Publisher's Synopsis
A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of specific endocrine disorders and their underlying pathophysiologic processes. Features comprehensive coverage of topics associated with traditional endocrinology--the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, parathyroids, adrenals, and gonads--as well as more unique subjects--gastrointestinal peptide hormones, the kidney as a endocrine gland, and the relationship between hormones and cancer.