Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Metabolic Diseases

Pediatric endocrinology is a medical subspecialty dealing with disorders of the endocrine glands, such as variations ofphysical growth and sexual development in childhood, diabetes and many more. Inborn errors of metabolism are raregenetic (inherited) disorders in which the body cannot properly turn food into energy. The disorders are usually caused bydefects in specific proteins (enzymes) that help break down (metabolize) parts of food. There are many different types ofinborn errors of metabolism. This is a clinical guide for managing both pediatric endocrine disorders and inborn errors ofmetabolism. This text skillfully blends the disciplines of endocrinology and inborn metabolic disorders into one clinicallyfocused, highly visual resource. This practical, user-friendly text delivers the latest information and clinical insights cliniciansneed to confidently diagnose and manage pediatric patients. This resource guides readers through the etiology,pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic laboratory examinations, and treatments methods andoptions of each disorder. This text successfully balances authority and comprehensiveness with a strong clinical, practicalapproach that delivers an unmatched integrated discussion of the fields. This book contains numerous photos, illustrations,diagnostic algorithms and tables that summarize key concepts and assist in the decision-making process.