Problem-Oriented Medical Diagnosis

ISBN: 9780781729093

Table Of Contents: Contributing Authors Preface General Problems Edema H. Harold Friedman Fatigue H. Harold Friedman Chronic Fatigue Syndrome H. Harold Friedman Fever of Unknown Origin H. Harold Friedman Unexplained Weight Loss Harvey B. Karsh Anxiety States David H. Rubinstein Depression and Mania David H. Rubinstein xi xv 1 3 5 6 (2) (2) (1) (5)

11 (3) 14 (2) 16 (3)

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Steven R. Mostow Wheaton J. Williams Sleep Disorders Paul M. Cox, Jr. George E. Bokinsky Dermatologic Problems Pruritus Kenneth H. Neldner Urticaria and Angioedema Alan A. Wanderer Cardiovascular Problems Chest Pain Phillip S. Wolf Venous Pressure H. Harold Friedman Jugular Venous Pulse H. Harold Friedman Arterial Pulse H. Harold Friedman Arterial Hypertension H. Harold Friedman Precordial Pulsations and Movements H. Harold Friedman Heart Sounds H. Harold Friedman Heart Murmurs H. Harold Friedman Cardiac Enlargement and the Cardiomyopathies Lane D. Craddock Palpitation and Disorders of the Heartbeat David Shander Peripheral Vascular Disorders Michael A. Cooper Richard J. Sanders

19 (4)

23 (4)

27 (5) 32 (7)

39 (8) 47 (1) 48 (3) 51 (2) 53 (8) 61 (3) 64 (6) 70 (31) 101(10) 111(13) 124(7)

Respiratory Problems Dyspnea Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Wheezing Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Cough Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Hemoptysis Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Cyanosis Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Consolidation Collapse of the Lung Stanley B. Reich Acute Pulmonary Radiographic Abnormalities Stanley B. Reich The Solitary Pulmonary Nodule James H. Ellis, Jr. Mediastinal Masses Matthew J. Fleishman Differential Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion Paul M. Cox, Jr. Marvin I. Schwarz Gastrointestinal Problems Abdominal Pain Sunder J. Mehta Nausea and Vomiting H. Harold Friedman Heartburn (Pyrosis) Barry W. Frank Dysphagia

131(8)

139(1)

139(5)

144(2)

146(3)

149(1) 150(2) 152(4) 156(2) 158(5)

163(6) 169(3) 172(1) 173(2)

Barry W. Frank Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sunder J. Mehta Gastrointestinal Bleeding Andrew Mallory Diarrhea Barry W. Frank Constipation H. Harold Friedman Functional Bowel Disease Sunder J. Mehta Gastrointestinal Gas Syndromes Sunder J. Mehta Ascites Barry W. Frank Hepatomegaly Andrew Mallory Jaundice Andrew Mallory Hematologic Problems Anemia Robert G. Chapman White Blood Cell Abnormalities John H. Saiki Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Jerome S. Nosanchuk Antiphospholipid Syndrome Jerome S. Nosanchuk Renal, Electrolyte, Blood-Gas, and Acid-Base Problems Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders Michel B. Chonchol Isaac Teitelbaum Blood-Gas and pH Abnormalities N. Balfour Slonim Musculoskeletal Problems

175(2) 177(3) 180(7) 187(2) 189(1) 190(2) 192(3) 195(1) 196(5)

201(12) 213(15) 228(14) 242(1)

243(20)

263(14)

Glubbing H. Harold Friedman Peripheral Joint Arthritis Kenneth P. Glassman Herbert Kaplan Myalgia Kenneth P. Glassman Herbert Kaplan Painful Shoulder Robert C. Jacobs Painful Hip Joseph C. Tyor Painful Knee Arnold Heller Low Back Pain Mark Malyak Neck Pain and Selected Cervical Syndromes Walter G. Briney Endocrine and Metabolic Problems Hyperglycemia Walter A. Huttner Hypoglycemia Walter A. Huttner Failure to Mature Janet E. Schemmel Amenorrhea Janet E. Schemmel Adrenocortical Hyperfunction Janet E. Schemmel Adrenocortical Hypofunction (Insufficiency) Janet E. Schemmel Obesity Janet E. Schemmel Thyroid Enlargement Janet E. Schemmel

277(1) 278(15)

293(5)

298(3) 301(3) 304(5) 309(9) 318(3)

321(3) 324(5) 329(3) 332(7) 339(3) 342(4) 346(3) 349(3)

Hypercalcemia Janet E. Schemmel Hypocalcemia Janet E. Schemmel Hyperlipidemia Fred H. Katz Neurologic Problems Coma Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Delirium Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Dementia H. Harold Friedman Headaches and Facial Pain Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Syncope H. Harold Friedman Epilepsy (Seizures) Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Dizziness and Vertigo Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Weakness of Neuromuscular Origin Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Selected Neurogenic Pain Syndromes Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg Spinal Fluid Findings in Disease Sidney Duman Stanley H. Ginsburg

352(4) 356(3) 359(4)

363(5)

368(2)

370(5) 375(3)

378(5) 383(3)

386(3)

389(3)

392(3)

395(6)

Appendix: Normal Values of Standard Laboratory and Function Tests Subject Index

401(14) 415

Summary:
Publisher Summary 1 This pocket-size, spiral-bound manual provides a concise step-bystep approach to the diagnosis of medical problems likely to be encountered in the everyday practice of adult medicine. It's intended for medical students, interns, family practice or internal medicine residents, physicians, and internists, ad well as for nurse practitioners and physician's assistants. For each problem, it provides details on etiology and diagnostic approach, including information on appropriate lab tests, and provides a series of clinical paths to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and management of the patient. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Publisher Summary 2 Now in its updated Seventh Edition, this popular Spiral(R) Manual is a step-by-step guide to the diagnostic workup of 75 of the most common clinical problems in internal medicine. The book focuses on the analysis of the presenting signs and symptoms, history, and physical examination and the appropriate use of laboratory and radiologic studies to reach a definitive diagnosis. Each chapter presents detailed information in an easy-to-follow outline format. Problem-Oriented Medical Diagnosis, Seventh Edition is the ideal "how-to" guide for residents, medical students, and nurse practitioners. It is also a valuable, time-saving memory aid for practicing physicians. Paperback edition available only in selected countries. Please check with your local representative or distributor.

Publisher Summary 3 Now in its updated Seventh Edition, this popular Spiral(R) Manual is a step-by-step guide to the diagnostic workup of 75 of the most common clinical problems in internal medicine. The book focuses on the analysis of the presenting signs and symptoms, history, and physical examination and the appropriate use of laboratory and radiologic studies to reach a definitive diagnosis. Each chapter presents detailed information in an easy-to-follow outline format. Problem-Oriented Medical Diagnosis, Seventh Edition is the ideal "how-to" guide for residents, medical students, and nurse practitioners. It is also a valuable, time-saving memory aid for practicing physicians. Paperback edition available only in selected countries. Please check with your local representative or distributor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------