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.- 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.
Table of Contents
Part 1. Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis.Chapter 1.1. Overview of Neurologic DiagnosisApproaches and why we need more than one.Algorithmic diagnosisSyndromic diagnosisDifferential diagnosisRole of venue in diagnostic approachMistakes we make in diagnosis.Chapter 1.2. Taking a HistoryOverview and organizationPreparing for the encounterChief complaintHistory of present illnessPast medical and surgical historyMedication historyFamily historyReview of systemsSocial historyChapter 1.3. The Neurologic ExamChapter 1.4. The Medical Exam in Neurologic PatientsChapter 1.5. Synthesis of the Assessment and PlanChapter 1.6. Documenting Our Findings.Part 2. Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy.Chapter 2.1. OverviewChapter 2.2. Cerebral HemispheresChapter 2.3. Brainstem and CerebellumChapter 2.4. Spinal cordChapter 2.5. Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction and MusclePart 3. Localization by Dysfunction.Chapter 3.1. Mental StatusChapter 3.2. Cranial NerveChapter 3.3. Motor.Chapter 3.4. SensoryChapter 3.5. CoordinationChapter 3.6. GaitChapter 3.7. Reflex AbnormalitiesChapter 3.8. PainPart 4. Localization by Anatomy.Chapter 4.1. CerebrumChapter 4.2. CerebellumChapter 4.3. Brainstem and Cranial NervesChapter 4.4. Spinal CordChapter 4.5. Nerve Roots, Plexus, and Peripheral NervesChapter 4.6. Neuromuscular Junction and MuscleChapter 4.7. Multi-System DisordersPart 5. Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders.Chapter 5.1. Disorders of Mental StatusChapter 5.2. Speech and Language DisordersChapter 5.3. Stroke and other Vascular DisordersChapter 5.4. Seizure DisordersChapter 5.5. Neuromuscular DisordersChapter 5.6. HeadacheChapter 5.7. Movement DisordersChapter 5.8. Autoimmune DisordersChapter 5.9. Disorders of the Visual SystemChapter 5.10. Vestibular and Related DisordersChapter 5.11. Tumors with Neurologic Involvement
