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 - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Preface - p. iv 6. Part 1: Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 7. Chapter 1.1: Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 8. Chapter 1.2: Taking a History - p. 5 9. Chapter 1.3: The Neurologic Examination - p. 8 10. Chapter 1.4: Medical Examination in Neurologic Patients - p. 21 11. Chapter 1.5: Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan - p. 25 12. Chapter 1.6: Documenting and Presenting Findings - p. 29 13. Part 2: Clinical Neuroscience - p. 36 14. Chapter 2.1: Overview of a Systems-Based Approach - p. 36 15. Chapter 2.2: Cerebral Hemispheres - p. 40 16. Chapter 2.3: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 42 17. Chapter 2.4: Brainstem, Cerebellum, and Cranial Nerves - p. 45 18. Chapter 2.5: Spinal Cord - p. 61 19. Chapter 2.6: Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscle - p. 66 20. Part 3: Localization by Anatomy - p. 72 21. Chapter 3.1: Cerebrum - p. 72 22. Chapter 3.2: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 80 23. Chapter 3.3: Cerebellum - p. 84 24. Chapter 3.4: Brainstem and Cranial Nerves - p. 88 25. Chapter 3.5: Spinal Cord - p. 106 26. Chapter 3.6: Peripheral Nervous System - p. 117 27. Chapter 3.7: Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle - p. 125 28. Part 4: Localization by Dysfunction - p. 128 29. Chapter 4.1: Mental Status - p. 128 30. Chapter 4.2: Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction - p. 134 31. Chapter 4.3: Motor - p. 138 32. Chapter 4.4: Sensory - p. 142 33. Chapter 4.5: Coordination - p. 145 34. Chapter 4.6: Gait - p. 148 35. Chapter 4.7: Reflex Abnormalities - p. 151 36. Chapter 4.8: Pain - p. 155 37. Chapter 4.9: Multisystem Disorders - p. 158 38. Chapter 4.10: Psychiatric Disorders - p. 162 39. Part 5: Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders - p. 164 40. Chapter 5.1: Disorders of Mental Status - p. 164 41. Chapter 5.2: Speech and Language Disorders - p. 176 42. Chapter 5.3: Stroke and Other Vascular Disorders - p. 189 43. Chapter 5.4: Seizure Disorders - p. 199 44. Chapter 5.5: Neuromuscular Disorders - p. 205 45. Chapter 5.6: Headache - p. 219 46. Chapter 5.7: Movement Disorders - p. 223 47. Chapter 5.8: Visual Disorders - p. 230 48. Chapter 5.9: Autoimmune Disorders - p. 233 49. Chapter 5.10: Infectious Diseases - p. 237 50. Chapter 5.11: Tumors With Neurologic Involvement and Remote Effects of Tumors - p. 241 51. Chapter 5.12: Functional Disorders - p. 245 52. References - p. 249 53. Index - p. 252
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 - p. i 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Preface - p. iv 6. Part 1: Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 7. Chapter 1.1: Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis - p. v 8. Chapter 1.2: Taking a History - p. 5 9. Chapter 1.3: The Neurologic Examination - p. 8 10. Chapter 1.4: Medical Examination in Neurologic Patients - p. 21 11. Chapter 1.5: Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan - p. 25 12. Chapter 1.6: Documenting and Presenting Findings - p. 29 13. Part 2: Clinical Neuroscience - p. 36 14. Chapter 2.1: Overview of a Systems-Based Approach - p. 36 15. Chapter 2.2: Cerebral Hemispheres - p. 40 16. Chapter 2.3: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 42 17. Chapter 2.4: Brainstem, Cerebellum, and Cranial Nerves - p. 45 18. Chapter 2.5: Spinal Cord - p. 61 19. Chapter 2.6: Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscle - p. 66 20. Part 3: Localization by Anatomy - p. 72 21. Chapter 3.1: Cerebrum - p. 72 22. Chapter 3.2: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus - p. 80 23. Chapter 3.3: Cerebellum - p. 84 24. Chapter 3.4: Brainstem and Cranial Nerves - p. 88 25. Chapter 3.5: Spinal Cord - p. 106 26. Chapter 3.6: Peripheral Nervous System - p. 117 27. Chapter 3.7: Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle - p. 125 28. Part 4: Localization by Dysfunction - p. 128 29. Chapter 4.1: Mental Status - p. 128 30. Chapter 4.2: Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction - p. 134 31. Chapter 4.3: Motor - p. 138 32. Chapter 4.4: Sensory - p. 142 33. Chapter 4.5: Coordination - p. 145 34. Chapter 4.6: Gait - p. 148 35. Chapter 4.7: Reflex Abnormalities - p. 151 36. Chapter 4.8: Pain - p. 155 37. Chapter 4.9: Multisystem Disorders - p. 158 38. Chapter 4.10: Psychiatric Disorders - p. 162 39. Part 5: Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders - p. 164 40. Chapter 5.1: Disorders of Mental Status - p. 164 41. Chapter 5.2: Speech and Language Disorders - p. 176 42. Chapter 5.3: Stroke and Other Vascular Disorders - p. 189 43. Chapter 5.4: Seizure Disorders - p. 199 44. Chapter 5.5: Neuromuscular Disorders - p. 205 45. Chapter 5.6: Headache - p. 219 46. Chapter 5.7: Movement Disorders - p. 223 47. Chapter 5.8: Visual Disorders - p. 230 48. Chapter 5.9: Autoimmune Disorders - p. 233 49. Chapter 5.10: Infectious Diseases - p. 237 50. Chapter 5.11: Tumors With Neurologic Involvement and Remote Effects of Tumors - p. 241 51. Chapter 5.12: Functional Disorders - p. 245 52. References - p. 249 53. Index - p. 252
