Davies Terry F. (ed.) A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology

3rd edition. — Springer, 2022. — 528 p. — ISBN: 978-3-030-84366-3.Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this case-based guide emphasizes the latest investigative advances in both imaging and molecular diagnostics and new treatment approaches for a wide variety of common and complex endocrine conditions. Utilizing unique clinical case histories, each main endocrine condition and disorder is curated by a senior Section Editor with an introduction to his or her area covering both physiology and pathophysiology. This introductory chapter is followed by several case histories written by invited experts and designed to cover the important relevant pathophysiology, following a consistent chapter format for ease of use, including bulleted objectives, case presentations, a review of the diagnosis, lessons learned, and 3-5 multiple-choice review questions. Section headings include the pituitary, thyroid (overactivity, interactivity, and cancer) and parathyroid, adrenal disorders, metabolic bone disease, type 2 diabetes, lipid abnormalities, obesity, and pregnancy. Topics new to this edition include PCOS, transgender medicine, and the endocrine effects of viral infections. With a focus on covering major parts of the APDEM curriculum, A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology remains a tremendous resource for junior and veteran clinicians alike.Pituitary Disorders.
Thyroid Overactivity.
Thyroid underactivity.
Thyroid Cancer.
Adrenal Disorders.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Metabolic Bone Diseases.
Endocrine Disorders in Men.
Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Lipid Abnormalities.
Obesity.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Transgender Medicine.
Endocrine Effects in Virus Infections.