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Record Nr.

UNISA996205507203316

Autore

Bhidayasiri Roongroj

Titolo

Neurological differential diagnosis [[electronic resource] ] : a prioritized approach / / by Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Michael F. Waters, Christopher C. Giza

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Mass., : Blackwell, 2005

ISBN

1-280-74783-8

9786610747832

0-470-98400-7

0-470-75311-0

1-4051-7284-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (562 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WatersMichael F

GizaChristopher C. <1965->

Disciplina

616.80475

Soggetti

Nervous system - Diseases - Diagnosis

Diagnosis, Differential

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Neuroanatomy and neuropathology -- Clinical syndromes -- Vascular diseases -- Paroxysmal disorders -- Dementias and neuropsychiatry -- Movement disorders -- Infectious inflammatory disorders -- Peripheral neurology -- Neuro-otology/ophthalmology -- Neuro-oncology -- Pediatric neurology -- Neurogenetics -- Neuroradiology -- Spinal cord disorders -- Diagnostic testing and scales.

Sommario/riassunto

Neurology is primarily characterized by a variety of diseases which seem very similar and are therefore difficult to distinguish between. Skill at differential diagnosis is therefore absolutely paramount.  Neurological Differential Diagnosis is a streamlined handbook of prioritized differential diagnosis, to be used both in clinical practice and for exam review.  By presenting differential diagnosis in order of frequency and importance, this book provides a practical handbook for clinicians in training, as well as a potential resource for quick board review. Whilst the