Case Based Reviews in Pediatric Endocrinology

Book excerpt: Presented in case study format, this book is a comprehensive guide to endocrine disorders in children. Divided into seven sections, it covers all major endocrine problems in infants, children and adolescents, including growth, puberty, obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, fluid and electrolyte balance, hypoglycaemia, calcium metabolism, and sexual development disorders. The final section discusses radiological and nuclear imaging. Written by experienced paediatric endocrinologists from Asia, USA, UK and South Africa, each topic features algorithms for evaluation and management, as well as diagrams and tables, to enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to paediatric endocrine disorders Covers all major endocrine problems in infants, children and adolescents Author and editor team from Asia, USA, UK and South Africa Each topic features algorithms for evaluation and management