Signs and Symptoms of Genetic Conditions: A Handbook

Signs and Symptoms of Genetic Conditions: A Handbook

Connecting an abnormal physical exam to a possible genetic condition is a daunting and inexact task for any physician, be they a primary care provider, non-geneticist specialist, or fellowship-trained geneticist.<br /><br />Comprising 31 clinical protocols from the world's foremost clinical geneticists, <em>Signs and Symptoms of Genetic Conditions </em>provides a practical manual for the diagnosis and management of common human genetic conditions based on their presenting signs and/or symptoms. Each chapter examines a specific clinical finding and leads the user through a step-by-step approach to a differential diagnosis.<br /><br />To maximize clinical utility, this handbook features:<br /><br /><strong>? </strong>Prominent flow chart diagrams that graphically depict the diagnostic approach<br /><strong>?</strong> Concise recommendations for laboratory and/or imaging studies<br /><strong>?</strong> Health supervision and management strategies for the most common conditions associated with each presenting sign or symptom<br /><br />Whether for the student, resident, or seasoned clinician, <em>Signs and Symptoms of Genetic Conditions </em>will serve as a frontline resource for navigating differential diagnosis.