Main 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