Short Stature
3Short Stature Introduction Definitions of short stature, failure to thrive, and growth failure Physiology of growth Endocrine control of growth Clinical assessment of growth Clinical assessment of short stature Investigation…
Diabetes Mellitus
1Diabetes Mellitus Definition Incidence Biochemistry Clinical presentation Investigations Initial management of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes Insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes Dietary management Management of the child presenting with…
Calcium and Bone
10Calcium and Bone Physiology Hypocalcaemia Treatment Rickets Osteoporosis Hypercalcaemia When to involve a specialist centre Transition Future developments Controversial points Potential pitfalls Case histories Significant Guidelines/Consensus Statements References Further Reading…
Adrenal Disorders
8Adrenal Disorders Physiology Investigations of adrenocortical function Glucocorticoid excess Glucocorticoid deficiency Mineralocorticoid excess Mineralocorticoid deficiency Sex steroid excess Adrenal enzyme defects Sex steroid deficiency Adrenal medullary disorder Future developments Potential…
Thyroid Disorders
6Thyroid Disorders Embryology, anatomy, and physiology of the thyroid gland Foetal and neonatal thyroid metabolism Thyroid function tests (TFTs) Definition and classification of thyroid disorders Congenital hypothyroidism Acquired hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism…
Differences in Sex Development and Common Genital Anomalies
7Differences in Sex Development and Common Genital Anomalies Introduction Normal sexual differentiation and its genetic and hormonal control Classification of DSDs Initial investigation of dsds Aetiological diagnosis, sex assignment, and…
Hypoglycaemia
2Hypoglycaemia Physiology Symptoms and signs of hypoglycaemia Definition Aetiology Preliminary examination and investigation Treatment Emergency management of acute hypoglycaemia Guidelines for follow‐up When to involve a specialist centre Transition Future…