Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities
Chapter 1 Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Case 1.1 A regular patient on a routine visit brings Adam, her 4-week old son, with her. You notice that his…
Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence
Chapter 8 Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence Case 8.1 Ellie is one of your regular patients, who is concerned about her teenage daughter, whom she believes…
Pain in infancy and childhood
Chapter 5 Pain in infancy and childhood Case 5.1 Astrid is a 9-week-old infant presenting with intermittent, inconsolable crying. She has regular episodes of high-pitched crying, occurring daily in the…
Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Case 7.1 Ruby is a 7-year-old girl who presents with a cough of 5 days duration. It was at first dry, became…
Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood
Chapter 2 Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood Case 2.1 You are consulted by a couple who wish to discuss with you a plan of management…
Disturbances in behaviour or mood in infancy and childhood
Chapter 4 Disturbances in behaviour or mood in infancy and childhood Case 4.1 Amy is an 8-year-old girl, taken in for massage therapy by her mother. Her mother explains that…
