This book is a complete guide to the field of paediatrics for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Beginning with an overview of growth and development, nutrition, and genetics, the following chapters provide in depth discussion on paediatric subspecialties and the diagnosis and management of specific disorders. Highly illustrated with more than 1300 clinical photographs, diagrams, boxes and tables. Each chapter features a brief history panel providing interesting facts about innovators and major milestones in medical history.