Differential Diagnosis in Pediatrics

The focus of this book is on the differential diagnosis of symptoms and signs. Common clinical conditions from various systems are included with each topic including a brief introduction with definitions as applicable, enumeration of the differential diagnosis in text, box, table, and figure format as needed, and an explanation of differentiating each condition based on history, clinical features and investigations leading to particular diagnosis. Wherever possible, an algorithmic approach been adopted and where essential, illustrations have been incorporated. Each chapter ends with important references for further reading. As the emphasis is on differential diagnosis, treatment aspects are deliberately excluded. Focuses on differential diagnosis of symptoms and sign. Each chapter discusses definition, differential diagnosis, history, clinical features and investigations, leading to diagnosis. Supported by explanatory tables, illustrations and algorithms. Information has been presented lucidly and in a reader-friendly manner. The book will be a boon for the pediatricians to guide them in day-to-day practice as well as for the pediatric residents.