Overview

Linear growth is a biological process of fundamental importance to the physical and psychological make-up of a child and adolescent but which can be subject to a number of interruptions and disorders. The management and treatment of patients with growth disorders constitues a major, and important, part of practice in clinical paediatrics, while in public health terms growth assessment remains one of the most useful indices of health and economic well being in both developed and the developing world. This book approaches growth and its disorders from both a physiological and pathophysiological standpoint. The book outlines in detail the fundamental biological mechanisms of normal and abnormal linear growth, how to assess growth accurately fundamental to the early detection of abnormality and, importantly, how to manage disorders leading to short and tall stature, and disorders of the timing of puberty. Throughout, emphasis is given on achieving a satisfactory outcome for the child and parent by keeping them fully informed as to what is possible from a particular treatment strategy. The result is a wide-ranging and balanced account of this challenging field drawing on the expertise of a team of international specialists from a variety of backgrounds.

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Author:   Chris Kelnar (Section of Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh) ,  Martin Savage (Paediatric Endocrinology Section, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK) ,  Paul Saenger (Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Montefiore Medical Centre, Bronx, NY, USA) ,  Chris Cowell (Clinical Associate Professor & Head, Institute of Endocrinology & Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.540kg
ISBN:  

9780340812402

ISBN 10:   0340812400
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   29 June 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1] Historical Background & Worldwide Perspectives (Part 1: Physiology of linear growth 1 Cellular growth 2 Bone and cartilage growth and metabolism 3 Genetic control of growth 4 Rhythms of Linear Growth 5 Nutrition and Growth 6 Endocrinology of growth aEURO central control 7 Endocrinology of growth aEURO peripheral hormone action 8 Normal fetal growth 9 Postnatal, infantile and childhood Growth 10 Growth at adolescence 11 Mineral acquisition during growth 12 Growth standards Part 2: Growth Assessment 1 Abnormal growth aEURO definition, pathogenesis & practical investigation 2 Practical auxology and skeletal maturation 3 Endocrine assessment 4 Radiological assessment of the skeletal dysplasias 5 Psychological assessment Part 3: Chronic Paediatric Disorders and Management of the Associated Growth Disturbance 1 Genetic and dysmorphic syndromes of short stature 2 Genetic and dysmorphic syndromes of tall stature 3 Skeletal dysplasias 4 Respiratory disorders 5 Gastrointestinal disorders 6 Renal disorders 7 Disorders of calcium and phosphate metabolism 8 Diabetes 9 Haemoglobinopathies 10 Psychological disorders 11 Growth failure in tropical and developing countries Part 4: Endocrine Causes of Abnormal Growth 1 Abnormalities of growth hormone secretion 2 Abnormalities of growth hormone action 3 Thyroid disorders 4 Adrenal disorders 5 Gonadal disorders Part 5: Treatment of Growth Disorders 1 Growth hormone deficiency 2 Idiopathic short stature 3 Turner and Noonan syndromes 4 Prader-Willi syndrome Obesity 5 Children treated for cancer 7 Precocious puberty 8 Delay of growth and puberty 9 Growth hormone resistance 10 Growth hormone releasing peptides/secretogogues 11 Aromatase inhibitors 12 Adverse and metabolic effects of GH therapy 13 Limb lengthening techniques 14 Medical management of tall stature 15 Surgical management of tall stature

Reviews

4 stars! -- Doody's Publishing This book is without doubt extensively researched and referenced ... The use of key learning points at the end of each chapter works well ... it will be a useful addition to the departmental library... -- Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2008

Author Information

Christopher J.H. Kelnar, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology, Dept of Child Life and Health, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Martin O. Savage, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology. Department of Endocrinology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK Paul Saenger, Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA Chris Cowell, Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Sydney, Australia

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