Accurate diagnosis in paediatric medicine is essential because early detection and appropriate intervention can significantly alter the trajectory of a child’s health and development. The manifestation of symptoms in children differs from those in adults, with younger children in particular, lacking the ability to describe how they feel. An Algorithm Approach to Pediatric Diagnosis streamlines the diagnostic process for paediatric healthcare professionals. The book serves as a practical guide, offering clear, step-by-step algorithms that can be applied in clinical settings. These algorithms are based on the latest evidence and best practices, ensuring clinicians have a reliable resource at their fingertips when faced with the complex task of diagnosing paediatric conditions. Organised by symptomatology, chapters cover 139 common symptoms in childhood. Each topic is structured to guide readers through a logical sequence including differential diagnosis, relevant investigations and red flag signs, which necessitate urgent attention and care. The algorithms are designed to be user-friendly, allowing for quick reference during patient encounters in a busy outpatient setting. In addition to its use as a clinical tool, this book will also serve as a valuable educational resource for medical students, residents and fellows, helping them master the complexities of paediatric diagnosis.

Table of Contents:
Anxiety Learning Disability Fever with Rash in Children School Refusal and Absenteeism Precocious Puberty Tall Stature Depression Developmental Delay Phimosis Hematuria Goiter Bowlegs Flatfeet Approach to Short Stature Alopecia and Hair Shaft Disorders Self-Stimulatory Behavior in Children The “ABCs” of Cyanosis Hearing Loss Anemia in Children Neonatal Seizures Vertigo Undescended Testis or Cryptorchidism Tinnitus Fever without Focus Tics in Children Abnormal Gait: A Systematic Approach Noisy Breathing Grunting Hemoptysis Inborn Errors of Immunity Approach to a Child with Back Pain Proteinuria Neonatal Jaundice Vaginal Bleeding Dysuria Thumb Sucking Hepatomegaly Abdominal Pain Splenomegaly Rectal Bleeding in a Child Syncope Childhood Obesity Gonadal Underdevelopment Enuresis Acute Red Eye Gynecomastia Acute Scrotum Hypothyroidism in Children Watery Eyes Acute Eye Pain Limping Child Approach to Abdominal Mass in Children Hypertonia Hypotonia in Infants Jaundice Proptosis Sleep Disturbances Edema in Children Strabismus Epistaxis Halitosis Nystagmus Urticaria Ptosis Hypertension in Children and Adolescents Ear Discharge Difficulty in Breathing (Dyspnea) Chest Pain Dysmenorrhea Joint Pain Acute-onset Cough An Algorithmic Approach to Bleeding in Children Amenorrhea Dysphagia Hoarseness of Voice Irritability and Fussiness in Children Persistent Nasal Discharge/Nasal Obstruction Poor Scholastic Performance Self-harm Weight Loss Abdominal Distension in Children Cervical Swellings Chronic Cough Constipation in Children Delayed Puberty Earache in Children Fecal Incontinence in Children Limb Pain Stridor Vomiting Bell’s Palsy Toe Walking Ataxia Altered Sensorium Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood Microcephaly Facial Dysmorphism Vision Impairment Speech Delay Breath-holding Spells Palpitation Birth Injuries Acne Vulgaris Angioedema Clubbing Eczema Inattention and Impulsivity Hyperhidrosis Hemangiomas Rashes Bleeding Neonate Fever of short duration Fever with Joint Pain Fever of Unknown Origin Haedache Hematemesis Lymphadenopathy Oliguris Polyuria Unusual Urine Color and Odour Temper Tantrums Anorexia Antenatally Detected Renal Anomalies Approach to Fatigue and Weakness in Office Practice in Pediatrics Medically Unexplained Symptoms Picky Eating Substance Use  Approach to Failure to Thrive Feeding Difficulties in Newborns Congenital Orthopedic Disorders Drooling Hirsutism Cardiac Murmurs Steatorrhea Torticollis in Children Vaginal Discharge Skin Infections Hypopigmented Skin Lesions Hyperpigmented Patches