the diagnosis are listed.
SECTION 3
Laboratory abnormalities
In this section laboratory abnormalities of haematology, serum biochemistry and urinalysis are listed alphabetically.
The abnormality is defined.
Causes are listed alphabetically, and the likely degree of severity is suggested.
The diagnostic interpretation for the abnormality is given.
Adjunctive tests that may help support or confirm the diagnosis are given.
SECTION 4
Imaging patterns
Differential diagnoses for specific plain radiographic and ultrasonographic patterns and appearances are listed. Relevant further imaging modalities (contrast radiography, cross‐sectional imaging, i.e. CT and MRI) are suggested.
SECTION 5
Organ systems
The relevant clinical presentations and physical, laboratory and imaging abnormalities (identified in Sections 1–4, respectively) are given for each major internal organ system. Then the diagnostic approach and the methods of investigation of each organ system are briefly explained. Finally, the more common diseases of each system are covered alphabetically. For each, its aetiology, predisposition, historical clues, clinical signs, laboratory test results, treatment and monitoring, sequelae and prognosis are given in note form.
COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS
Commonly used scientific and medical abbreviations listed here are used throughout the book without further expansion.
All other abbreviations are spelled out in each section, and are listed at the end of the book with the Index.
ACTHadrenocorticotrophic hormoneALP (SAP)(serum) alkaline phosphataseALTalanine aminotransferaseBIDtwice daily (q12h)CBCcomplete blood countECGelectrocardiogramEDTAethylenediaminetetra‐acetic acidELISAenzyme‐linked immunosorbent assayHCThaematocritIgAimmunoglobulin AIMintramuscularIVintravenousNPOnil per os (nothing by mouth)NSAIDnon‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugPCRpolymerase chain reactionPCVpacked cell volumePOper osQIDfour times daily (q6h)q.v.quod vide (see related material)RBCred blood cellSCsubcutaneousSIDonce daily (q24h)T4thyroxineTIDthree times daily (q8h)WBCwhite blood cell
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