Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis 3rd edition

Being able to make a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training. Problem-based learning is increasingly being used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Third Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis.

Book Features

• Covers 126 common presenting problems in both medicine and surgery in a consistent format
• Each topic includes a list of all common causes of the condition
• Key features of the various permutations are clearly discussed
• Includes a targeted guide to the relevant general and specific follow-up investigations which should be carried out as appropriate.

New to this edition

• Now printed in colour throughout, with the relative frequency of the various conditions illustrated by colour coding, indicating common, occasional or rare causes. Important geographical variations are also highlighted
• Seven new chapters including rashes, thirst, and tiredness
• Two new sections on the differential diagnosis of biochemical and haematological disorders provide a ready check when reviewing abnormal results
• Each chapter ends with a key points section to highlight major aspects of the diagnosis
• An enlarged author team represents both medicine and surgery. 

Contents 
Abdominal pain
Abdominal swellings
Anaemia
Ano-rectal pain
Arm pain
Arm swelling
Ascites
Axillary swellings
Back ache
Breast lumps
Breast pain
Chest pain
Clotting disorders
Clubbing
Coma
Confusion
Constipation
Convulsions
Cough
Cyanosis
Deafness
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Dyspnoea
Ear disorders
Eye disorders
Facial pain
Facial swellings
Facial ulcers
Faecal incontinence
Finger lesions
Finger pain
Foot deformities
Foot pain
Foot ulcers
Gait abnormalities
Goitre
Groin swellings
Gum disorders
Gynaecomastia
Haematemesis
Haematuria
Haemoptysis
Hand deformities
Headache
Hemiplegia
Hepatomegaly
Hiccups
Hirsutism
Hypertension
Impotence
Intestinal obstruction
Jaundice
Jaw pain and swelling
Joint disorders
Kidney swellings
Leg pain
Leg swellings
Leg ulcers
Lip lesions
Lymphadenopathy
Melaena
Mouth ulcers
Muscle wasting
Nasal discharge
Neck lumps
Neck pain
Nipple discharge
Oedema
Oliguria
Palpitations
Penile lesions
Polyuria
Popliteal swellings
Pruritis
Pruritis ani
Pyrexia of unknown origin
Rectal bleeding
Scalp lesions
Scrotal pain
Scrotal swellings
Shock
Splenomegaly
Steatorrhoea
Stridor
Sweating abnormalities
Syncope
Throat conditions
Toe lesions
Tongue disorders
Tremor
Urethral discharge
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
Visual problems
Voice disorders
Vomiting
Weight gain
Weight loss

Product Details

• Paperback: 596 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 3 edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0702032220 
• ISBN-13: 978-0702032226
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 0.9 inches

 List Price: $49.95