Pediatric Gastroenterological Diagnosis: A Diagnostic Primer serves as a practical, step-by-step guide designed to strengthen the triage and diagnostic abilities of both pediatric gastroenterology trainees and practicing pediatric gastroenterologists. With a user-friendly format, this manual addresses the challenges of diagnosing pediatric gastrointestinal disorders by offering clear, actionable strategies. The book is divided into three comprehensive sections, each focusing on different aspects of diagnosis, including theoretical foundations, specific disease states, and practical clinical applications. Through a blend of evidence-based information and real-world scenarios, this resource equips clinicians with the knowledge and confidence needed for accurate diagnoses.
In addition to its core diagnostic guidance, the book features a variety of pediatric tables, references, and concise clinical vignettes that help clinicians recognize and avoid potential diagnostic pitfalls. The inclusion of both historical context and up-to-date practices ensures readers are well-versed in the evolution of pediatric gastroenterology. The structure of the manual allows for quick reference, making it ideal for busy clinical environments.
Table of Contents
PART 11. Introduction
2. What makes a good diagnostician
3. History: sorting the wheat from the chaff
4. D�j� vu and jamais vu
5. Where/when/how and why?
6. Likelihood and odds
7. The importance of age/gender/ethnocultural considerations
8. Selfdoubt, who to consult and why?
9. Online aids and how to use them?
10. Diagnostic Futures and Blue Sky Gastroenterology
Part 2
11. Non gastroenterological clues
12. Dysphagia
13. Failure to thrive
14. Abdominal pain
15. Vomiting
16. Diarrhoea
17. Malabsorption
18. Protein losing enteropathy
19. Constipation
20. Haematemesis
21. Rectal bleeding
22. Inflammatory bowel disease
23. Bowel obstruction
24. Polyps/malignancy
25. Iron deficiency
26. Cholestasis/jaundice
27. Liver failure
28. Hepatomegaly
29. Hepatosplenomegaly
30. Infections
31. Congenital malformations
PART 3
32. Perioral lesions/mouth /tongue /gingiva /teeth
33. Oesophagus
34. Stomach
35. Small bowel
36. Colon
37. Anus
38. Pancreas
39. Gallbladder and bile ducts
40. Liver
41. Miscellany i.e. eyes /teeth /nails/skin/heart /lungs/kidneys

