This desktop reference consists of 121 case studies of both common and rare conditions that may be encountered in paediatric practice. Each case contains one or more clinical photographs, a series of questions related to the image(s), and then offers a comprehensive overview of the condition, as well as appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the problem. Pediatric Secrets includes 224 clinical, color photographs, as well as an ancillary illustrating cutaneous adverse drug reactions.

A single photograph is considered to be more effective than one thousand words. A clinical photograph depicting salient features of a disease not only gives a spot diagnosis but is also equivalent to seeing a case virtually. This book Pediatric Secrets consists of series of colored photographs of various common and uncommon problems that we all encounter in clinical practice. Additionally, various relevant details are also provided to enrich the content and benefit the reader maximally. All of us can realize the difficulties of taking a good photograph in a busy clinic and furthermore in crying, moving and uncooperative children. Many times, we had to take 30 or 40 snaps to get a real good and representative shot that is included in this book. Various cases have been arranged in alphabetical order (name of disease) for creating some order amongst disorder. Index would also help to find out a particular condition in the book soon. Learning is an endless and ongoing process. It must go on till we are alive. This work is a small contribution in this process. It is meant to improve our diagnostic and management skills for better child care. Let us see, how this book shape up in times to come. We expect your overwhelming response, best wishes and blessings for it to bloom and blossom.

This book Pediatric Secrets consists of excellent photographs with case history of more than 100 cases that are encountered in pediatric practice including both common and rare cases. This book serves dual purpose. It not only offers opportunity to practice observational skills but also provides the reader basic knowledge about concerned disease. Captures sharp clinical photographs of excellent quality that represent manifestations in virtual patients followed by relevant questions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of a condition followed by appropriate diagnosis as well as the insight of process of making the diagnosis. Cases have been arranged in alphabetical order (name of disease). Reader is stimulated to observe photograph closely for clues that would help him to arrive at correct answers. Answers are provided along with relevant information about the condition depicted in the photograph. Additionally, various relevant details are also provided to enrich the content and benefit the reader maximally. This book to all concerned doctors who manage childhood diseases.

About the Author

Anoop Verma MD FIAP FIAMS FCGP Consulting Pediatrician.Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Vijay P Makhija MD DNB Consulting Pediatrician.Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Contents

۱۲۱ Cases