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Assessment of Sexual Maturity Stages in Girls and Boys : Pediatric Research in Office Settings, Department of Research, PDF eBook

Assessment of Sexual Maturity Stages in Girls and Boys : Pediatric Research in Office Settings, Department of Research PDF

Edited by Marcia E. Herman-Giddens, Carlos J. Bourdony, Steven A. Dowshen

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This updated manual will assist you in learning how to assign the stages of the physical changes of pubertal development. Assessing pubertal maturity is a vital clinical skill. It is an essential part of the physical examination. It aids in the diagnosis and management of diverse pediatric conditions. And it is a prerequisite for counseling patients and families on sexual development.
This updated AAP manual shows exactly how state-of-the-art assessment is done. It also covers Tanner stages of physical development in children and adolescents.
Must-know issues, approaches, and methodologies

  • Pubertal and genital maturity ratings
  • Developmental staging how-tos
  • Step-by-step examination and measurement techniques
  • Anomalies and variants
  • Assessment challenges and pitfalls
Fully illustrated quick-reference format
  • Concise text explanations
  • Classic photo sets
  • Custom-created color photos and drawings.

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