Author Description
This unique guide to the diagnosis and management of this difficult group of disorders is organized by age group from the neonate to late childhood. The book's eminently readable style explains distinctions between hereditary metabolic diseases and other diseases of the child's nervous system. Also included is state-of-the-art coverage of symptomatic treatment, enzyme replacement therapy, and guidelines for the prevention of disease.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the diagnostic challenges and clinical management strategies for hereditary metabolic disorders affecting the pediatric nervous system. Authored by experts in pediatric neurology, the book provides a systematic framework for clinicians to differentiate metabolic conditions from other neurological pathologies. It synthesizes clinical observation with therapeutic protocols to assist practitioners in navigating complex patient presentations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic criteria organized by patient age from neonates to late childhood
- Comparative analysis between metabolic diseases and general pediatric neurological disorders
- Clinical guidelines for symptomatic treatment and enzyme replacement therapy
- Protocols for disease prevention and management
Scope Limits
- Does not cover adult-onset metabolic conditions
- Excludes primary research data on experimental gene therapies not yet in clinical practice
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for pediatric neurology due to its clear organizational structure. Experts highlight the text for its practical utility in clinical settings when managing rare and complex metabolic cases.
Page Count:
379
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10:
0070003890
ISBN-13:
9780070003897
Clinical Reference
Pediatrics
Genetics
Neurology
Metabolic Diseases
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