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100 Cases in Paediatrics
The new edition of this best-selling title from the popular 100 cases series explores common paediatric scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training on the ward, in the emergency department, in outpatient clinics and in the community, and which are likely to feature in qualifying examinations. The book covers a comprehensive range of presentations from cough to constipation, organized by sub-specialty area for ease of reference. Comprehensive answers highlight key take home points from each case and provide practical advice on how to deal with the challenges that occur when practising paediatric medicine at all levels.
350 pages, Hardcover
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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