The broadest areas of this subspecialty are explored in this one-stop resource, from the appearance of gender abnormalities in the delivery room through to the trials of pubescence and early maturation. The diversity of subjects covered will help you to understand both the physical and psychological problems associated with paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. Up-to-the-minute clinical guidance is provided to help you identify the variety of gynaecological problems in both children and adolescents.

Over 350 illustrations - including 56 full colour plates, will enhance your understanding of complex concepts, help you diagnose and show you how to perform procedures!

Features

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

* 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, Joseph S.
Sanfilippo
Chapter 40 - Future Perspectives - Leo Plouffe Jr., Keith Hansen