Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis

Written for a wide range of neurology and non-neurology clinicians and residents, Neurologic Localization and Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis by Complaint-Based Approach is a concise, easy-to-use guide to establishing a neurologic diagnosis. This unique learning resource uses an algorithmic, complaint-based approach to localizing the condition, developing a list of differential diagnoses, and focusing further evaluation on establishing the diagnosis. Leading neurologists provide up-to-date, practical guidance for neurology residents, medical students, and neurologists, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and non-neurology physicians. 

Key Features

• Offers a comprehensive approach to neurologic diagnosis, essentials of clinical neuroanatomy, localization by dysfunction and anatomy, and diagnosis of suspected disorders.  

• Concentrates on diagnosis by history and examination wherever possible, but also includes use of specific diagnostic tests where needed. 

• Addresses clinical evaluation for the purpose of establishing the diagnosis using the most rapid and efficient method possible. 

• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. 

Part 1. Approach to Neurologic Diagnosis.
Chapter 1. 1. Overview of Neurologic Diagnosis
Approaches and why we need more than one.
Algorithmic diagnosis
Syndromic diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Role of venue in diagnostic approach
Mistakes we make in diagnosis.
Chapter 1. 2. Taking a History
Overview and organization
Preparing for the encounter
Chief complaint
History of present illness
Past medical and surgical history
Medication history
Family history
Review of systems
Social history
Chapter 1. 3. The Neurologic Exam
Chapter 1. 4. The Medical Exam in Neurologic Patients
Chapter 1. 5. Synthesis of the Assessment and Plan
Chapter 1. 6. Documenting Our Findings.
Part 2. Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy.
Chapter 2. 1. Overview
Chapter 2. 2. Cerebral Hemispheres
Chapter 2. 3. Brainstem and Cerebellum
Chapter 2. 4. Spinal cord
Chapter 2. 5. Peripheral Nerves, Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle
Part 3. Localization by Dysfunction.
Chapter 3. 1. Mental Status
Chapter 3. 2. Cranial Nerve
Chapter 3. 3. Motor.
Chapter 3. 4. Sensory
Chapter 3. 5. Coordination
Chapter 3. 6. Gait
Chapter 3. 7. Reflex Abnormalities
Chapter 3. 8. Pain
Part 4. Localization by Anatomy.
Chapter 4. 1. Cerebrum
Chapter 4. 2. Cerebellum
Chapter 4. 3. Brainstem and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 4. 4. Spinal Cord
Chapter 4. 5. Nerve Roots, Plexus, and Peripheral Nerves
Chapter 4. 6. Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle
Chapter 4. 7. Multi-System Disorders
Part 5. Diagnosis of Suspected Disorders.
Chapter 5. 1. Disorders of Mental Status
Chapter 5. 2. Speech and Language Disorders
Chapter 5. 3. Stroke and other Vascular Disorders
Chapter 5. 4. Seizure Disorders
Chapter 5. 5. Neuromuscular Disorders
Chapter 5. 6. Headache
Chapter 5. 7. Movement Disorders
Chapter 5. 8. Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter 5. 9. Disorders of the Visual System
Chapter 5. 10. Vestibular and Related Disorders
Chapter 5. 11. Tumors with Neurologic Involvement

Author Information

By Eli E. Zimmerman, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Director of Medical Student Education, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Martin A. Samuels, MD, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School Boston, MA U. S. A. ; Howard S. Kirshner, MD, Professor of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN U. S. A. and Karl E Misulis, MD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee

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