Fenichel's clinical pediatric neurology : a signs and symptoms approach

Author(s)

• Fenichel, Gerald M.
• Piña-Garza, J. Eric

Bibliographic Information

Fenichel's clinical pediatric neurology : a signs and symptoms approach

J. Eric Piña-Garza

（Expert consult）

Elsevier/Saunders, 2013

7th ed

Other Title

Clinical pediatric neurology

Note

Previous ed.: published as Clinical pediatric neurology. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders/Elsevier, 2009

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Confidently diagnose and manage primary neurologic disorders of childhood with actionable, step-by-step assistance from Fenichel's Clinical Pediatric Neurology! A signs-and-symptoms-based approach - with consideration of each presenting symptom in terms of differential diagnosis and treatment - mirrors the way you would typically evaluate and manage a patient. A practical and well-organized introduction to pediatric neurology, this is an ideal resource for board exam preparation, office use, and reference during residency. Quickly identify the progression of each neurological disease. Extensive coverage clearly defines age at onset, course of illness, clinical features, and treatment options. Evaluate and manage even the most difficult neurodegenerative disorders-including those caused by inborn errors of metabolism - with the aid of differential diagnosis tables and treatment algorithms. Search crucial information at a glance. An organization by neurological signs and symptoms, together with a user-friendly, highly templated format allows for quick and easy reference. Rely on it anytime, anywhere! Access the full text and more at www.expertconsult.com. Discover the latest in pediatric neurology including important emerging topics such as new-generation pharmacological therapy for seizures and epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and auto-immune neurological disease; anti-NMDA antibody encephalopathy; diagnosis and management of neuro-psychogenic symptomatology; and assessment and management of chronic daily headaches. Readily identify the more common and most treatable neurological disorders with the aid of highly templated chapters, and weighted differential diagnosis tables. Confidently overcome the clinical challenges you're likely to face with singular, authoritative guidance from Dr. J. Eric Pina-Garza - a longtime associate and protege of Dr. Gerald Fenichel.

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword, XXX Preface, XXX Dedication, XXX 1 Paroxysmal Disorders, XXX 2 Altered States of Consciousness, XXX 3 Headache, XXX 4 Increased Intracranial Pressure, XXX 5 Psychomotor Retardation and Regression, XXX 6 The Hypotonic Infant, XXX 7 Flaccid Limb Weakness in Childhood, XXX 8 Cramps, Muscle Stiffness, and Exercise Intolerance, XXX 9 Sensory and Autonomic Disturbances, XXX 10 Ataxia, XXX 11 Hemiplegia, XXX 12 Paraplegia and Quadriplegia, XXX 13 Monoplegia, XXX 14 Movement Disorders, XXX 15 Disorders of Ocular Motility, XXX 16 Disorders of the Visual System, XXX 17 Lower Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction, XXX 18 Disorders of Cranial Volume and Shape, XXX Index, XXX

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Details

• NCID: BB1311164X
• ISBN:
  • 9781455723768
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 396 p.
• Size: 27 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 618.928
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Pediatric neurology
  • LCSH : Pediatric neurology -- Diagnosis
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA91572667