Pediatric Endocrinology: The Requisites in Pediatrics

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 need?fast. 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.