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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.
List of contents
Section One: Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 1. Sore Throat
Chapter 2. Cough
Chapter 3. Respiratory Distress
Chapter 4. Earache
Chapter 5. Apparent Life-Threatening Event - Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
Section Two: Cardiac Disorders
6 Chapter. Syncope and Dizziness
Chapter 7. Chest Pain
Chapter 8. Murmurs
Section Three: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 9. Failure to Thrive
Chapter 10. Abdominal Pain
Chapter 11. Diarrhea
Chapter 12. Vomiting and Regurgitation
Chapter 13. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Chapter 14. Hepatomegaly
Chapter 15. Jaundice
Chapter 16. Constipation
Chapter 17. Abdominal Masses
Section Four: Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 18. Dysuria
Chapter 19. Proteinuria
Chapter 20. Hematuria
Chapter 21. Acute and Chronic Scrotal Swelling
Chapter 22. Menstrual Problems and Vaginal Bleeding
Chapter 23. Disorders of Sexual Development
Section Five: Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 24. Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Chapter 25. Dysmorphology
Chapter 26. The Irritable Infant
Chapter 27. Unusual Behaviors
Section Six: Neurosensory Disorders
Chapter 28. Headaches
Chapter 29. Hypotonia, Weakness, and Stroke
Chapter 30. Paroxysmal Disorders
Chapter 31. Altered Mental Status
Chapter 32. Eye Disorders
Section Seven: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 33. Arthritis
Chapter 34. Gait Disturbances
Chapter 35. Back Pain in Children and Adolescents
Section Eight: Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 36. Lymphadenopathy and Neck Masses
Chapter 37. Pallor and Anemia
Chapter 38. Bleeding and Thrombosis
Section Nine: Infectious Diseases
Chapter 39. Fever
Chapter 40. Fever and Rash
Chapter 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
