E-grāmata: Cassidy and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes

"This fourth edition of the book Cassidy's and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes will be unchanged in character but will be current in its content. It will include updated information on identification (including newly-developed diagnostic criteria), genetic basis and diagnostic testing, and management for each of the 59 included disorders. The aims of this book have not changed: to provide a resource on diagnosis, genetic counseling and management for medical professionals (medical geneticists,genetic counselors, and primary care providers) caring for individuals of all ages affected by relatively common genetic syndromes. It will continue to exclude traditional metabolic disorders, which are well-covered in other resources. The format will remain essentially unchanged, though the editors will once again examine the feasibility of a brief tabular summary of recommended evaluations at the end of each chapter. (Ideally these concise summaries could be available and freely accessible online). Again, each chapter will be organized in the same manner and cover the same general topics. In addition, there will be an increase in the number of disorders slightly to approximately 60 as a result of new expertise, newly recognized conditions, and conditions whose frequency has recently been recognized to be higher than previously realized"--

The most recent update to one of the most essential references on medical genetics 

Cassidy and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes, 4th Edition is the latest version of a classic text in medical genetics. With newly covered disorders and cutting-edge, up-to-date information, this resource remains the most crucial reference on the management of genetic syndromes for students, clinicians, and researchers in the field of medical genetics. The 4^th edition includes current information on the identification of genetic syndromes (including newly developed diagnostic criteria), the genetic basis (including diagnostic testing), and the routine care and management for more than 60 genetic disorders. 

Each, ”expert authored”, chapter includes sections on: 

·         Incidence 

·         Diagnostic criteria 

·         Etiology, pathogenesis and genetics 

·         Diagnostic testing 

·         Differential diagnosis 

·         Manifestations and Management (by system) 

The book focuses on genetic syndromes, primarily those involving developmental disabilities and congenital defects. The chapter sections dealing with Manifestations and Management   represents the centerpiece of each entry and is unmatched by other genetic syndrome references. 

Management of Genetic Syndromes is perfect for medical geneticists, genetic counselors, primary care physicians and all health care professionals seeking to stay current on the routine care and management of individuals with genetic disorders.