Normal Child Growth and Development
Normal Child Growth and Development Mark H. Deis Roberta E. Bauer Pediatricians at well-child visits are the first and most consistent screeners of development, and they along with parents monitor…
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Neurocutaneous Syndromes George E. Tiller The neurocutaneous syndromes or phakomatoses (phakos, Gr., a lentil, or lentil-shaped spot) are a group of unrelated disorders characterized by congenital abnormalities of the skin…
Board Simulation: Neurology
Board Simulation: Neurology Bruce H. Cohen QUESTIONS 1. A 4-year-old boy is being evaluated for developmental delay. His parents describe him as a very slow feeder who often choked on…
Neuromuscular Disorders: Muscular Dystrophies and Congenital Myopathies
Neuromuscular Disorders: Muscular Dystrophies and Congenital Myopathies Neil R. Friedman Childhood myopathies are a heterogeneous group of disorders primarily affecting skeletal muscles. They must be differentiated from primary neuropathic processes…
Nonepileptic Paroxysmal Disorders in Children
Nonepileptic Paroxysmal Disorders in Children Ajay Gupta Bruce H. Cohen, Elaine Wyllie APPROACH TO CHILDREN WITH PAROXYSMAL EVENTS A variety of disorders in children present as paroxysmal events that may…
Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Therapy
Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Therapy Deepak K. Lachhwani Elaine Wyllie Epilepsy is a common disorder, affecting approximately 2% of the U.S. population. For every patient, two types of diagnosis are important:…
Board Simulation: Allergy and Immunology
Board Simulation: Allergy and Immunology Nicola M. Vogel QUESTIONS 1. An 8-year-old girl has asthma and atopic dermatitis and documented skin test positive hypersensitivity to tree pollen and dust mites….
Board Simulation: Airway and Pulmonary Disorders
Board Simulation: Airway and Pulmonary Disorders Samiya Razvi QUESTIONS 1. An infant is born at 32 weeks gestation by cesarean section to a 19-year-old primigravida mother who had no antenatal…
Allergic Disorders
Allergic Disorders Alton L. Melton Jr. Allergic diseases affect approximately 20% to 30% of the pediatric population in the United States and are responsible for 15% to 25% of physician…
