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This atlas has been designed to be used by paediatricians at whatever stage of training and experience they are but in particular, it should assist those taking postgraduate examinations in the specialty. For many paediatric conditions, a pictorial representation is a significant factor in making the correct diagnosis. In this comprehensive work of thirty nine chapters every paediatric subspecialty is included. This well-illustrated comprehensive volume with coloured high quality clinical photographs provides an extensive practical view of paediatric diseases, both medical and surgical. The diverse authorship of the 39 chapters in the atlas reflects the specialist interests now required to provide a comprehensive view of paediatric disease, to do this, 64 authors from 7 countries who have contributed to the text. Key Features: • The aim of this Atlas is to widen the visual experience of clinical paediatrics for medical undergraduates, postgraduates specialising in paediatrics and for general practitioners. • Comprehensive work of thirty nine chapters covering every paediatric subspecialty. • A concise text clearly integrated with high-quality colour clinical photographs. • Every chapter has been revised, reviewed and updated. • One new chapter on Paediatric Podiatry has been included and sections on surgical urology and neurosurgery have been incorporated. • Chapter on surgical oncology has been completely rewritten. • Key learning points with bullet pointed incorporated. • Case studies enhance the text for clinical practice. • New images have been added. • The atlas is the collaborative effort of 64 experienced paediatricians from 7 countries. • This atlas will continue to provide an essential and practical visual recognition to those who care for children.  

Contents: 1. Paediatric History and Examination/Krishna M Goel and Robert Carachi. 2. Growth and Development/Louis C.K. Low. 3. Neonatal Medicine/Elaine M Balmer, Suzie Wills and Helen Mactier. 4. Paediatric Genetics/Margo L Whiteford. 5. Disturbances of Nutrition/Krishna M Goel. 6. Respiratory Disorders/Anne Margaret Devenny. 7. Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Krishna M Goel and Robert Carachi. 8. Paediatric Cardiology/Trevor Richens. 9. Paediatric Surgery/Mairi Steven and Robert Carachi. 10. Dermatology/Ram Gulati, Catherine Jury and Mary Mealyea. 11. Haematological Disorders/Krishna M Goel. 12. Paediatric Rheumatology/Paul Galea and Krishna M Goel. 13. The Urinary System/R. Cameron Shepherd. 14. Diseases of the Nervous System/Prabhakar D Moses, Maya Mary Thomas and Beena Koshy. 15. Accidental Poisoning in Childhood/Krishna M Goel. 16. Metabolic Diseases/Peter Galloway and Rajeev Srivastava. 17. Endocrine Disorders/Louis CK Low. 18. Paediatric Orthopaedics/Benjamin Joseph. 19. Paediatric Dentistry/Richard Welbury and Alison M Cairns. 20. Immunity and Allergy/Rosemary Anne Hague. 21. Infectious Diseases/Jugesh Chhatwal, Daniel Reid and Ian W Pinkerton. 22. Paediatric Ophthalmology/Sarada David, Kirsteen J Thompson and Richard Bowman. 23. Haematological Investigations in Children/Christina Halsey and Elizabeth A Chalmers. 24. Biochemical and Microbiological Investigations in Paediatrics/Peter Galloway and Craig Williams. 25. Paediatric Emergencies/Alastair Turner, Sarah Coles and Andrew Carachi. 26. Paediatric Otolaryngology/W Andrew Clement and Ameet Kishore. 27. Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology/Kevin P Hanretty and Paul L Wood. 28. Disorders of Emotion and Behaviour/Michael Morton and David James. 29. Paediatric Radiology/Sanjay V Maroo and Sandra J Butler. 30. Prescribing for Children/James Wallace. 31.Child Abuse and Neglect—How do we Protect these Children?/Jean Herbison. 32. Paediatric Rehabilitation/Judy Ann John, Lydia Edward Raj and Debbie Skeil. 33. Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery/Khursheed F Moos. 34. Paediatric Reconstruction Surgery/Martyn H. C. Webster. 35. Practical Paediatric Procedures/Alastair Turner, Robert Carachi and Krishna M Goel. 36. A Prescription for Play/Phyllis Kilbourn and Rosemary Sabatino. 37. Nutrition Assessment/Mona Basker and NV Mahendri. 38. Surgical Oncology/Mairi Steven and Robert Carachi. Appendices.