One of a series of books in the series of "Problem Solving", this book presents a comprehensive case load of patient disorders seen by the general practitioner and endocrinologist. At the beginning of each case are a few practical questions to stimulate the reader. This is then followed by clinical presentation and the reader is led through the logical work-up to reach a diagnosis. An algorithm accompanies most cases to provide a pictorial quick overview of the clinical steps. References are key but kept to a minimum. Each of the major areas of endocrinology are covered: thyroid, adrenal gland, pituitary, reproduction, growth and development, calcium and bone, endocrine hypertension, water, electroytes and glucose. The authors also conclude with a section on therapeutic aspects. The chief author, Professor Lee Kennedy, is a British expatriate, now in a leading clinical role in Australia. Lee has experience in numerous clinical areas and is involved with teaching medical students.
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Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I: Thyroid; 1. Graves' Disease; 2. Hyperthyroidism - Multinodular Goitre; 3. Thyroid Nodule; 4. Sick Euthyroid Syndrome; 5. Amiodarone and the Thyroid; 6. Graves' Disease in a Woman of Reproductive Age; 7. Thyroid Function in Early Pregnancy; 8. Postpartum Thyroid Disturbance (PPTD); 9. Thyrotoxic Crisis; 10. Dysthyroid Eye Disease; Part II: Adrenal Gland; 11. Addison's Disease; 12. Multiple Endocrine Deficiency Syndrome; 13. The Incidental Adrenal Nodule; 14. Cushing's Syndrome; 15. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia; Part III: Pituitary; 16. Acromegaly; 17. Prolactinoma; 18. Non-functioning Pituitary Adenoma; 19. Hypopituitarism: Investigation and Treatment; Part IV: Reproductive; 20. Primary Amenorrhoea; 21. Secondary Amenorrhoea; 22. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Subfertility; 23. Premature Ovarian Failure; 24. Hirsutism; 25. Erectile Dysfunction; 26. Male Hypogonadism; Part V: Growth and Development; 27. Delayed Puberty; 28. Gynaecomastia; 29. Turner's Syndrome; 30. Klinefelter's Syndrome; Part VI: Calcium and Bone; 31. Hyperparathyroidism; 32. Hypocalcaemia; 33. Peri menopausal Osteoporosis; 34. Osteoporosis in the Elderly; 35. Paget's Disease; Part VII: Endocrine Hypertension; 36. Hypertension - Is It Endocrine?; 37. Phaemochromocytoma; 38. Conn's Syndrome; Part VIII: Water, Electrolytes and Glucose; 39. Hyponatraemia; 40. Hypokalaemia; 41. Hypomagnesaemia; 42. Diabetes Insipidus; 43. Hypoglycaemia; Part IX: Therapeutic Aspects; 44. Corticosteroid and Mineralocorticoid Replacement; 45. Discontinuing Corticosteroids; 46. Neutropenia on Carbimazole; 47. Lithium; 48. Calcium and Vitamin D; 49. Oestrogen and Progesterone; 50. Thyroid Hormone Replacement; General index.
