Contents:

1 Poorly Controlled Headaches Since 8 Years of Age

2 Chronic Progressive Walking Difficulties

3 New Onset Focal Seizure Headache and Personality Changes

4 Sudden Speech Problems

5 Progressive Leg Weakness for the Past 6 Years

6 RightSided Head Neck Pain and Left Leg Weakness

7 Headaches and Blurring of Vision

8 Progressive Leg Weakness

27 Sudden Onset Confusion

28 Frequent Falls

29 Medically Refractory Seizures

30 Left Arm Numbness and Slurred Speech

31 Dementia and Personality Changes

32 Headache and Loss of Consciousness

33 Headache and Blurring of Vision

34 Slurred Speech and Balance Problems


9 History of Headaches and Seizures

10 Sudden Onset of Slurring of Speech

11 LeftSided Neck Pain and Ptosis

12 Weakness and Stiff Ness of Both Hands

13 New Onset First Unprovoked Seizure

14 Rapidly Deteriorating Visual Problems Confusion and Cognitive Decline

15 Progressive Arm and Hand Weakness

16 Insidious Right Leg Weakness

17 Paralysis of Face

18 Right Leg Pain

19 New Onset Memory Difficulties and Episodes of Unresponsiveness

20 Facial Pain

21 Involuntary Twitches and Vocalizations

22 Altered Mental Status

23 Sudden Onset Tremors

24 Subacute Onset of Tingling in the Hands and Feet

25 Right Arm and Leg Weakness

26 Severe Headache and Balance Problems

35 Subacute Onset of Balance Problems

36 Acute Onset of Double Vision

37 RightSided Headache

38 Transient Inversions of Visuospatial Field

39 Slow Onset Memory Problems With Aggressive Behavior

40 Left Facial Skin Lesion and Episodes of Fear

41 Acute LeftSided Weakness

42 LeftSided Neck Pain Followed by Difficulty Reading Performing Motor Tasks and Speaking

43 Tremors and Walking Difficulties

44 Loud Snoring at Night

45 Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Recurrent Episodes of Sleep Paralysis

46 History of Brain Tumors

47 Progressive Weakness and Numbness of the Arms and Legs

48 Spasms in a Child

49 Periods of Confusion Agitation and Disorientation

50 LeftArm Weakness in a Patient With Lung Cancer

Index

If it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, a visual memory of a good clinical case will be retained and absorbed in a way that traditional text readings are not. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Case-Based Neurology offers an overview of a wide range of common neurological conditions. Organized by chief complaint and presented in a consistent format, each case includes history, "stop and think" questions, physical examination, laboratory testing, imaging findings, diagnosis, and discussion, including differential diagnosis and treatment. References and suggested readings follow for further study.
Case-Based Neurology provides a broad selection of cases drawn from all major areas of neurology including critical care and trauma, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord pathologies, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular and peripheral nervous system disorders, neuro-immunology, and neuro-infectious diseases. As the reader works through the cases, the importance of careful history taking, thorough examination, and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies is reinforced as it becomes apparent that the same chief complaint can lead to totally different diagnoses. Controversies in management are addressed within the case discussions to highlight differences in treatment philosophy and help sharpen clinical acumen.

Features of Case-Based Neurology include:

Case-based format that simulates clinical situations and builds diagnostic skills
Effective teaching and learning tool - ideal for Board preparation
Covers a wide range of common neurological conditions and typical and atypical disease presentations
Differential diagnosis, treatment, and controversies in management are incorporated in case discussions
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