Hyperpigmented Skin Disorders
124 Hyperpigmented Skin Disorders Vikash S. Oza From the newborn period through young adulthood, hyperpigmented skin lesions are one of the most common findings on physical examination. Although often of…
Sexually Transmitted Infections
89 Sexually Transmitted Infections Kristen A. Feemster Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) present a significant source of morbidity among adolescents, especially young women. According to 2007 surveillance data, adolescents represent 25%…
Principles of Human Genetics
116 Principles of Human Genetics Kathryn Chatfield Recent data have suggested that 71% of pediatric hospital admissions were for children with an underlying disorder with a significant genetic component, including…
Infections of the Head and Neck
87 Infections of the Head and Neck Jessica L. Hills Cervical Lymphadenitis Cervical lymph node enlargement is a common problem in children and adolescents. Almost all children have small palpable…
Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
43 Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Marsha Ayzen, Anitha S. John Acyanotic heart lesions can be separated into two categories: shunt lesions and nonshunt lesions. Shunt lesions, such as ventricular septal…
Infections of the Urinary Tract
93 Infections of the Urinary Tract Eric D. Shelov For patients from infancy to adolescence, infections of the urinary tract are an important topic for pediatric clinicians. As a group,…
Hyperbilirubinemia
100 Hyperbilirubinemia Kristin N. Ray Although most infants experience a transient increase in their bilirubin levels during the first week of life, a subset of infants experiences a more severe…
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
90 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Eric D. Shelov Skin and soft tissue infections are common problems in the inpatient and outpatient populations. This chapter includes a discussion of localized…
Fungal Infections
98 Fungal Infections Melissa Mondello, Jason Y. Kim Fungi are one of the four major groups of infectious organisms, along with viruses, bacteria, and parasites. They are divided into two…
