K. Sarafoglou, G. F. Hoffmann, K. S. Roth (eds): Pediatric endocrinology and inborn errors of metabolism. Second edition

Excerpt

In the field of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM), a number of excellent textbooks are available; these constitute a wonderful resource for medical education and training. Traditionally, an important section of IEM textbooks and also clinical IEM departments is represented by neurology with the advent of neurometabolic diseases. In spite of the classic association of metabolism with endocrinology in the “adult” medicine world, little if nothing is available in terms of educational resources regarding IEM and Pediatric endocrinology. Such a challenge is achieved by the book “Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism” by Sarafoglou and colleagues. The rationale for presenting pediatric endocrinology with IEM with one voice is strong, useful and very interesting. This second edition of the book has been entirely revisited and renewed. The content, written by 140 expert-contributors, is extremely didactic and includes an “At a glance” 2-page section at the beginning of each chapter. It presents recent knowledge on most of the IEM and endocrine disorders in childhood from newborn screening to Cushing syndrome, diabetes, and mitochondrial disease. This easy to read and instructive textbook will for sure continue to be a success for a broad readership including Pediatric residents and fellows who want to increase their knowledge in these topics. Last but not least, it will also be a valuable resource for metabolic physicians (junior and senior) who need a recent update in pediatric endocrinology. …