Differential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery: A Clinician’s Pocket Guide

Description

Now in a greatly expanded and updated new edition: The essential pocketbook for rapid and correct differentiation and interpretation of signs and symptoms of neurological and neurosurgical diseases and conditions. Key Features: Exhaustive range of neurologic and neurosurgical disease and conditions covered Vital information presented in short texts, high-yield lists, and concise tables, for maximum efficiency in diagnostic work-ups Clinical and neuroimaging findings, guidelines and classifications, summarized in readily accessible tabular form Statistic overviews (common vs. rare, etc.) help guide diagnostic thought processes Special chapters highlight epidemiology, pediatric disorders, neuroradiology Differential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice, or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of easily accessed information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners (especially ER physicians) and to novices alike. Cover......Page 1 1 Epidemiological Characteristics of Neurological Diseases......Page 19 2 Neuroradiology......Page 51 3 Developmental—Acquired Anomalies and Paediatric Disorders......Page 127 4 Cranial Nerve Disorders......Page 178 5 Neuro-Ophthalmology......Page 214 6 Intracranial Tumors......Page 246 7 Demyelinating Disease and Brain Atrophy......Page 302 8 Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)......Page 374 9 Spinal Disorders......Page 423 10 Peripheral Nerve Disorders......Page 498 11 Movement Disorders......Page 538 12 Neurotrauma......Page 578 13 Infections of the Central Nervous System......Page 606 14 Pain......Page 652 15 Neurorehabilitation......Page 680 Index......Page 705