual Maturation. Turner Syndrome. The Testes: Disorders of Sexual Differentiation and Puberty. Parathyroid and Vitamin D Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes. Nutritional Disorders: Integration of Energy Metabolism and Its Disorders in Childhood. Imaging Studies for Endocrine Disorders of Childhood. Endocrine Function Tests: Performance, Interpretation, And Common Pitfalls.
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