Pediatric endocrinology : the requisites in pediatrics / [edited by] Thomas Moshang.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Moshang, Thomas.

Series:

Requisites in pediatrics

The requisites in pediatrics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pediatric endocrinology.

Endocrine System Diseases.

Child.

Medical Subjects:

Endocrine System Diseases.

Child.

Physical Description:

xv, 282 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Elsevier Mosby, [2005]

Summary:

This volume in the Requisites in Pediatrics series offers expert guidance on the major endocrine disorders found in clinical practice. It uses the proven Requisites format to deliver the information you needfast. Perfect for quick review and exam preparation, this is one resource you'll consult again and again. Each chapter begins with a discussion of normal physiology, providing normative clinical standards and normal lab values for each disorder. Separate sections in each chapter present information on disorders such as hormone deficiency hormone resistance and hormone excess. Tables offer guidance on diagnosis, laboratory and radiologic studies, therapies, and when to refer to a specialist.Key points at the end of each chapter highlight vital information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0323018254

OCLC:

54029487