Nelson pediatric symptom-based diagnosis /
Kliegman, Robert,editor.
Lye, Patricia S.,editor.
Bordini, Brett J.,editor.
Toth, Heather,editor.
Basel, Donald,editor.
"Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis, by Drs. Robert M. Kliegman, Patricia S. Lye, Brett Bordini, Heather Toth, and Donald Basel, uses a unique, step-by-step, symptom-based approach to differential diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children and adolescents. Conveniently linked to the world's best-selling pediatric reference, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition, it focuses on the symptoms you're likely to see in general practice, as well as uncommon disorders. You'll find clear guidance on exactly what to consider and how to proceed when faced with a host of common symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, chest pain, gait disturbances, and many more"--Publisher's description.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SECTION ONE: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS -- 1. Sore Throat -- 2. Cough -- 3. Respiratory Distress -- 4. Earache -- 5. Apparent Life-Threatening Event - Brief Resolved Unexplained Event -- SECTION TWO: CARDIAC DISORDERS -- 6 --. Syncope and Dizziness -- 7. Chest Pain -- 8. Murmurs -- SECTION THREE: GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS -- 9. Failure to Thrive -- 10. Abdominal Pain -- 11. Diarrhea -- 12. Vomiting and Regurgitation -- 13. Gastrointestinal Bleeding -- 14. Hepatomegaly -- 15. Jaundice -- 16. Constipation -- 17. Abdominal Masses -- SECTION FOUR: GENITOURINARY DISORDERS -- 18. Dysuria -- 19. Proteinuria -- 20. Hematuria -- 21. Acute and Chronic Scrotal Swelling -- 22. Menstrual Problems and Vaginal Bleeding -- 23. Disorders of Sexual Development -- SECTION FIVE: DEVELOPMENTAL AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS -- 24. Intellectual and Developmental Disability -- 25. Dysmorphology -- 26. The Irritable Infant -- 27. Unusual Behaviors -- SECTION SIX: NEUROSENSORY DISORDERS -- 28. Headaches -- 29. Hypotonia, Weakness, and Stroke -- 30. Paroxysmal Disorders -- 31. Altered Mental Status -- 32. Eye Disorders -- SECTION SEVEN: MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS -- 33. Arthritis -- 34. Gait Disturbances -- 35. Back Pain in Children and Adolescents -- SECTION EIGHT: HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS -- 36. Lymphadenopathy and Neck Masses -- 37. Pallor and Anemia -- 38. Bleeding and Thrombosis -- SECTION NINE: INFECTIOUS DISEASES -- 39. Fever -- 40. Fever and Rash -- 41. Recurrent Fever, Infections, Immune Disorders, and Autoinflammatory Diseases -- SECTION TEN: ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC DISORDERS --  42. Disorders of Puberty -- 43. Short Stature -- 44. Hypoglycemia -- 45. Urinary Incontinence and Polyuria -- 46. Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disturbances -- SECTION ELEVEN: DERMATOLOGY -- 47. Congenital Cutaneous Lesions and Infant Rashes -- 48. Acquired Rashes in the Older Child
"Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis, by Drs. Robert M. Kliegman, Patricia S. Lye, Brett Bordini, Heather Toth, and Donald Basel, uses a unique, step-by-step, symptom-based approach to differential diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children and adolescents. Conveniently linked to the world's best-selling pediatric reference, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition, it focuses on the symptoms you're likely to see in general practice, as well as uncommon disorders. You'll find clear guidance on exactly what to consider and how to proceed when faced with a host of common symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, chest pain, gait disturbances, and many more"--Publisher's description.
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