This practical volume in the Clinical Practice in Pediatric Series focuses on the major endocrine disorders found in clinical practice. Each chapter begins with a discussion of normal physiology, providing normative clinical standards and normal lab values for each disorder. Separate sections present information on disorders of hormone deficiency, hormone resistance, and hormone excess. Tables in subchapters inform the reader about diagnosis, laboratory and radiologic studies, therapies, and when to refer to a specialist. Key points at the end of each chapter highlight vital information.