Assadi/Pediatric Kidney Disease: A Case-Based Approach

An ideal resource for specialists and non-specialist clinicians and trainees, Pediatric Kidney Disease: A Case-Based Approach contains more than 400 case reports that offer a unique learning opportunity in this challenging field. These accessible and instructive case studies help readers recognize important clinical symptoms and signs to develop the diagnostic and management skills needed for treating patients in a routine clinical practice. With wide-ranging coverage of the kidney-related complaints most likely to be encountered, this volume is an excellent reference or certification review tool for residents, fellows, and clinicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information on managing pediatric kidney disease. Provides complete, state-of-the art reviews and assessments of kidney disease in children in a concise, templated format. Presents more than 400 cases covering acute and chronic kidney failures, congenital and hereditary kidney diseases, glomerular and vascular diseases, hereditary kidney disorders, hypertension, tubulointerstitial diseases, and urinary tract infections. Begins each case with a succinct summary of patients history, signs and symptoms, examinations, and initial investigations, followed by questions and answers. Provides answers and comments that offer a detailed discussion on each topic, with further case references where appropriate. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. See more