This handbook covers anatomy and physiology before moving on to identification, investigation and management of specific endocrine disorders. As well as covering common and less common endocrine problems, there are also chapters on endocrine investigations and endocrine emergencies, designed for quick reference. INDICE: 1: Growth, including short and tall stature; 2: Puberty and its disorders; 3: The pituitary and hypopituitarism; 4: Endocrine effects of other diseases and treatments; 5: Diabetes mellitus; 6: Obesity; 7: Hypoglycaemia; 8:Adrenal gland disorders; 9: The thyroid gland and its disorders; 10: Calcium,vitamin D and bone disorders; 11: Disorders of sex development; 12: Emergencies; 13: Endocrine investigations; Appendix 1- Growth charts; Appendix 2- Patient support groups and other endocrine organisations
- ISBN: 978-0-19-923222-2
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Desconocida
- Páginas: 422
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés