Description
Book SynopsisA wide range of common neurological presentations can result from systemic diseases A practical guide which guides the physician in the challenge of differentiating between a neurological deficit and a systemic illness Structured by neurological dysfunction Practical approach with algorithms and tips.
Trade Review“The book presents a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of neurological syndromes in the contexts of systemic disease, and should be on every neurologist’s desk.” (European Journal of Neurology, 22 April 2013)
Table of ContentsList of contributors, vii
Preface, ix
1 Introduction, 1
Steven L. Lewis
2 Headache due to systemic disease, 3
Kevin A. Kahn
3 Encephalopathy (delirium) due to systemic disease, 29
Allison Weathers
4 Dementia and systemic disorders, 51
Jennifer R. Molano & Brendan J. Kelley
5 Stroke due to systemic diseases, 77
Sarkis Morales-Vidal & Jose Biller
6 Seizures due to systemic disease, 107
Matthew T. Hoerth & Joseph I. Sirven
7 Neuro-ophthalmology of systemic disease, 127
Matthew J. Thurtell & Janet C. Rucker
8 Neuro-otology of systemic disease, 145
Terry D. Fife
9 Movement disorders due to systemic disease, 155
Brandon R. Barton & Christopher G. Goetz
10 Myelopathies due to systemic disease, 175
Sital V. Patel & Steven L. Lewis
11 Peripheral nerve disorders in systemic disease, 192
Michelle L. Mauermann & Ted M. Burns
12 Neuromuscular junction disorders due to systemic disease, 214
Jaffar Khan
13 Myopathies due to systemic disease, 224
Hannah R. Briemberg
14 Autonomic manifestations of systemic disease, 239
Brent P. Goodman & Eduardo E. Benarroch
15 Sleep disorders and systemic disease, 261
Erik K. St. Louis
Index, 283
Color plate section can be found facing page, 86
