Ear Pain (Case 9)
Chapter 37 Ear Pain (Case 9) Jacquelyn M. Aveta, MD, FAAP Case A 22-month-old with ear pain Differential Diagnosis Otitis media Foreign body Traumatic ear injury Otitis externa Speaking Intelligently…
Fever (Case 8)
Chapter 36 Fever (Case 8) Justin F. Lynn, MD, MPH Case A 24-month-old with fever of 38.8° C (102° F) for 24 hours who is cranky and not feeding or…
Constipation (Case 7)
Chapter 35 Constipation (Case 7) Gerald M. Fendrick, MD Case A 6-year-old boy with infrequent bowel movements, every 6 to 7 days. Stools are large, hard, and painful to pass…
Headache in Childhood (Case 4)
Chapter 32 Headache in Childhood (Case 4) Marcy E. Yonker, MD, FAHS Case An 8-year-old child with episodic headaches Differential Diagnosis Migraine Tension-type headache Acute sinusitis Speaking Intelligently When I…
Cough (Case 3)
Chapter 31 Cough (Case 3) Aaron S. Chidekel, MD Case A 5-year-old has a tight, nocturnal cough for 4 weeks with posttussive emesis. Differential Diagnosis Infection Asthma Foreign body Suppurative…
Sore Throat (Case 2)
Chapter 30 Sore Throat (Case 2) Christopher P. Bonafide, MD Case A 9-year-old with fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing for 2 days Differential Diagnosis Viral pharyngitis Group A streptococcal…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Case 1)
Chapter 27 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Case 1) Amanda E. Bennett, MD, MPH , Nathan J. Blum, MD Case The parent of a 7-year-old boy is concerned about his performance in first…
The Special Needs Child
Chapter 25 The Special Needs Child Maureen C. McMahon, MD Speaking Intelligently During my first office visit for a child with special health-care needs, I perform a complete assessment. I…
