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Bottom Line Information to Effectively Diagnose Disorders The diagnosis, management, and clinical testing associated with old, traditional, and new endocrine disorders have seen numerous advances during the past 10 years since the publication of the previous edition of this bestselling resource. Updating its classic predecessor in content and format, Endocrine and Metabolic Testing Manual, Fourth Edition provides an authoritative and comprehensive resource on the clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory testing for endocrine disorders. Presents Relevant ICD-9 Codes for All Procedures and Tests Written by two widely respected authorities with more than 60 years of combined experience in diagnostic endocrinology, this medical guide is organized by endocrine organ system into 12 chapters. All tests within each chapter provide accurate, brief, but adequate, information regarding indications for the test, the procedure for performing the test, instructions for how to interpret test results, suggestions for further reading, and useful ICD-9 diagnosis codes. The book is laden with tables, making the information easy to find and use. Enhanced Features of the Fourth Edition: *Expanded Coverage: Includes most endocrine and metabolic disorders and the appropriate testing associated with their diagnoses *Improved Organization: Uses a more standardized format for easier use *Sample Calculations: Assists in calculating complex formulas with ease and accuracy *Highly Informative Tables: Summarizes critical information in a reader-friendly format With detailed instruction on how to perform and interpret clinical test procedures, this practical reference is an essential resource for endocrinologists and pathologists. Newly designed and reformatted, the new edition enables quick access to complete and authoritative information about the diagnosis, screening, and management of traditional and emerging endocrine disorders.

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Author:   Robert F. Dons ,  Frank H. Wians, Jr.
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   4th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781420079364

ISBN 10:   1420079360
Pages:   639
Publication Date:   17 June 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Thyroid Gland Testing Thyroid Hormone Reserve Thyroid Hormone Excess Thyroid Malignancies Pituitary Gland Testing Corticotroph (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Reserve Corticotroph (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Excess Somatotroph (Growth Hormone) Reserve 65 Somatotroph (Growth Hormone) Excess Gonadotroph Reserve Gonadotroph Excess Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Reserve Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Excess Prolactotroph (Prolactin) Reserve Prolactotroph (Prolactin) Excess Posterior Pituitary Arginine Vasopressin Reserve Posterior Pituitary (Arginine Vasopressin) Excess Detection of the Leakage of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in Pituitary Disease or after Transsphenoidal Surgery Pancreas Gland Testing (Hypoglycemia and Diabetes) Tests for Nonfasting or Random Hypoglycemia and Fasting Hypoglycemia Tests for Fasting Hypoglycemia in Adult Patients Tests for Hypoglycemia in Pediatric Patients Insulin Reserve Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Control of Hyperglycemia Criteria for Identification of Insulin Resistance or Early Diabetes Mellitus Risk Assessment for Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Nonlipid Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Lipid Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Apolipoprotein (ApoB, ApoC, ApoE, and Lp(a)) Testing in Disorders of Lipid Metabolism Tests for Complications of Hyperglycemia Retinopathy of Diabetes Mellitus Nephropathy of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Neuropathy of Diabetes Mellitus Ketoacidopathy of Diabetes Mellitus Hepatopathy as a Complication of Diabetes Mellitus Adrenal Gland Glucocorticoid Reserve Glucocorticoid Excess in Cushing's Syndrome Determining the Etiology of Cushing's Syndrome Mineralocorticoid Reserve Mineralocorticoid Excess Catecholamine Excess (Pheochromocytoma) Virilizing Gonadal Steroids of Adrenal Origin in Females Bone and Parathyroid Glands Assessment of the Axial Skeleton (Spine and Hip) Bone Turnover Assessment Calcium Metabolism Assessment Parathyroid Adenoma Localization Discriminating Between Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia Male Reproductive Organ and Sexual Differentiation Testing Testes Male Infertility Neoplasms of the Male Reproductive Tract Sex Differentiation Female Reproductive Organ Testing Ovaries, Uterus, and Placenta 397 Female Infertility, the Menopause Transition, and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pregnancy Female Androgens Neoplasms of the Female Reproductive Tract Gastroenteropancreatic (Noninsulinoma) Endocrine Tumors and Endocrine Tissue Tumor Markers Gastrinomas Carcinoid Tumors Other Hormone-Producing Gastrointestinal Tumors Gastroenteropancreatic Tumor Imaging Tumor Markers Secreted from Endocrine Tissue Tests for Nutritional Status Body Composition Analysis and Nutritional Assessment Nutritional Status as Marked by Levels of Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Nutrients Diagnosis of Eating Disorders and Nutrition-Related Diseases Emerging or Historical Endocrine and Metabolic Tests with Potential Clinical Utility Tests for Thyroid Disorders Tests for Pituitary Tumors Tests for Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Tests for Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Tests for Hyperglycemic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Tests for Determining Adrenal Status Test for Bone Density in the Peripheral Skeleton Male Reproductive System Test Female Reproductive System Tests Endocrine Tumor Test Appendix 1: Questionnaires Appendix 2: Specimen Collection Protocols SCP-1: Urine Sample Collection: Patient Instructions SCP-2: Saliva Sample Collection: Patient Instructions SCP-3: Semen Sample Collection: Patient Instructions SCP-4: Blood Sample Collection Protocol: Growth Hormone (GH) Testing SCP-5: Blood Sample Collection Protocol: Bilateral Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling SCP-6: Blood Sample Collection Protocol: Measurement of Potassium [K+] in Nonhemolyzed Blood SCP-7: Blood Sample Collection Protocol and Report Form: Adrenal Vein Sampling SCP-8: Blood Sample Collection Protocol: Selective Venous Sampling for Localization of Hyperfunctioning Parathyroid Glands SCP-9: Blood Sample Collection Protocol: Measurement of Testosterone in Blood

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Dr. Robert F. Dons, Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine Associates, San Antonio, Texas, USA Dr. Frank H. Wians, Jr., University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA

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