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

3rd edition. — Springer, 2022. — 1316 p. — ISBN 978-3-030-84367-0.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 a number of 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, review of the diagnosis, lessons learned, and 3-5 multiple-choice review questions. Section headings include the pituitary, thyroid (overactivity, underactivity 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