ABC of 1 to 7. Paediatric dermatology.

Essential Paediatric Dermatology

The present book is aimed at general practitioners, paediatricians, and trainee dermatologists, though nurses and senior medical students would also find it helpful and interesting. It provides a concise and up-to-date illustrated account of the clinical features and treatment of the skin conditions which occur in babies and children in the U.K. and all but the very rarest diseases have been in...

Recent advances in paediatric dermatology.

The past year has produced several new clinical guidelines germane to paediatric dermatology, as well as important work related to rheumatologic overlap disorders, psoriasis comorbidities, pigmented lesions and quality of life impact. This review highlights common diagnoses and treatments useful for the practicing paediatrician.

ABC of colorectal diseases. Paediatric problems--II.

Meckel's diverticulum which has been involved in an intussusception. Polyps Painless bleeding suggests a solitary rectal polyp. These are almost always not adenomatous. The bleeding, separate from the stool and of moderate quantity, necessitates sigmoidoscopy and snaring of the polyp. Such polyps should be sent for histological examination to check that they are not premalignant. Multiple polyp...

ABC of colorectal diseases. Paediatric problems--I.

Abdominal radiograph showing The anal ta severe constipation. pain-it ind which is. Constipation is the commonest cause of abdominal pain in childhood. A full rectum may compress the bladder, causing urinary problems. Constipation may be considered as either the passage of hard stools or an irregular bowel habit. Less easily recognisable is the passage of only small motions each day with the ch...

ABC of clinical electrocardiography: Paediatric electrocardiography.