Neurology
Subtitle: an illustrated guide
By: Mark Mumenthaler, Heinrich Mattle ; translated by Ethan Taub.
Contributors: Mattle, Heinrich.
Publisher: Thieme
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
Subjects: Neurology -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.; Nervous System Diseases -- Handbooks.
Genres: Outlines, syllabi, etc.; Handbooks.
Description: This practical guide offers an accessible introduction to clinical neurology. No prior knowledge of the subject is required-the essential concepts are concisely explained and clearly illustrated. History-taking, the clinical examination and ancillary testing are thoroughly discussed. CT and MR images support the descriptions of findings, while useful tables provide an at-a-glance reference for a wide range of symptoms and differential diagnoses.
Notes: Includes index.
"Revised translation of the German edition ... Grundkurs Neurologie. Illustriertes Basiswissen für das Studium"--T.p. verso.
Table of contents: value: The clinical interview in neurology; value: The neurological examination; value: Ancillary tests in neurology; value: Topical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of neurologic syndromes; value: Diseases of the brain and meninges; value: Diseases of the spinal cord; value: Multiple sclerosis and other myelinopathies; value: Epilepsy and its differential diagnosis; value: Polyradiculopathy and polyneuropathy; value: Diseases of the cranial nerves; value: Diseases of the spinal nerve roots and peripheral nerves; value: Painful syndromes; value: Diseases of muscle (myopathies); value: Diseases of the autonomic nervous system.