For nearly a century, French's Index of Differential Diagnosis has been unparalleled in providing the clinician with invaluable assistance in quickly and correctly diagnosing a disease from a whole range of presenting symptoms. Arranged alphabetically by symptom, the text helps readers identify each presentation, describes the different diagnoses that it could represent, and explains the signs and tests used to make a diagnosis. Colour photographs of the highest quality have been included to help aid diagnosis at a glance. Highlights: Completely updated and revised with contributions from key clinical specialists More than 600 high-quality photographs to aid rapid diagnosis Clear presentation and well-organised text with alphabetical structure, allowing instant access to information Differential diagnoses presented in clear lists and tables to aid rapid reference The fifteenth edition of this essential text offers a succinct and well-illustrated aide-memoire that will be indispensable to trainee and established doctors in both general and hospital practice, as well as an invaluable reference for medical students.

First published in 1912, French's Index of Differential Diagnosis helps clinicians in the differential diagnosis of any condition which may be seen in hospital or general practice. Arranged alphabetically by symptom, the text helps readers identify each presentation, describes the different diagnoses that it could represent, and explains the tests

For nearly a century, French's Index of Differential Diagnosis has been unparalleled in providing the clinician with invaluable assistance in quickly and correctly diagnosing a disease from a whole range of presenting symptoms. Arranged alphabetically by symptom, the text helps readers identify each presentation, describes the different diagnoses t

A unique compilation of expertise on anatomy, physiology, clinical issues, and current research, this textbook analyzes the range of presentation with age, ethnicity, symptoms, disorders, diagnoses, and toxicity. The second edition of this essential resource for anyone taking care of female patients has been doubled in scope to include additional chapters. All physicians, whether dermatologists or gynaecologists, as well as those researching the scientific evidence and symptoms, will benefit from the experience of the expert contributors and editors gathered here.

This book highlights the enormous importance of the first step of the semiological physical examination: inspection. More specifically, inspection of the facies, and what that entails, including the meticulous observation of the proportionality of the three main regions: eyes, nose, and mouth, as well as the adjacent parts: head and neck; decisive areas for the etiological-clinical diagnosis. Merely contemplating the different components of the human face, its shape, color, symmetry, odor, and presence of possible anomalies can provide us with valuable diagnostic clues. Inspection, as this book shows, is capable of “revealing” underlying diseases of the various systems of the human body, including: integumentary (skin and pelvis), skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous and genital, as well as genetic diseases that cause characteristic facial changes. This very illustrative book is essential for medical and nursing students, as well as nursing technicians.

When a patient presents to a clinician, it is vitally important for the doctor to be able to differentiate quickly and correctly between the various diseases to which the presenting symptoms may be attributed. This book provides the reader with invaluable assistance in this diagnostic process. Arranged alphabetically, and based upon presenting symptoms, the text takes the reader through a step-by-step approach to that presentation, culminating in a description of the different diagnoses that it might represent. Symptoms and signs are illustrated in full colour, and the potential diagnoses are listed in order of importance. The book also contains a series of useful appendices, including definitions, reference ranges, lab values, tumour staging and obstetric measurements, amongst others.Differential Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an invaluable ready-reference guide and revision aid for the student and trainee, and will also be of value to GPs, A&E personnel, gynaecology nurses and midwives.

The Fourth Edition of this textbook teaches the artful science of the patient interview and the physical examination. Chapters are filled with clinical pearls, vignettes, step-by-step methods, and explanations of the physiologic significance of findings. New features include "Points to Remember", over 300 questions with answers and discussion, over 120 additional references, and expanded discussions of the usage and pitfalls of evidence-based medicine. Other highlights include expanded and updated discussions of sleep apnea, "minor" head trauma, cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, transplantation-related problems, adverse effects of AIDS therapy, and more. A companion Website includes fully searchable text and a 300-question test bank.