Noonan Syndrome: Characteristics and Interventions

Noonan Syndrome: Characteristics and Interventions provides an in-depth analysis on this disorder that pediatric endocrinologists and primary care clinicians can use to make sure they provide affected patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment. The book examines recent advances in understanding and treating short stature in Noonan Syndrome, along with the latest progress in growth hormone-dependent signaling pathways involved in short stature, one of the most frequent clinical manifestations. Chapters also address how patients with Noonan Syndrome undergo more than average surgical procedures and have a great bleeding risk.

This must have reference for pediatric endocrinologists and practicing physicians will give them all the information they need on the topic.

Provides an accessible, up-to-date overview of the characteristics, state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, and management of Noonan syndromeOffers an important resource for physicians who see and treat individual symptoms, rather than a disease complex, covering the important characteristics in the presence of heart anomalies and perioperative considerationsReviews multidisciplinary and post-treatment management of the disease

1. Noonan Syndrome: Phenotypic Variations and Molecular Genetics 2. Growth Failure and Experience With Growth Hormone Therapy in Noonan Syndrome 3. Cardiac Manifestations in Noonan Syndrome: Effects of Growth Hormone Therapy 4. Endocrinopathies Associated With Noonan Syndrome 5. Genitourinary Manifestation of Noonan Syndrome 6. Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Noonan Syndrome 7. Developmental and Neurological Features of Noonan Syndrome 8. Hematology/Oncology in Noonan Syndrome 9. Analgesia, Anesthesia, and Perioperative Considerations in Noonan Syndrome 10. Oral and Dental Manifestations in Noonan Syndrome