Comprehensive Neurology

Since the publication of the first edition in 1991, there have been many important advances in basic neuroscience and neurology. This book is a text-reference that integrates basic neurobiologic information wherever possible to provide a scientific understanding of the pathogenesis of disorders and a clear rationale for their treatment.

Preface

ix

(2)

Contributors

xi

1 Molecular Neurology: Neurology of the Twenty-First Century

1

(6)

Roger N. Rosenberg, M.D.

David E. Pleasure, M.D.

2 Neurological Disorders of the Newborn

7

(26)

Van S. Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

3 Genetic Neurological Diseases

33

(82)

Roger N. Rosenberg, M.D.

Susan T. Iannaccone, M.D.

4 Cerebrovascular Disease

115

(60)

Katsumi Irie, M.D.

Marc Fisher, M.D.

Carlos S. Kase, M.D.

Viken L. Babikian, M.D.

Jay P. Mohr, M.D.

5 Cerebrovascular Disorders in Children

175

(12)

Anthony R. Riela, M.D.

E. Steve Roach, M.D.

6 Intracranial Neoplasms

187

(58)

Roger J. Packer, M.D.

Douglas C. Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

Mark Shaffrey, M.D.

Major, U.S.A.F./M.C.

Gilbert Vezina, M.D.

7 Excitotoxicity: Pathophysiology and Prevention

245

(20)

David E. Pleasure, M.D.

8 Disorders of Brain Fluids and Electrolytes

265

(16)

Gary A. Rosenberg, M.D.

Leslie I. Wolfson, M.D.

9 Infections of the Central Nervous System

281

(74)

Larry E. Davis, M.D.

William P. Reed, M.D.

10 Headache Syndromes

355

(16)

F. Michael Cutrer, M.D.

Michael A. Moskowitz, M.D.

11 Epilepsy

371

(16)

Marc A. Dichter, M.D., Ph.D.

Jeffrey R. Buchhalter, M.D., Ph.D.

12 Diseases of the Extrapyramidal System

387

(28)

Mahlon R. DeLong, M.D.

Jorge L. Juncos, M.D.

13 Cerebellar Disorders

415

(20)

Sid Gilman, M.D.

14 Disorders of Higher Brain Functions

435

(20)

Daniel Tranel, Ph.D.

Antonio R. Damasio, M.D., Ph.D.

15 Metabolic Encephalopathy

455

(40)

Richard L. Barbano, M.D., Ph.D.

Robert C. Griggs, M.D.

16 The Comatose Patient

495

(16)

David E. Levy, M.D.

17 Sleep and Arousal Disorders

511

(34)

Daniel R. Wagner, M.D.

18 Neuroendocrinology

545

(16)

Paul E. Cooper, M.D.

Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

19 Neuro-Ophthalmologic Diseases

561

(34)

Shirley H. Wray, M.D., Ph.D.

20 Neuro-otologic Disorders: The Vestibular System

595

(16)

Robert W. Baloh, M.D.

21 Diagnostic Principals in Neuro-otology: The Auditory System

611

(14)

B. Todd Troost, M.D.

Melissa A. Waller, B.S., C.C.A.

22 Diseases of the Cranial Nerves and Brainstem

625

(34)

David Solomon, M.D., Ph.D.

23 Diseases of the Spinal Cord

659

(20)

Mindy A.L. Aisen, M.D.

Michael E. Selzer, M.D., Ph.D.

24 Diseases of the Autonomic Nervous System

679

(28)

John D. Stewart, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.(C)

25 Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System

707

(24)

John W. Griffin, M.D.

Tony Ho, M.D.

26 Myasthenia Gravis

731

(20)

Audrey S. Penn, M.D.

27 Diseases of Muscle

751

(44)

Anna Litvak, M.D.

David A. Chad, M.D.

Thomas W. Smith, M.D.

28 Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Disorders

795

(30)

Timothy L. Vollmer, M.D.

Stephen G. Waxman, M.D., Ph.D.

29 Neurological Problems in Pregnancy

825

(24)

Jeanette R. Pleasure, M.D.

30 Neurotoxic Syndromes

849

(38)

Ralph W. Richter, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Kevin E. Taubman, M.S.

Clinton N. Corder, M.D., Ph.D.

31 Neurobiological Bases for Psychiatric Disorders

887

(34)

A. John Rush, M.D.

Rege S. Stewart, M.D.

David L. Garver, M.D.

David A. Waller, M.D.

Index

921

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