Peter Igaz – författare

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic basis underlying endocrine diseases. It covers both the molecular and clinical consequences of these genetic defects, as well as the relevance for clinical care, highlighting issues of genetic counseling. 

Several endocrine diseases have a genetic background, and contemporary research in the field plays a crucial role in the clinical care of endocrine diseases. In recent years, there have been major developments in our understanding of the genetic basis of endocrine diseases. Several novel genes and mutations predisposing individuals to monogenic endocrine diseases have been discovered, and with the advent of next generation sequencing, a huge amount of new data has become available. Further, novel molecular mechanisms, such as genomic imprinting, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of endocrine diseases.

A better understanding of the genetic background of these diseases is relevant not only from the research perspective, but also in terms of clinical care. As such, this book is an essential read for both researchers and clinicians working in the field.

This practical book aims to cover the whole scope of clinical endocrinology, including both common and selected rare but important diseases, with an emphasis on practical clinical management. A number of different questions and problems in clinical routine are discussed in this book in an unconventional format. Each topic begins with the presentation of a typical clinical case, and then the topic is approached in a question and answer format linked to the clinical case presented, highlighting the most important questions in diagnosis, differential diagnosis and therapy. Numerous figures and tables are included to help understanding. The book is chiefly intended for doctors in training (preparing for boarding exam in endocrinology or internal medicine), but also for established clinicians who want to broaden or refresh their skills. University students of medicine can also find this book interesting.

Written by a recognized expert in the field, this accessible book acquaints the lay reader with the main features of hormonal diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. From gigantism and dwarfism to polycystic ovary syndrome, overactive thyroid and many more; it also explains what specialists in endocrinology do - and why - when diagnosing and treating patients.

Each chapter gives a short introduction to the relevant hormonal disease, with information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment presented in an easily comprehensible question and answer format. Simple but accurate diagrams are used to visualize the information. The book clarifies important issues and helps patients to make informed decisions. Last but not least, it includes some current hot topics in endocrine practice as well as fascinating historical facts. It is a must-read for everyone interested in the fascinating world of hormones and their disorders.

Dieses leicht zugängliche Buch bietet den interessierten Lesenden einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Merkmale hormoneller Erkrankungen, deren Diagnose und Behandlung. Von Gigantismus und Kleinwuchs bis hin zu polyzystischem Ovarialsyndrom, Schilddrüsenüberfunktion und vielen weiteren Themen – erklärt es auch, was Endokrinologie-Spezialistinnen und -Spezialisten tun und warum, wenn sie Patientinnen und Patienten diagnostizieren und behandeln.

Verfasst von einem ausgewiesenen Experten auf diesem Gebiet, bietet jedes Kapitel eine kurze Einführung in die jeweilige hormonelle Erkrankung, mit Informationen zu Symptomen, Diagnose und Behandlung in einem leicht verständlichen Frage-und-Antwort-Format. Einfache, aber präzise Diagramme veranschaulichen die Inhalte. Das Buch klärt wichtige Fragen und hilft Patientinnen und Patienten dabei, fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen. Nicht zuletzt behandelt es aktuelle Themen aus der Praxis der Endokrinologie sowie spannende historische Fakten. Es ist ein absolutes Muss für alle, die sich für die faszinierende Welt der Hormone und ihrer Erkrankungen interessieren.