Splenomegaly Matthew J. Ryan INTRODUCTION Splenomegaly may be evident in benign viral infections, serious systemic infections, hematologic diseases, neoplastic conditions, and metabolic disorders. The terms “splenomegaly” and “hypersplenism” are not…
Sore Throat Esther K. Chung INTRODUCTION Sore throat is one of the most common reasons children are brought to medical attention. Most often, this complaint is part of an upper…
Short Stature Dorit Koren Adda Grimberg INTRODUCTION Linear growth is an integral part of childhood development. Human growth generally occurs in a predictable pattern: Rapid growth of intrauterine life—how much…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Lisa K. Tuchman Amy L. Weiss INTRODUCTION Among all age groups, adolescents and young adults are at the highest risk of being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted…
Sexual Abuse Cindy W. Christian INTRODUCTION Child sexual abuse is defined as the involvement of children in sexual activities that they cannot understand, are not developmentally prepared for, cannot give…
Scrotal Pain, Acute Kate Kraft INTRODUCTION When evaluating a patient with acute scrotal pain, testicular torsion should be considered the diagnosis until proven otherwise. Testicular torsion is the only condition…
Respiratory Distress Esther M. Sampayo INTRODUCTION Respiratory distress is defined by increased work of breathing that can lead to respiratory failure, a state of inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation. Symptoms and…
