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The fifth edition of Pediatric Endocrinology marks the 22nd
anniversary of this textbook. This edition has built upon
the accumulated experience of the previous versions and
every one of the chapters has been thoroughly updated;
thereby its content enhances the reputation that Pediatric
Endocrinology has enjoyed as ‘‘the classic book in the field.’’
Each of the topics of the chapters of the fifth edition of this
book addresses one of the many potential alterations of
patients referred to the pediatric endocrinologist for evaluation
and treatment. Together, they provide the most updated
information needed by the physician caring for these
children, yet written with the detail required by the subspecialist
in academic settings. The chapters are written in
a didactic manner, containing practical information, with
comprehensive discussions that address all clinical situations.
Thereby, the book serves to increase the knowledge of both the
practitioner and the subspecialist. The fifth edition of Pediatric
Endocrinology constitutes a state-of-the art textbook, written by
mature, well-established contributors who transmit their
knowledge in an erudite manner, covering the theoretical
and the clinical considerations of each entity.
Since the first edition of Pediatric Endocrinology published
in 1985, the field has grown and has evolved. The
state of knowledge and the scientific basis of the practice
of the specialty are markedly different from that of two decades
ago. This edition encompasses the current status of the
specialty and the care of patients with pediatric endocrine
diseases. The ever-increasing scope of the science of endocrinology
and the rapid acquisition of new knowledge are
captured and synthesized in each chapter by experts in
all aspects of the specialty. The clinical care and practical
aspects of pediatric endocrinology are written by those
who are committed to the practice of the specialty.
The fifth edition of Pediatric Endocrinology comprises
two volumes—each one dealing with major areas in the
field. The expanded version of the textbook allows a comprehensive
review of the multiple advances and provides
the reader the factual information to address all the concerns
that arise when caring for children with endocrinerelated
alterations. Each one of these two books contains
comprehensive chapters of specific entities that contain sufficient
detailed information to cover the topic in its entirety.
Thereby, each volume constitutes a book in its own right, yet
both complement each other and together they form the
resource in the field in an integrated easy-to-read and
clearly written manner. |