PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THYROID GLAND DISORDERS (pb)2017

The prevalence of thyroid disorders is increasing day by day However, many of these still go unrecognized or are not managed appropriately due to the lack of knowledge and awareness among the physicians and the treating doctors This has been the driving force behind the conception of our book “Principles and Practices of Thyroid Gland Disorders” Although there have been many books on thyroid disorders in the past, there has always been a need for a concise handbook of practical utility Through this book, it has been our endeavor to consolidate the various aspects related to the thyroid including, but not restricted to, the physiology, various aspects related to thyroid function tests, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and malignancies, and drugs affecting thyroid function The chapters have been contributed by some of the eminent endocrinologists of the country, and include their own clinical experience Key Features • A comprehensive resource, providing up-to-date information on various thyroid problems and their management • Written by experts with an enormous knowledge-and clinical experience • The book begins with chapters on physiology of thyroid axis, manifestations of thyroid hormone deficiency, and laboratory evaluation of various thyroid problems • Subsequent chapters discuss benign and malignant thyroid disorders and their medical and surgical management • Further chapters deal with toxic multindular goiter and toxic adenoma followed by chapter on non-toxic goiter • Special situations like neonatal and juvenile thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pregnancy have been discussed in detail • The book also features in-depth discussion on topics like Graves disease, Hashimoto disease, radioiodine ablation in Graves disease, pediatric Graves disease, subacute thyroiditis, and sick euthyroid syndrome • In summary a must-read book with information that is useful in every day clinical practice for endocrinologists, physicians, postgraduate students, and nurse practitioners Author: Subhash K Wangnoo MD DM FRCP FACE   Jamal Ahmad MD DM FCCP PhD FRCP DSc   Mohammad A Siddiqui MD MRCP