Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease Athar M. Qureshi In this chapter, some basic congenital heart lesions that are not only important from the perspective of the general pediatric board certification examinations, but…
Recognition of Cardiovascular Disorders
Recognition of Cardiovascular Disorders Daniel J. Murphy Jr. HEART MURMURS Auscultation is a critical component of the physical examination of the infant or child. A proper examination is conducted in…
Board Simulation: Neonatology
Board Simulation: Neonatology Elumalai Appachi QUESTIONS 1. A 4-week-old male infant presents with fever and irritability for 3 days. On examination he lies motionless and has an erythematous rash, bullae,…
Neonatal Sepsis and Congenital Infections
Neonatal Sepsis and Congenital Infections Camille Sabella Approximately 10% of liveborn infants contract an infection in the neonatal period. In comparison with older children and adults, neonates have less effective…
Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn
Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Craig H. Raskind OVERVIEW Respiratory diseases in the neonate often present as respiratory distress. Respiratory distress is a clinical mosaic composed of a combination of…
Board Simulation: Endocrinology
Board Simulation: Endocrinology Elumalai Appachi QUESTIONS 1. The parents of a 10-year-old girl (Fig. 20.1) are concerned about her height. She is shorter than her classmates, and the parents request…
Short Stature and Growth Hormone Therapy
Short Stature and Growth Hormone Therapy Douglas G. Rogers Short stature is a common complaint. Of every 20 children, the height of one will be below the fifth percentile channel…
Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism Robert J. Cunningham III This chapter discusses the complex systems that control the homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus. The aim is to provide an understanding of…
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Disease Douglas G. Rogers EMBRYOGENESIS During embryogenesis, epithelial cells on the pharyngeal floor thicken to form a diverticulum. At about the fourth gestational week, the diverticulum elongates, and the…
Adrenal Disorders
Adrenal Disorders Anzar Haider Adrenal disorders represent a classical bio-feedback system and underscore the importance of physiology and biochemistry in understanding the disease process. ANATOMY The adrenal gland is a…
