Pediatric and Adolescent
Gynecology 2/e
Joseph S. Sanfilippo ,
MD, James and Marjorie Gilmore Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MCP
Hahnemann School of Medicine; Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Allegheny
General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
In this revised second edition,
an outstanding team of contributors explore the broadest areas of this
subspecialty - from the appearance of gender abnormalities in the delivery room
through the trials of pubescence, early maturation, and precocious childbearing.
This up-to-date text contains high-quality illustrations (including numerous
colour plates) and extensive references. Also, the diversity of subjects covered
will help the reader understand both the physical and psychological problems
which beset the female from birth to adolescence.
Features
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Includes the most up-to-date information available on the evaluation and
management of the pediatric adolescent gynecologic patient
- Offers
comprehensive coverage of every relevant stage, from birth through to
adolescence
- Discusses
both physical and psychological problems the practitioner may encounter
- Contains
300 superb illustrations, 56 in full color
- Provides
up-to-the-minute guidance on such issues as molecular biology, genetic
engineering, neuroendocrine-immature reproductive systems, precocious
puberty, and more
What's New
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Discusses up-to-date concepts regarding neuroendocrine-immature reproductive
systems
- Covers
the psychosocial aspects related to precocious puberty
- Provides
current information on molecular biology and genetic engineering
- Discusses
third generation progestins in oral contraceptives as focused in adolescence
- Features
new case report sections covering general injuries
Contents
SECTION I: GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 1 - Embryology and
Normal Anatomy - Kunwar P. Bhatnagar
Chapter 2 - Normal Growth and
Pubertal Development - Dennis M. Styne
Chapter 3 - Abnormalities of
Growth - Raymond L. Hintz
Chapter 4 - Neuroendocrinology
- Paola Palma Sisto, Edward O. Reiter, Peter A. Lee
Chapter 5 - Precocious Puberty
- Marlah Tomboc, Selma F. Witcher, Peter A. Lee
Chapter 6 - Delayed Puberty -
Louis S. L. O'Dea, Peter A. Lee
Chapter 7 - Disorders of
Sexual Differentiation - Joe Leigh Simpson
Chapter 8--Abnormal Sexual
Differentiation - Slema F. Witcher, Peter A. Lee
Chapter 9 - Nutrition, Growth
and Development - Gilbert B. Forebes
Chapter 10 - Effects of the
Thyroid on Gonadal and Reproductive Function During Childhood
and Adolescence - Thomas P.
Foley
Chapter 11 - Molecular biology
and Genetic Aspects - Stephen S. Wachtel, Lee P. Shulman
SECTION II: MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 12 - Genital
Examination of Prepubertal and Peripubertal Females - Susan F. Pokorny
Chapter 13 - Vulvovaginitis in
Children and Adolescents - Frederick J. Rau, David Muram
Chapter 14 - Dermatological
Conditions of the Vulva - C. Marjorie Ridley
Chapter 15 - Vaginal Bleeding
in Childhood and Menstrual Disorders in Adolescence - Claire
Templeman, S. Paige Hertweck,
David Muram, Joseph S. Sanfilippo
Chapter 16 - Dysmenorrhea and
Pelvic Pain - Gita P. Gidwani, Marsh Kay
Chapter 17 - Androgens and the
Adolescent Girl - Robert L. Rosenfield, Jose F. Cara
Chapter 18 - Adolescent
Sexuality - Robert T. Brown
Chapter 19 - Adolescent
Contraception - Romona I. Slupik
Chapter 20 - Adolescent
Pregnancy - Natalie Pierre Joseph
Chapter 21 - Sexually
Transmissible Diseases in Childhood - Kristi Morgan Mulchahey
Chapter 22 - Sexually
Transmitted Diseases in Adolescence - David Muram
Chapter 23 - Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Adolescents - Angela M. Klein,
Sten H. Vermund
Chapter 24 - Child Sexual
Abuse - David Muram
Chapter 25 - Eating Disorders
- Pauline S. Powers
Chapter 26 - Depression,
Suicide, and Drug Abuse - Cynthia Holland, Pam Murray
Chapter 27 - Diagnostic
Imaging - Luigi Fedelie, Milena Dorta, Antonella Portuese
Chapter 28 - Delayed
Consequences of Childhood Malignancies - David Muram
Chapter 29 - Sports Related
Problems in Reproductive Function - Robert W. Rebar
Chapter 30 - Reproductive
Health Care Needs of the Developmentally Disabled - David Muram,
Thomas
E. Elkins
Chapter 31 - Legal Issues in
Treating Minors - Steven R. Smith
Chapter 32 - Puberty Abberancy
in the Third World - Geeta Pandya
Chapter 33 - Genital Injuries
in the Pediatric and Adolescent Females - Diane Merritt
SECTION III: SURGICAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 34 - Sexual
Developmental Anomalies and Their Reconstruction: Upper and Lower
Tracts - D. Keith Edmonds
Chapter 35 - Urologic Problems
- Anthony J. Casale, Paul F. Austin
Chapter 36 - Breast Disorders
- Patricia S. Simmons
Chapter 37 - Oncological
Problems - Michael Hicks, M. Steven Piver
Chapter 38 - Rectovaginal
Fistulae and Associated Anomalies - John Dewhurst
Chapter 39 - Chronic Pelvic
Pain: Medical and Surgical Approach - Betsy Schroeder,
Sanfilippo
Chapter 40 - Future
Perspectives - Leo Plouffe Jr., Keith Hansen