Oxford Case Histories in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Oxford Case Histories)

Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees in gastroenterology and hepatology, this book contains 50 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases gathered from the Oxford Hospitals, comprehensively covering the various disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Each case comprises a brief clinical history and relevant examination findings, details of investigations including examples of medical imaging, followed by questions on differential diagnosis and management and detailed answers and discussion. The text is complemented by numerous black and white illustrations, including radiographic images, and 24 colour images. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance the reader's diagnostic ability and clinical understanding. Contents 10 Abbreviations 12 Normal ranges 14 Cases 1–50 16 Case 1 16 Case 2 22 Case 3 30 Case 4 35 Case 5 42 Case 6 49 Case 7 56 Case 8 60 Case 9 68 Case 10 76 Case 11 82 Case 12 87 Case 13 92 Case 14 100 Case 15 108 Case 16 114 Case 17 119 Case 18 125 Case 19 134 Case 20 142 Case 21 148 Case 22 153 Case 23 162 Case 24 167 Case 25 176 Case 26 182 Case 27 193 Case 28 199 Case 29 212 Case 30 220 Case 31 227 Case 32 235 Case 33 242 Case 34 247 Case 35 256 Case 36 260 Case 37 266 Case 38 273 Case 39 280 Case 40 286 Case 41 291 Case 42 297 Case 43 305 Case 44 311 Case 45 317 Case 46 323 Case 47 329 Case 48 337 Case 49 343 Case 50 349 List of cases by diagnosis 356 List of cases by principal clinical features at diagnosis 358 List of cases by aetiological mechanisms 360 Index 362 A 362 B 362 C 363 D 363 E 364 F 364 G 364 H 364 I 365 J 365 K 365 L 365 M 366 N 366 O 366 P 366 Q 367 R 367 S 367 T 367 U 368 V 368 W 368 X 368 Z 368 Based Around The Core Curriculum For Specialist Trainees In Gastroenterology And Hepatology, This Text Contains 50 Well-structured, Peer-reviewed Cases Gathered From The Oxford Hospitals, Comprehensively Covering The Various Disorders Of The Gastroenterological System. Cases 1-50 -- List Of Cases By Diagnosis -- List Of Cases By Principal Clinical Features At Diagnosis -- List Of Cases By Aetiological Mechanisms. Alissa J. Walsh ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.