Endocrinology and Diabetes Case Studies, Questions and Commentaries
This book assembles a number of real-life clinical cases that illustrate aspects of both diabetes and endocrinology. The cases are described as they may present to the clinician, followed by a series of questions that illustrate the clinical problem and p
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Endocrinology and Diabetes Case Studies, Questions and Commentaries
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Endocrinology and Diabetes
Ramzi Ajjan • Stephen M. Orme Editors
Endocrinology and Diabetes Case Studies, Questions and Commentaries
Editors Ramzi Ajjan Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research University of Leeds Leeds, UK
Stephen M. Orme Department of Endocrinology St. James’s Hospital Leeds, UK
ISBN 978-1-4471-2788-8 ISBN 978-1-4471-2789-5 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-2789-5
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Preface
The practice of diabetes and endocrinology is a clinical discipline, which relies on structured detective work in order to make the correct diagnosis. This in turn requires a combination of good observational skills and an ability to interpret complex results within the clinical context. Presentation of patients with the same endocrine condition can be variable, which adds to the complexity making this field of medicine both challenging and enjoyable. In this book, we assembled a number of real-life clinical cases that illustrate aspects of both diabetes and endocrinology. The clinical vignettes presented have been written by practising physicians and surgeons who encountered these patients in their day-to-day practice. Some represent common presentations of relatively rare conditions, whilst others describe uncommon presentations of more familiar disorders. The cases are described as they may present to the clinician, followed by a series of questions that illustrate the clinical problem and provide background information. The list is not intended to be exhaustive, and a systematic approach is deliberately avoided. The main a
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