Differential Diagnosis in Obstetrics & Gynaecology by Hollingworth, Tony; Dalton, John AW;

Short description:

This revised and updated edition provides clinicians with invaluable assistance in the diagnostic process to differentiate quickly and correctly among various diseases and disorders presenting in the female patient. From minor to major symptoms, the differential diagnoses are explored and offered in a way that is easy to read.

Long description:

One of the major challenges in obstetrics and gynaecology is the need for a broad knowledge of medicine and surgery as well as specific conditions related to reproduction. This revised and updated edition provides clinicians with invaluable assistance in the diagnostic process to differentiate quickly and correctly among various diseases and disorders presenting in the female patient. From minor to major symptoms, the differential diagnoses are explored and offered in a way that is easy to read and leads to practical management.

Arranged alphabetically and based on presenting symptoms, the text provides readers with a step-by-step approach to provide associated differential diagnoses. Algorithms, references and websites have been included where appropriate. The layout is engaging, with excellent illustrations and useful boxes highlighting important points. There is also a glossary of common terms and terminology used in obstetrics and gynaecology at the end.

"Having an accessible, readable and trustworthy review of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is worth its weight in gold – and this book is certainly a worthy contender."

"I would certainly recommend it to anyone with a specialised interest in obstetrics and gynaecology … a very valuable addition to the medical bookshelf."

Table of Contents:

1. Abdominal Pain  2. Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 3. Abdominal Swellings in Pregnancy 4.Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities 5.Anaemia in Pregnancy 6. Back Pain in Pregnancy 7. Bell’s Palsy in Pregnancy  8 Birth Injuries, Maternal 9. Birth Injuries, Neonatal  10.Bleeding Disorders in Pregnancy, Including Thrombocytopenia 11.Bleeding in Childhood (Vaginal) 12. Bleeding During Early Pregnancy 13. Bleeding in Late Pregnancy (Antepartum Haemorrhage) 14. Bleeding, Postmenopausal  15. Bleeding, Rectal, During Pregnancy 16.Blocked Nose in Pregnancy 17.Breast Lumps in Pregnancy  18. Breast Tenderness in Pregnancy and the Puerperium 19. Breast/Nipple Discharge in Pregnancy 20. Breathlessness in Pregnancy: Cardiac Causes 21. Breathlessness in Pregnancy: Respiratory Causes 22. Cervical Cytology, Abnormal  23. Cervical Swelling (Cervix Uteri)24 . Chest Pain in Pregnancy: Cardiac Causes 25. Chest Pain in Pregnancy: Non-Cardiac Causes 26. Collapse in Pregnancy  27.Collapse in The Puerperium  28. CTG Abnormalities 29. Domestic violence  30. Epigastric Pain in Pregnancy  31. Gynaecological Postoperative Fever 32. Fever, Puerperal 33. Fits in Pregnancy  34. Galactorrhoea  35. Genitalia, Ambiguous (Including Congenital Anomalies) 36. Glycosuria of Pregnancy
37. Haematemesis in Pregnancy 38. Haematuria (Blood in the Urine) 39. Hand Pain in Pregnancy  40. Headache in Pregnancy 41. Heartburn During Pregnancy  42. Hirsutism/Virilism 43. Hot Flushes 44. Hydrops Fetalis 45. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 46. Incontinence, Faecal, and Pregnancy 47. Incontinence, Urinary  48.Infertility/Subfertility - Anne Clark 49. Intrauterine Fetal Death and Mid-Trimester Pregnancy Loss  50.Itching in Pregnancy  51.Jaundice and Liver Disease in Pregnancy 52. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars 53. Labour, Precipitate 54. Labour, Premature 55. Labour, Prolonged 56. Leg Pain in Pregnancy (Deep Venous Thrombosis)  57.Leg Swelling in Pregnancy 58. Libido, Loss of  59. Amenorrhoea   60. Menstrual Periods, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Heavy and/or Irregular (Menorrhagia/Metrorrhagia)  61.Menstrual Periods, Infrequent (Oligomenorrhoea) 62. Menstrual Periods, Painful, (Dysmenorrhoea) 
63. Miscarriage, Recurrent 64. Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) in Pregnancy  65. Ocular and ophthalmic problems in pregnancy 66. Oral and Dental Considerations in Pregnancy  67. Ovarian Swellings  68. Pain During Intercourse  69. Palpitations in Pregnancy  70. Pelvic Pain 71.Pelvic Swelling 72.Premenstrual Syndrome  73.Prolapse of Uterus and Vagina 74. Prolonged Pregnancy 75. Proteinuria in Pregnancy 76. Psychological Problems in Pregnancy and the Postnatal Period  77. Puberty 78. Pubic Bone Pain in Pregnancy 79. Rashes in Pregnancy  80. Thyroid Problems in Pregnancy 81. Tiredness in Pregnancy 82. Tumour Markers in Gynaecology 83. Urinary Retention  84. Uterine Swellings 85. Vaginal Discharge  86. Vaginal Swellings 87. Vomiting in Pregnancy 88. Adult Safeguarding  89. Vulval Investigations  90. Vulval Itching 91. Vulval Pain  92. Vulval Swellings 93. Vulval Ulceration 94. Appendix: Definitions and Tumour Staging