Genetic Syndromes

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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…

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Inborn Errors of Metabolism

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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…

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Dermatologic Morphology

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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…

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Parasitic Infections

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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….

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Viral Infections

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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…

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Neonatal Resuscitation

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106 Neonatal Resuscitation Shazia Bhat Resuscitation of newborns has been documented as far in the past as the 16th century BC, at which time descriptions were recorded of newborns that…

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Disorders of Sexual Development

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119 Disorders of Sexual Development Chad R. Haldeman-Englert, Jennifer M. Kalish The development of the internal and external male and female reproductive systems from early embryogenesis through puberty involves a…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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110 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Jessica Wen, Rose C. Graham Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic, likely immune-mediated, inflammatory disease involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. There are two subtypes, ulcerative…

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Acne

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125 Acne Erin Pete Devon Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition of teenagers, affecting up to 85% of adolescents and frequently continuing into adulthood. Increases in circulating hormones…

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Nevi

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126 Nevi Leslie Castelo-Soccio, James R. Treat Etiology And Pathogenesis Common moles, or melanocytic nevi, are benign proliferations of melanocytes called nevus cells. They can appear tan, light brown, brown,…

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