Harrison’s Endocrinology, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by J. Larry Jameson

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 560
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Endocrinology--with all the authority of HARRISON'S A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "It is intended for students, residents, and fellows interested in endocrinology. It also serves as a good reference source or review book for general internists. Each chapter is written by authors recognized as authorities in the field....This well-written, easy to read book provides a thorough baseline understanding of the major subjects in endocrinology. It can be used both for review and for quick reference for a specific topic. Due to the continuous advances in our understanding of endocrine diseases and treatments, the second edition is a necessary update."--Doody's Review Service Featuring the chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison's principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation. Features: Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know endocrinology topics, including pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal disorders; reproductive endocrinology; diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipoprotein metabolism; disorders affecting multiple endocrine systems, and disorders of bone and calcium metabolism Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topics Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance 88 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e Content updates, new developments, and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e 29 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e: Anthony S. Fauci, MD Eugene Braunwald, MD Dennis L. Kasper, MD Stephen L. Hauser, MD Dan L. Longo, MD J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
1 Principles of Endocrinology......Page 12
Section I: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders......Page 26
2 Disorders of the Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus......Page 27
3 Disorders of the Neurohypophysis......Page 61
4 Disorders of the Thyroid Gland......Page 73
5 Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex......Page 110
6 Pheochromocytoma......Page 144
Section II: Reproductive Endocrinology......Page 154
7 Disorders of Sex Development......Page 155
8 Disorders of the Testes and Male Reproductive System......Page 167
9 Testicular Cancer......Page 191
10 The Female Reproductive System: Infertility and Contraception......Page 197
11 Menstrual Disorders and Pelvic Pain......Page 212
12 The Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy......Page 218
13 Hirsutism and Virilization......Page 227
14 Gynecologic Malignancies......Page 233
15 Sexual Dysfunction......Page 243
Section III: Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism......Page 252
16 Biology of Obesity......Page 253
17 Evaluation and Management of Obesity......Page 262
18 The Metabolic Syndrome......Page 270
19 Diabetes Mellitus......Page 278
20 Hypoglycemia......Page 325
21 Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism......Page 334
Section IV: Disorders Affecting Multiple Endocrine Systems......Page 358
22 Endocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas......Page 359
23 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias and Autoimmune Endocrinopathies......Page 378
24 Endocrine Paraneoplastic Syndromes......Page 390
Section V: Disorders of Bone and Calcium Metabolism......Page 398
25 Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Health and Disease......Page 399
26 Approach to Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia......Page 417
27 Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland......Page 422
28 Osteoporosis......Page 454
29 Paget’s Disease and Other Dysplasias of Bone......Page 473
Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance......Page 486
Review and Self-Assessment......Page 502
A......Page 536
B......Page 538
C......Page 539
D......Page 541
E......Page 542
G......Page 543
H......Page 545
I......Page 548
K......Page 549
M......Page 550
O......Page 552
P......Page 553
S......Page 556
T......Page 557
Z......Page 560