Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis

Description:


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. 

Table Of Contents:

Part 1: Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis
1.1. Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis
1.2. Taking a History
1.3. The Neurologic Exam
1.4. The Medical Exam in Neurologic Patients
1.5. Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan
1.6. Documenting Our Findings
Part 2: Clinical Neuroscience
2.1. Overview
2.2. Cerebral Hemispheres
2.3. Basal Ganglia and Thalamus
2.4. Brainstem, Cerebellum, and Cranial Nerves
2.5. Spinal Cord
2.6. Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscle
Part 3: Localization by Anatomy
3.1. Cerebrum
3.2. Basal Ganglia and Thalamus
3.3. Cerebellum
3.4. Brainstem and Cranial Nerves
3.5. Spinal Cord
3.6. Peripheral Nervous System
3.7. Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle
Part 4: Localization by Dysfunction
4.1. Mental Status
4.2. Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction
4.3. Motor
4.4. Sensory
4.5. Coordination
4.6. GAIT
4.7. Reflex Abnormalities
4.8. Pain
4.9. Multisystem Disorders
4.10. Psychiatric Disorders
Part 5: Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders
5.1. Disorders of Mental Status
5.2. Speech and Language Disorders
5.3. Stroke and other Vascular Disorders
5.4. Seizure Disorders
5.5. Neuromuscular Disorders
5.6. Headache
5.7. Movement Disorders
5.8. Visual Disorders
5.9. Autoimmune Disorders
5.10. Infectious Diseases
5.11. Tumors with Neurologic Involvement and remote effects of tumors
5.12. Functional Disorders
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