Table of Contents
Ch. 1 Organization and Integration of the Endocrine System 1
Ch. 2 Molecular Endocrinology 15
Ch. 3 Receptor Transduction of Hormone Action 33
Ch. 4 Calcium Metabolism 65
Ch. 5 Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in the Newborn and Infant 97
Ch. 6 Ambiguous Genitalia 111
Ch. 7 Hypoglycemia in Neonates and Infants 135
Ch. 8 Disorders of the Thyroid in the Newborn and Infant 161
Ch. 9 Thyroid Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence 187
Ch. 10 Disorders of Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor Secretion and Action 211
Ch. 11 Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary 289
Ch. 12 Diabetes Mellitus 323
Ch. 13 Hypoglycemia in the Infant and Child 367
Ch. 14 The Adrenal Cortex 385
Ch. 15 Pheochromocytoma and the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes 439
Ch. 16 Puberty in the Female and Its Disorders 455
Ch. 17 Turner Syndrome 519
Ch. 18 The Testes 565
Ch. 19 Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in the Child and Adolescent 629
Ch. 20 Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes 671
Ch. 21 Nutritional Disorders 689
Ch. 22 Imaging in Pediatric Endocrine Disorders 725
Ch. 23 Principles of Endocrine Laboratory Examination 757
Index 771
Synopsis
Completely updated, the new edition of this easy-to-reference text examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of pediatric endocrine disorders. Leaders in the field discuss the hottest topics—including genetics, diabetes and obesity—impacting today's endocrine practice, keeping you up to date. A user-friendly organization speeds you to the information you need, and conceptual illustrations and photographs depict the latest advances with consistency and clarity. It's the guidance you need to provide effective, state-of-the-art care for your pediatric and neonatal patients.
Examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of endocrine disorders all in one convenient reference.
Incorporates the importance of molecular biology as it relates to developmental and pediatric endocrinology.
Offers expanded coverage of genetics, diabetes and obesity—topics of increasing concern in pediatric endocrinology today.
Presents the work of many new contributors for fresh perspectives on the current state of pediatric endocrinology.
Provides new tables of normal values and growth charts for monitoring your patients' progress.
Concepts, Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests and Imaging—making the material easy to navigate.
Annotation
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Biography
Sperling, Mark A., MD (Univ of Pittsburgh)
The contributors represent the specialties of pediatrics, radiology, and endocrinology. All are from U.S. academic medical centers, including Univ of Pittsburgh, UCLA, and Harvard.
