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Handbook of physical measurements / [edited by] Karen W. Gripp, Anne M. Slavotinek, Judith E. Allanson, Judith G. Hall.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013Edition: 3rd editionDescription: 1 online resource (591 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780199935710
  • 0199935718
  • 9780199989799
  • 0199989796
  • 9780199325634
  • 0199325634
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Handbook of physical measurements.DDC classification:
  • 573.6 23
LOC classification:
  • QM28
NLM classification:
  • WS 39
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction -- Measurement -- Proportional growth and normal variants -- Height and length -- Weight -- Head circumference (occipitofrontal circumference, OFC) -- Craniofacies -- Limbs -- Chest and trunk -- Genitalia -- Skin and hair -- Dermatoglyphics and trichoglyphics -- Use of radiographs for measurement -- Developmental data -- Prenatal ultrasound measurements -- Postmortem organ weights -- Measurements for specific syndromes.
Summary: "Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of the classic clinical text provides a comprehensive review of physical measurements used in the clinical evaluation of neonates, children, and adults presenting with dysmorphic features, structural anomalies, or genetic syndromes. It has been formatted as a practical manual that can be carried to the clinic or ward for an assessment of physical features and measurements"--Publisher's description.
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"Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of the classic clinical text provides a comprehensive review of physical measurements used in the clinical evaluation of neonates, children, and adults presenting with dysmorphic features, structural anomalies, or genetic syndromes. It has been formatted as a practical manual that can be carried to the clinic or ward for an assessment of physical features and measurements"--Publisher's description.

Introduction -- Measurement -- Proportional growth and normal variants -- Height and length -- Weight -- Head circumference (occipitofrontal circumference, OFC) -- Craniofacies -- Limbs -- Chest and trunk -- Genitalia -- Skin and hair -- Dermatoglyphics and trichoglyphics -- Use of radiographs for measurement -- Developmental data -- Prenatal ultrasound measurements -- Postmortem organ weights -- Measurements for specific syndromes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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