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100 Cases in Paediatrics
The 100 Cases series provides a novel learning and revision tool that works by guiding the reader through each clinical case in a highly structured manner. Each scenario provides details of the patient's medical history and the key findings of a clinical evaluation, together wtih initial
investigation results data for evaluation. Key questions then prompt the reader to evaluate the patient, and reach a decision regarding their condition and the possible treatment plan, while the answer pages reveal the processes a clinician goes through in such situations. The volumes are designed
with the student in mind, and include features to aid self-directed learning, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving. 100 Cases in Paediatrics covers the following subject areas: respiratory; cardiology; endocrinology and diabetes; gastroenterology; nephrology; infections; dermartology;
haematology; oncology; bones and joints; neurology; child and adolescent psychiatry; neonatology, and many others.
investigation results data for evaluation. Key questions then prompt the reader to evaluate the patient, and reach a decision regarding their condition and the possible treatment plan, while the answer pages reveal the processes a clinician goes through in such situations. The volumes are designed
with the student in mind, and include features to aid self-directed learning, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving. 100 Cases in Paediatrics covers the following subject areas: respiratory; cardiology; endocrinology and diabetes; gastroenterology; nephrology; infections; dermartology;
haematology; oncology; bones and joints; neurology; child and adolescent psychiatry; neonatology, and many others.
302 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2009
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September 8, 2017
Well, this was a horrific read for people not in the medical profession. Unlike the 100 Cases in ObGyn, which was an interesting and enlightening read, I recommend this for probably only pediatricians, because the content is sure to give nightmares to parents who might already be paranoid. This book contained not a single easy "oh it's just a fever" case or "it's just a simple fracture."
Case in point: Young girl presents with frozen shoulder and complains of pain in her upper arm. Bloodwork and x-ray ensue. Diagnosis? Young children do not get frozen shoulder. This is a case of osteosarcoma.
Yes, that's bone cancer. And if cancer is frightening even to people who are in their 70s and (let's face it) staring at the cemetery straight in the eyes, it's even more heartbreaking when you think of it in conjunction with a fourteen year old girl.
Case in point: Four year old girl presents with chest pains and shortness of breath. Father died of TB. Girl has HbSS sickle cell anemia. Diagnosis? Sickle chest syndrome, also known as acute chest syndrome.
Yes, she's inherited two sickle cell genes, one from each parent. Lifespan of such rare cases are approximately 40 years of age, and they die from chest pain. How horrible is this?
If I hadn't taken long breaks while reading this to read other books, I'm sure I would have broken down in tears. Of course, I do think all pediatricians should read this book and not diagnose simple fractures when it's osteosarcoma. So, for them, this book is probably a must.
Case in point: Young girl presents with frozen shoulder and complains of pain in her upper arm. Bloodwork and x-ray ensue. Diagnosis? Young children do not get frozen shoulder. This is a case of osteosarcoma.
Yes, that's bone cancer. And if cancer is frightening even to people who are in their 70s and (let's face it) staring at the cemetery straight in the eyes, it's even more heartbreaking when you think of it in conjunction with a fourteen year old girl.
Case in point: Four year old girl presents with chest pains and shortness of breath. Father died of TB. Girl has HbSS sickle cell anemia. Diagnosis? Sickle chest syndrome, also known as acute chest syndrome.
Yes, she's inherited two sickle cell genes, one from each parent. Lifespan of such rare cases are approximately 40 years of age, and they die from chest pain. How horrible is this?
If I hadn't taken long breaks while reading this to read other books, I'm sure I would have broken down in tears. Of course, I do think all pediatricians should read this book and not diagnose simple fractures when it's osteosarcoma. So, for them, this book is probably a must.
February 1, 2018
perfect variations of topics and diseases presentation, perfect explanation!
May 26, 2022
Very useful for medical students and paediatricians in training. Easy to read 2-3 pages cases, with several tables summarising clinical presentation, key points, differential diagnosis, investigations, etc.
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