Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (Case 20)
Chapter 51 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (Case 20) Lindsay Chase, MD , Gary Frank, MD, MS Case A 5-year-old boy has a “rash” on his right thigh. A bug…
Neonatal Fever (Case 16)
Chapter 46 Neonatal Fever (Case 16) Jennifer R. Rosenthal, MD Case A 17-day-old presents with a fever. Differential Diagnosis Sepsis Urinary tract infection (UTI) Bronchiolitis Meningitis or encephalitis Speaking Intelligently…
Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Chapter 29 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Kathleen B. O’Brien, MD Speaking Intelligently The preparticipation physical evaluation should be designed specifically to ensure the health and well-being of young athletes; that is,…
Professor’s Pearls
Professor’s Pearls Section II: The Outpatient Office Rosemary Casey, MD Consider the following clinical problems and questions posed. Then refer to the discussion of these issues by Rosemary Casey MD,…
Dysuria (Case 12)
Chapter 41 Dysuria (Case 12) Carolyn Milana, MD Case A 4-year-old girl with dysuria and frequency for 1 day Differential Diagnosis Urinary tract infection Trauma Sexually transmitted infection/child abuse Nonvenereal…
The Annual Well Child Visit
Chapter 23 The Annual Well Child Visit Robert L. Bonner, Jr. , MD Speaking Intelligently As pediatricians, we have a unique position as health-care providers for children. Pediatricians have the…
Feeding Difficulty (Case 11)
Chapter 40 Feeding Difficulty (Case 11) Deborah M. Consolini, MD Case An otherwise healthy 12-month-old boy with frequent emesis and feeding difficulties since birth has poor weight gain and food…
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…
