Written for a wide range of neurology and non-neurology clinicians and residents, Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis by Complaint-Based Approach is a concise, easy-to-use guide to establishing a neurologic diagnosis. This unique learning resource uses an algorithmic, complaint-based approach to localizing the condition, developing a list of differential diagnoses, and focusing further evaluation on establishing the diagnosis. Leading neurologists provide up-to-date, practical guidance for neurology residents, medical students, and neurologists, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and non-neurology physicians.
Offers a comprehensive approach to neurologic diagnosis, essentials of clinical neuroanatomy, localization by dysfunction and anatomy, and diagnosis of suspected disorders.
Concentrates on diagnosis by history and examination wherever possible, but also includes use of specific diagnostic tests where needed.
Addresses clinical evaluation for the purpose of establishing the diagnosis in the most rapid and efficient method possible.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. IFC - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iv 7. List of Tables - p. v 8. Part 1: Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 9. Chapter 1: Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 10. Chapter 2: Taking a History - p. 5 11. Chapter 3: The Neurologic Examination - p. 8 12. Chapter 4: Medical Examination in Neurologic Patients - p. 21 13. Chapter 5: Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan - p. 25 14. Chapter 6: Documenting and Presenting Findings - p. 29 15. Part 2: Clinical Neuroscience - p. 36 16. Chapter 7: Overview of a Systems-Based Approach - p. 36 17. Chapter 8: Cerebral Hemispheres - p. 40 18. Chapter 9: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 42 19. Chapter 10: Brainstem, Cerebellum, and Cranial Nerves - p. 45 20. Chapter 11: Spinal Cord - p. 61 21. Chapter 12: Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscle - p. 66 22. Part 3: Localization by Anatomy - p. 72 23. Chapter 13: Cerebrum - p. 72 24. Chapter 14: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 80 25. Chapter 15: Cerebellum - p. 84 26. Chapter 16: Brainstem and Cranial Nerves - p. 88 27. Chapter 17: Spinal Cord - p. 106 28. Chapter 18: Peripheral Nervous System - p. 117 29. Chapter 19: Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle - p. 125 30. Part 4: Localization by Dysfunction - p. 128 31. Chapter 20: Mental Status - p. 128 32. Chapter 21: Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction - p. 134 33. Chapter 22: Motor - p. 138 34. Chapter 23: Sensory - p. 142 35. Chapter 24: Coordination - p. 145 36. Chapter 25: Gait - p. 148 37. Chapter 26: Reflex Abnormalities - p. 151 38. Chapter 27: Pain - p. 155 39. Chapter 28: Multisystem Disorders - p. 158 40. Chapter 29: Psychiatric Disorders - p. 162 41. Part 5: Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders - p. 164 42. Chapter 30: Disorders of Mental Status - p. 164 43. Chapter 31: Speech and Language Disorders - p. 176 44. Chapter 32: Stroke and Other Vascular Disorders - p. 189 45. Chapter 33: Seizure Disorders - p. 199 46. Chapter 34: Neuromuscular Disorders - p. 205 47. Chapter 35: Headache - p. 219 48. Chapter 36: Movement Disorders - p. 223 49. Chapter 37: Visual Disorders - p. 230 50. Chapter 38: Autoimmune Disorders - p. 233 51. Chapter 39: Infectious Diseases - p. 237 52. Chapter 40: Tumors With Neurologic Involvement and Remote Effects of Tumors - p. 241 53. Chapter 41: Functional Disorders - p. 245 54. References - p. 249 55. Index - p. 252 56. IBC - p. 272
Written for a wide range of neurology and non-neurology clinicians and residents, Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis by Complaint-Based Approach is a concise, easy-to-use guide to establishing a neurologic diagnosis. This unique learning resource uses an algorithmic, complaint-based approach to localizing the condition, developing a list of differential diagnoses, and focusing further evaluation on establishing the diagnosis. Leading neurologists provide up-to-date, practical guidance for neurology residents, medical students, and neurologists, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and non-neurology physicians.
Offers a comprehensive approach to neurologic diagnosis, essentials of clinical neuroanatomy, localization by dysfunction and anatomy, and diagnosis of suspected disorders.
Concentrates on diagnosis by history and examination wherever possible, but also includes use of specific diagnostic tests where needed.
Addresses clinical evaluation for the purpose of establishing the diagnosis in the most rapid and efficient method possible.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. IFC - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iv 7. List of Tables - p. v 8. Part 1: Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 9. Chapter 1: Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 10. Chapter 2: Taking a History - p. 5 11. Chapter 3: The Neurologic Examination - p. 8 12. Chapter 4: Medical Examination in Neurologic Patients - p. 21 13. Chapter 5: Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan - p. 25 14. Chapter 6: Documenting and Presenting Findings - p. 29 15. Part 2: Clinical Neuroscience - p. 36 16. Chapter 7: Overview of a Systems-Based Approach - p. 36 17. Chapter 8: Cerebral Hemispheres - p. 40 18. Chapter 9: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 42 19. Chapter 10: Brainstem, Cerebellum, and Cranial Nerves - p. 45 20. Chapter 11: Spinal Cord - p. 61 21. Chapter 12: Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscle - p. 66 22. Part 3: Localization by Anatomy - p. 72 23. Chapter 13: Cerebrum - p. 72 24. Chapter 14: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 80 25. Chapter 15: Cerebellum - p. 84 26. Chapter 16: Brainstem and Cranial Nerves - p. 88 27. Chapter 17: Spinal Cord - p. 106 28. Chapter 18: Peripheral Nervous System - p. 117 29. Chapter 19: Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle - p. 125 30. Part 4: Localization by Dysfunction - p. 128 31. Chapter 20: Mental Status - p. 128 32. Chapter 21: Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction - p. 134 33. Chapter 22: Motor - p. 138 34. Chapter 23: Sensory - p. 142 35. Chapter 24: Coordination - p. 145 36. Chapter 25: Gait - p. 148 37. Chapter 26: Reflex Abnormalities - p. 151 38. Chapter 27: Pain - p. 155 39. Chapter 28: Multisystem Disorders - p. 158 40. Chapter 29: Psychiatric Disorders - p. 162 41. Part 5: Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders - p. 164 42. Chapter 30: Disorders of Mental Status - p. 164 43. Chapter 31: Speech and Language Disorders - p. 176 44. Chapter 32: Stroke and Other Vascular Disorders - p. 189 45. Chapter 33: Seizure Disorders - p. 199 46. Chapter 34: Neuromuscular Disorders - p. 205 47. Chapter 35: Headache - p. 219 48. Chapter 36: Movement Disorders - p. 223 49. Chapter 37: Visual Disorders - p. 230 50. Chapter 38: Autoimmune Disorders - p. 233 51. Chapter 39: Infectious Diseases - p. 237 52. Chapter 40: Tumors With Neurologic Involvement and Remote Effects of Tumors - p. 241 53. Chapter 41: Functional Disorders - p. 245 54. References - p. 249 55. Index - p. 252 56. IBC - p. 272
