Main description:

Fundamentals of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology is the first case-based textbook dedicated to pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Fundamentals is a must-have resource for ophthalmologists, neurologists, emergency medicine physicians, and pediatricians who are seeking a practical guide for the diagnosis and management of pediatric neuro-ophthalmologic disease. With contributions from experts in the Consortium of Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmologists, the text is an important educational reference for trainees and established physicians alike.

Key Features

* Fifty-two real-world clinical cases that examine presenting symptoms and signs, differential diagnosis, approach to evaluation, treatment considerations, visual outcomes, and novel insights into disease management

* Broad coverage of important topics in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology including

Congenital optic nerve anomalies

Optic disc edema

Optic nerve tumors

Optic atrophy

Strabismus

Disorders of the extraocular muscles

Nystagmus

Other abnormal eye movements

Pupillary disorders

Neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations in neurologic and systemic diseases

Higher order visual processing disorders

* Video library of important clinical signs of neuro-ophthalmologic disease

* Discussion of decision making and interpretation of ancillary testing by experts in the field of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology

Easy to follow format that will serve as a concise, practical guide with clinical pearls and references for further reading

Contents:

Part IDiseases Affecting Optic Nerve Function Optic Nerve Anomalies Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Optic Nerve Coloboma Morning Glory Optic Nerve Anomaly Tumors of the Optic Nerve Optic Nerve Glioma associated with NF1 Sporadic Optic Pathway Glioma Optic Nerve Meningioma Optic Disc Edema Papilledema from Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Pseudopapilledema Optic Neuritis Optic Neuritis Multiple Sclerosis Optic Neuritis MOG IgG+ Optic Neuritis Neuromyelitis Optica Optic Neuritis non demyelinating Neuroretinitis Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Dominant Optic Atrophy Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Part IIDiseases Affecting Efferent Function Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders Duane Syndrome Congenital Fibrosis of the Extraocular Muscles Mobius syndrome Cranial Nerve Palsies Third Nerve Palsy Fourth Nerve Palsy Sixth Nerve Palsy Ophthalmoplegic Migraine Acute Comitant Esotropia Myasthenia Gravis Nystagmus and abnormal eye movements Nystagmus from inherited retinal dystrophy Russell Diencephalic Syndrome presenting with nystagmus Spasmus Nutans Opsoclonus Ocular Motor Apraxia Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia Ocular Neuromyotonia
Part IIINeuro-ophthalmic Findings in Systemic and Neurologic Disease Cortical Visual Impairment Neurodegenerative Conditions Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Ataxia Telangiectasia Cobalamin C Methylmalonic Aciduria and Homocystinuria Craniosynostosis Horner syndrome Brain tumors and their manifestations Dorsal Midbrain Syndrome Obstructive Hydrocephalus in Posterior Fossa Tumor Each case would follow a template with the following format:
Case presentation -Assessment/Work Up-Management and Outcomes-Final DiagnosisClinical QuestionsDiagnostic DiscussionClinical PearlsReferences