Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patricia R. Chess, MD Basic Information Definition Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a diaphragmatic defect resulting from failure of the posterolateral portion of the diaphragm to develop,…
Cat-Scratch Disease Mary T. Caserta, MD Basic Information Definition Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a subacute to chronic regional lymphadenitis syndrome that occurs after cutaneous, ocular, or mucous membrane inoculation in…
Blepharitis Anna F. Fakadej, MD, FAAO, FACS Basic Information Definition Blepharitis is a spectrum of acute and chronic inflammation of the eyelids. Synonyms Chalazia Meibomitis Seborrheic blepharitis Staphylococcus blepharitis ICD-9-CM…
Animal Bites Leticia Manning Ryan, MD , Robert J. Freishtat, MD, MPH Basic Information Definition Bites may occur from a variety of animals including dogs, cats, and rodents; most are…
Chapter 65 Nephrology Lavjay Butani, Bruce Z. Morgenstern ACUTE RENAL FAILURE ETIOLOGY What Is Acute Renal Failure? Acute renal failure (ARF) refers to sudden deterioration in renal function. ARF can…
Chapter 59 Emergencies Charles A. Jennissen, Steven Z. Miller†, SEIZURES ETIOLOGY What Causes Seizures? Identification of the specific cause of a seizure (Table 59-1) usually comes only after the patient…
Chapter 31 Emergencies and Trauma An Initial Approach Charles A. Jennissen, Steven Z. Miller†, ETIOLOGY What Causes Most Life-Threatening Emergencies? Infants: infection, trauma (particularly child abuse), metabolic disorders, and congenital…
Chapter 54 Adolescents with Known Conditions Ken Cheyne, Michael R. Lawless ACNE ETIOLOGY What Causes Acne? Adolescent acne is caused by obstruction of the sebaceous follicles located primarily on the…
Chapter 15 The Healthy Adolescent Ken Cheyne, Michael R. Lawless Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. Although often thought to be tumultuous, most adolescents navigate this…
Chapter 22 Behavior Problems Linda J. Cooper-Brown, StacEy McConkey ETIOLOGY How Common Are Behavior Problems? Nearly 25% of school-age patients are evaluated by physicians for behavioral concerns ranging from minor…
