Pediatric Endocrinology
Author | : Dennis M. Styne |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0781736420 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780781736428 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pediatric Endocrinology written by Dennis M. Styne and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the Core Handbook Series in Pediatrics, this book provides a practical discussion of the major endocrine disorders that can be managed in the primary care setting. The book opens with a chapter on signs and symptoms in endocrine disease and then moves into specific disease chapters such as growth disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and more. Each chapter consists of a brief discussion of the relevant pathophysiology and moves into diagnosis and treatment, making liberal use of tables and algorithms.