Pediatric diagnosis : interpretation of symptoms and signs in children & adolescents

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Pediatric diagnosis : interpretation of symptoms and signs in children & adolescents

Morris Green

Saunders, c1998

6th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This easy-to-use, fully revised 6th Edition retains its concise, problem-oriented approach to the differential diagnosis of all paediatric signs and symptoms. This new edition covers all common and uncommon signs and symptoms for infants, children, and adolescents, including biomedical, developmental, and psychosocial considerations. Review of the 5th Edition: "A classic reference for all physicians involved in the care of children...A practical compendium of the differential diagnosis of pediatric physical findings...A superb addition to the reference library." -"Current Surgery".

Table of Contents

Part I: The Physical Examination. Approach to the Physical Examination. The Head. The Eyes. The Ears. The Nose. The Mouth and Pharynx. Speech. The Jaw and Salivary Glands. The Neck. The Chest and Breasts. The Heart and Blood Pressure. The Abdomen. The Genitalia. The Anus and Rectum. The Nervous System. The Skeletal System. The Muscular System. The Skin. Part II: Signs and Symptoms. Fever. Regurgitation and Vomit. Diarrhea. Constipation. Dysphagia. Abdominal and Pelvic Pain. Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Polyphagia, Polydipsia, PICA, And Binge Eating. Rectal Bleeding. Jaundice. Failure to Thrive or Loss of Weight. Understature. Gigantism: Overstature. Overgrowth. Symptoms Related to Sexual Development. Obesity. School Failure. Mental Retardation. Hyperactivity: Attention Deficit. Sleep Problems. Convulsions. Delirium. Coma. Fainting. Vertigo. Headaches. Irritability, Excessive Crying. Respiratory Distress. Stridor, Noisy Breathing, Wheezing, Grunting. Respiratory Infections. Cough. Cyanosis. Chest Pain. Frequent Infections. Lymphadenopathy. Fatigue. Edema. Limb and Musculoskeletal Pain. Tumours, Swellings, Masses. Urinary Tract Symptoms. Unusual Odors. Pallor and Anemia. Hemorrhage and Purpura. Psychosocial Symptoms: General. Psychosocial Symptoms in Infancy. Depression. School Refusal (Avoidance, Phobia). Toddler "Out-Of-Control" Behaviour. Other Behavioural Complaints. Conversion Symptoms. Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviours. Substance Abuse Symptoms and Signs. Sexual Abuse Symptoms. Self-Injurious Behaviour. Firesetting. The Paediatric Psychosocial Diagnostic Interview.

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