Description
Neurological Differential Diagnosis fills the gap between short texts containing little explanatory detail and advanced compendia for those with a good working knowledge of neurological diseases. It is intended for the novice and those numerous physicians who receive inadequate training in the diagnosis of neurological disorders. Understanding the symptoms and signs requires a good knowledge of gross anatomy of the nervous system and supporting tissues. This is achieved by the liberal use of detailed diagrams of exceptional clarity complemented by the author’s own concise and practical guidance to diagnosis and treatment, backed up by appropriate case studies. This unique tutorial approach presents the reader with an authoritative view of neurology in practice and will be a valuable companion for all students and practitioners. Table of Contents 1. History Taking and Physical Examination 2. The Pupils and their Reactions 3. Vision, the Visual Fields and the Olfactory Nerve 4. Examination of the Optic Fundus 5. The Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves 6. The Cerebellopontine Angle and Jugular Foramen 7. Conjugate Eye Movements and Nystagmus 8. The Cerbral Hemispheres: The Lobes of the Brain 9. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Vascular Diseases 10. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Disorders of the Limbic System and Hypothalamus 11. The Brain Stem 12. The Extrapyramidal System and the Cerebellum 13. The Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Features of Spinal Cord Diseases 14. Metabolic Infective and Vascular Disorders of the Spinal Cord 15. The Spinal Cord in Raltion to the Vertebral Column 16. Diagnosis of Cervical Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Arm 17. Nerve Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Leg 18. Diseases of Muscle and the Muscle End-Plate 19. Peripheral Neuropathy and Diseases of the Lower Motor Neuron 20. Headache 21. Facial Pain 22. Attacks of Altered Consciousness 23. Trauma and the Nervous System 24. Neurological Complications of Systemic Disorders Suggestions for Further Reading and Study Index
