Full Description
Accurate diagnosis in paediatric medicine is essential because early detection and appropriate intervention can significantly alter the trajectory of a child's health and development. The manifestation of symptoms in children differs from those in adults, with younger children in particular, lacking the ability to describe how they feel.
An Algorithm Approach to Pediatric Diagnosis streamlines the diagnostic process for paediatric healthcare professionals.
The book serves as a practical guide, offering clear, step-by-step algorithms that can be applied in clinical settings. These algorithms are based on the latest evidence and best practices, ensuring clinicians have a reliable resource at their fingertips when faced with the complex task of diagnosing paediatric conditions.
Organised by symptomatology, chapters cover 139 common symptoms in childhood. Each topic is structured to guide readers through a logical sequence including differential diagnosis, relevant investigations and red flag signs, which necessitate urgent attention and care.
The algorithms are designed to be user-friendly, allowing for quick reference during patient encounters in a busy outpatient setting.
In addition to its use as a clinical tool, this book will also serve as a valuable educational resource for medical students, residents and fellows, helping them master the complexities of paediatric diagnosis.
Contents
Anxiety
Learning Disability
Fever with Rash in Children
School Refusal and Absenteeism
Precocious Puberty
Tall Stature
Depression
Developmental Delay
Phimosis
Hematuria
Goiter
Bowlegs
Flatfeet
Approach to Short Stature
Alopecia and Hair Shaft Disorders
Self-Stimulatory Behavior in Children
The "ABCs" of Cyanosis
Hearing Loss
Anemia in Children
Neonatal Seizures
Vertigo
Undescended Testis or Cryptorchidism
Tinnitus
Fever without Focus
Tics in Children
Abnormal Gait: A Systematic Approach
Noisy Breathing
Grunting
Hemoptysis
Inborn Errors of Immunity
Approach to a Child with Back Pain
Proteinuria
Neonatal Jaundice
Vaginal Bleeding
Dysuria
Thumb Sucking
Hepatomegaly
Abdominal Pain
Splenomegaly
Rectal Bleeding in a Child
Syncope
Childhood Obesity
Gonadal Underdevelopment
Enuresis
Acute Red Eye
Gynecomastia
Acute Scrotum
Hypothyroidism in Children
Watery Eyes
Acute Eye Pain
Limping Child
Approach to Abdominal Mass in Children
Hypertonia
Hypotonia in Infants
Jaundice
Proptosis
Sleep Disturbances
Edema in Children
Strabismus
Epistaxis
Halitosis
Nystagmus
Urticaria
Ptosis
Hypertension in Children and Adolescents
Ear Discharge
Difficulty in Breathing (Dyspnea)
Chest Pain
Dysmenorrhea
Joint Pain
Acute-onset Cough
An Algorithmic Approach to Bleeding in Children
Amenorrhea
Dysphagia
Hoarseness of Voice
Irritability and Fussiness in Children
Persistent Nasal Discharge/Nasal Obstruction
Poor Scholastic Performance
Self-harm
Weight Loss
Abdominal Distension in Children
Cervical Swellings
Chronic Cough
Constipation in Children
Delayed Puberty
Earache in Children
Fecal Incontinence in Children
Limb Pain
Stridor
Vomiting
Bell's Palsy
Toe Walking
Ataxia
Altered Sensorium
Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood
Microcephaly
Facial Dysmorphism
Vision Impairment
Speech Delay
Breath-holding Spells
Palpitation
Birth Injuries
Acne Vulgaris
Angioedema
Clubbing
Eczema
Inattention and Impulsivity
Hyperhidrosis
Hemangiomas
Rashes
Bleeding Neonate
Fever of short duration
Fever with Joint Pain
Fever of Unknown Origin
Haedache
Hematemesis
Lymphadenopathy
Oliguris
Polyuria
Unusual Urine Color and Odour
Temper Tantrums
Anorexia
Antenatally Detected Renal Anomalies
Approach to Fatigue and Weakness in Office Practice in Pediatrics
Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Picky Eating
Substance Use
Approach to Failure to Thrive
Feeding Difficulties in Newborns
Congenital Orthopedic Disorders
Drooling
Hirsutism
Cardiac Murmurs
Steatorrhea
Torticollis in Children
Vaginal Discharge
Skin Infections
Hypopigmented Skin Lesions
Hyperpigmented Patches
