title: Recognizing neurosurgical conditions in the pediatrician's office.
abstract: Clinical problems with potential neurosurgical ramifications, such as headache and abnormalities of head size and shape, arise often in general pediatric practice. Other neurosurgical issues may manifest themselves less frequently and more insidiously. In either case the pediatrician who is alert to spectrum of the presentations of neurosurgical conditions will direct investigations and referrals efficiently and inspire the confidence of the patient and the family.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurosurgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Erie Avenue at Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, USA. joseph.piatt@drexel.edu
authors.forename: Joseph H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Piatt
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010372:Pediatrics; D012017:Referral and Consultation