Approach to the Pediatric Patient
Chapter 4 Approach to the Pediatric Patient Jerold C. Woodhead How Do I Approach the Pediatric Patient? Evaluation in pediatrics requires attention to development. Some patients may be unable or…
Genetic Syndromes
120 Genetic Syndromes Jennifer M. Kalish, Chad R. Haldeman-Englert Diagnosis of genetic syndromes is based on a systematic approach using a thorough medical history, pedigree analysis, detailed physical examination, pattern…
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
121 Inborn Errors of Metabolism Reena Jethva Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are a subgroup of genetic disorders in which biochemical pathways are blocked or have significantly decreased activity, often…
Dermatologic Morphology
122 Dermatologic Morphology Lara Wine Lee Basic Structure Of The Skin The skin has three basic layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue (Figure 122-1). Throughout these layers are additional…
Parasitic Infections
99 Parasitic Infections Jennifer J. Wilkes, Jason Y. Kim Parasitic disease causes extensive morbidity and mortality worldwide in children, particularly Plasmodium falciparum, which causes 1 to 2.7 million deaths annually….
Viral Infections
97 Viral Infections Joyce Yang Epstein-Barr Virus Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common virus: most people become infected sometime in their lives. The clinical syndrome frequently associated with EBV is…
