“If it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, a visual memory of a good clinical case will be retained and absorbed in a way that traditional text readings are not. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Case-Based Neurology offers an overview of a wide range of common neurological conditions. Organized by chief complaint and presented in a consistent format, each case includes history, “stop and think” questions, physical examination, laboratory testing, imaging findings, diagnosis, and discussion, including differential diagnosis and treatment. References and suggested readings follow for further study.

Case-Based Neurology provides a broad selection of cases drawn from all major areas of neurology including critical care and trauma, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord pathologies, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular and peripheral nervous system disorders, neuro-immunology, and neuro-infectious diseases. As the reader works through the cases, the importance of careful history taking, thorough examination, and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies is reinforced as it becomes apparent that the same chief complaint can lead to totally different diagnoses. Controversies in management are addressed within the case discussions to highlight differences in treatment philosophy and help sharpen clinical acumen.

Features of Case-Based Neurology include:

• Case-based format that simulates clinical situations and builds diagnostic skills
• Effective teaching and learning tool – ideal for Board preparation
• Covers a wide range of common neurological conditions and typical and atypical disease presentations
• Differential diagnosis, treatment, and controversies in management are incorporated in case discussions
• Key clinical findings are documented with high-quality images throughout

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Contents

۱. Poorly Controlled Headaches Since & Years of Age
۲. Chronic Progressive Walking Difficulties
۳. New Onset Focal Seizurer Headacher and Personality Changes
۴. Sudden Speech Problems
۵. Progressive Leg Weakness for the Past 6 Years
۶. Right-Sided Headr Neck Pain, and Left Leg Weakness
۷. Headaches and Blurring of Vision
۸. Progressive Leg Weakness
۹. History of Headaches and Seizures
۱۰. Sudden Onset of Slurring of Speech
۱۱. Left-Sided Neck Pain and Ptosis
۱۲. Weakness and Stiff Ness of Both Hands
۱۳. New Onset First Unprovoked Seizure
۱۴. Rapidly Deteriorating Visual Problemsr Confusion, and Cognitive Decline
۱۵. Progressive Arm and Hand Weakness
۱۶. Insidious Right Leg Weakness
۱۷. Paralysis of Face
۱۸. Right Leg Pain
۱۹. New Onset Memory Difficulties and Episodes of Unresponsiveness
۲۰. Facial Pain
۲۱. Involuntary Twitches and Vocalizations
۲۲. Altered Mental Status
۲۳. Sudden Onset Tremors
۲۴. Subacute Onset of Tingling in the Hands and Feet
۲۵. Right Arm and Leg Weakness
۲۶. Severe Headache and Balance Problems
۲۷. Sudden Onset Confusion
۲۸. Frequent Falls
۲۹. Medically Refractory Seizures
۳۰. Left Arm Numbness and Slurred Speech
۳۱. Dementia and Personality Changes
۳۲. Headache and Loss of Consciousness
۳۳. Headache and Blurring of Vision
۳۴. Slurred Speech and Balance Problems
۳۵. Subacute Onset of Balance Problems
۳۶. Acute Onset of Double Vision
۳۷. Right-Sided Headache
۳&. Transient Inversions of Visuospatial Field
۳۹. Slow Onset Memory Problems With Aggressive Behavior
۴۰. Left Facial Skin Lesion and Episodes of Fear
۴۱. Acute Left-Sided Weakness
۴۲. Left-Sided Neck Pain Followed by Difficulty Readingr Performing Motor Tasks, and Speaking
۴۳. Tremors and Walking Difficulties
۴۴. Loud Snoring at Night
۴۵. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Recurrent Episodes of Sleep Paralysis
۴۶. History of Brain Tumors
۴۷. Progressive Weakness and Numbness of the Arms and Legs
۴۸. Spasms in a Child
۴۹. Periods of Confusion, Agitation, and Disorientation
۵۰. Left-Arm Weakness in a Patient With Lung Cancer