Full Description
Recognizing patterns of disease can be the first step to successful management of the child with a neurological problem; this is emphasized by the authors throughout the book. Their concise, precise account reflects the remarkable recent advances in pediatric neurology and related disciplines, while stressing the fundamentals of clinical examination and history taking in reaching an accurate diagnosis. The book begins with a detailed discussion of neurological examination techniques and the basic formulation of differential diagnoses and management, using neuroradiology, electrophysiology, cerebrospinal fluids, genetic and metabolic testing. The second section of the book follows a problem-based approach, just as diseases present in the real world. It employs practical, symptom- and sign-based strategies for virtually all conditions encountered by the practitioner. The final section on neurological emergencies recognizes that such conditions present first to someone other than a pediatric neurologist.This new color handbook is illustrated throughout by a wealth of top-quality clinical photos and imaging, and is of interest to pediatric neurologists, general pediatricians, primary care physicians and emergency physicians, in training and practice.
Contents
Core Concepts The neurological examination Neuroimaging Electrophysiology evaluation Cerebrospinal fluid Genetic evaluation Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism. A Problem-based Approach to Pediatric Neurological Disorders Disorders of development Disorders of behavior and cognition Disorders of hearing and language Disorders of head size and shape Disorders of cranial nerves Disorders of peripheral nerves Disorders of gait and balance Disorders of sleep Disorders of newborn Acute and focal deficits The dimorphic child Headaches Hypotonia/weakness Neurological infections Movement disorders Seizures and other paroxysmal disorders Neurological emergencies Legends Further reading Index
