Atlas of Growth and Endocrine Disorders in Children

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of growth and endocrine disorders in children.

Divided into 24 chapters and presented by organ system, topics include growth problems, delayed puberty, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, Type 1 diabetes, calcium deficiencies and much more.

Each section is presented in a step by step format covering clinical evaluation, history, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment.

The book is highly illustrated with clinical images and tables. Each image is accompanied by a brief description of the clinical feature it represents.

Key points

• Complete guide to diagnosis and management of growth and endocrine disorders in children
• Covers numerous conditions in all organ systems
• Each topic presented in step by step format
• Highly illustrated with images and tables with descriptions

1. Growth Evaluation
2. Short Stature
3. Tall Stature
4. Growth Hormone Deficiency
5. Turner Syndrome
6. Precocious Puberty
7. Delayed Puberty
8. Gynecomastia
9. Childhood Obesity
10. Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
11. Micropenis
12. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
13. Adrenal Insufficiency
14. Cushing’s Syndrome
15. Hypothyroidism
16. Hyperthyroidism
17. Goitres and Thyroid Nodules in Children
18. Hypoglycemia
19. Type 1 Diabetes
20. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
21. Diabetes Insipidus
22. Disorders of Calcium Metabolism-Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia
23. Rickets
24. Polyglandular Disorders

Prisca Colaco MD DCH
Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India