Clinical Cases in Early-Years Pediatric Dermatology (Clinical Cases in Dermatology)

This book is a concise practical guide designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process in the management of pediatric skin disease. Dermatologists and general pediatricians who offer primary care to children must be knowledgeable in managing dermatological problems, and this title provides insightful reviews of a number of common and rare dermatologic cases. Clinical cases are a key component in modern medical education, assisting the trainee or recertifying clinician to work through unusual scenarios using best practice techniques. Pediatric dermatology is a particularly important discipline in this regard since it is a highly visual subject requiring the reader to describe often very subtle differences in the presentation of patients and define accurately the diagnostic and management criteria on which to base their clinical decision-making. __Clinical Cases in Early-Years Pediatric Dermatology__concisely covers how to approach diagnosing and managing patients between ages 2 through 5 years. Each chapter focuses on a particular case and emphasizes how to make an appropriate choice when deciding which diagnostic tool or management strategy would be most suitable. Potential complications are detailed and management tips provided to enable the reader to develop a deep understanding of how approach the care of these patients within their day-to-day clinical practice. This book therefore represents an ideal up-to-date resource for all practitioners who encounter these cases as part of their everyday practice. Contents Chapter 1: 5 Year Old with Fever and Perioral and Periorbital Erythema Diagnosis: Kawasaki Disease (MIS-C) Discussion References Chapter 2: A Child with High Fever, Rash, Chapped Lips and Conjunctival Injection A Child with High Fever, Rash, Chapped Lips and Conjunctival Injection Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 3: A Five-Year-Old Girl with Erythematous Papules on Cheek Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 4: A Four- Year- Old Girl with Otalgia Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 5: A Little Boy with Facial Erythema Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 6: A Pediatric Case with Erythematous Plaques and Palmoplantar Keratoderma Discussion References Chapter 7: A Rare Case of Xeroderma Pigmentosum in 3 Years Old Child with Squamous Cell Carcinoma Discussion References Chapter 8: A Young Boy with Fever and Rash Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 9: A Young Child with Vesiculopustular Eruptions and Mucosal Erosion Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 10: A Young Girl with an Erythematous Lesion on the Lower Eyelid Region Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 11: Chronic Bullous Disease of Childhood with Hypertrophic Scars Complications Discussion References Chapter 12: Chronic Cutaneous Lesions of Unknown Origin Case Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 13: Diffuse Pruritic Lesions in a 3-Years-Old Child Diagnosis Discussion Differential Diagnosis References Chapter 14: Fournier Gangrene in 3 Years Old Patient with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Discussion References Chapter 15: Itching Eyelids in a Child with Atopic Dermatitis Discussion References Chapter 16: Liver Involvement in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Discussion References Chapter 17: Localized Scaly Hair Loss Case Presentation Diagnosis Discussion References Chapter 18: Papular Lesions Arranged in Annular Configuration in Children Discussion References Chapter 19: Pustular Plaque on a Girl’s Scalp Discussion References Chapter 20: Red and Swelling Scrotum as an Early Clue for Diagnosis Discussion References Index This book is a concise practical guide designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process in the management of pediatric skin disease. Dermatologists and general pediatricians who offer primary care to children must be knowledgeable in managing dermatological problems, and this title provides insightful reviews of a number of common and rare dermatologic cases. Clinical cases are a key component in modern medical education, assisting the trainee or recertifying clinician to work through unusual scenarios using best practice techniques. Pediatric dermatology is a particularly important discipline in this regard since it is a highly visual subject requiring the reader to describe often very subtle differences in the presentation of patients and define accurately the diagnostic and management criteria on which to base their clinical decision-making. Clinical Cases in Early-Years Pediatric Dermatology concisely covers how to approach diagnosing and managing patients between ages 2 through 5 years. Each chapter focuses on a particular case and emphasizes how to make an appropriate choice when deciding which diagnostic tool or management strategy would be most suitable. Potential complications are detailed and management tips provided to enable the reader to develop a deep understanding of how approach the care of these patients within their day-to-day clinical practice. This book therefore represents an ideal up-to-date resource for all practitioners who encounter these cases as part of their everyday practice.