Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology 10th Edition (Adams and Victors Principles of Neurology)

The gold-standard text that has defined neurology - updated for today's practice in full color The definitive text on the full-spectrum of neurology for decades, "Adams and Victor's" provides the treatment and management strategies needed to confidently handle both common and rare neurologic conditions. Written in a clear, consistent tone, this classic resource will meet the needs of the seasoned professional or the aspiring clinician. Written from the perspective of the general neurologist, "Adams and Victor's" has been hailed as the most detailed, thorough, and authoritative text available on the subject. "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology," Tenth Edition describes the various categories of neurologic disease and the main diseases that constitute each. Each subject is introduced by a detailed discussion of the symptoms and signs of disordered nervous function, their anatomic and physiologic bases, and their clinical implications. "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology" is logically divided into six parts: The Clinical Method of Neurology Cardinal Manifestations of Neurologic Disease Growth and Development of the Nervous System in the Neurology of Aging Major Categories of Neurologic Disease Diseases of the Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerve, and Muscle Psychiatric Disorders The Tenth Edition is highlighted by the welcome addition of full-color photographs, expanded coverage of important subspecialties, and an increased number of tables and figures. Edition after edition, "Adams and Victor's" has stayed true to its original mission: to provide a well-written, readable text emphasizing a disciplined presentation of clinical data and lucid descriptions of underlying disease processes. Title page 6 Contents 8 PART 1: THE CLINICAL METHOD OF NEUROLOGY 14 Approach to the Patient withNeurologic Disease 16 Imaging, Electrophysiologic,and Laboratory Techniquesfor Neurologic Diagnosis 26 PART 2: CARDINAL MANIFESTATIONS OF NEUROLOGIC DISEASE 54 SECTION 1 Disorders of Motility 56 Motor Paralysis 58 Abnormalities of Movement and PostureCaused by Disease of the Basal Ganglia 77 Ataxia and Disorders of Cerebellar Function 94 Tremor, Myoclonus, Focal Dystonias, andTics 105 Disorders of Stance and Gait 128 SECTION 2 Pain and Other Disordersof Somatic Sensation, Headache, andBackache 140 Pain 141 Other Somatic Sensation 163 Headache and Other Craniofacial Pains 181 Pain in the Back, Neck, and Extremities 211 SECTION 3 Disorders of the SpecialSenses 238 Disorders of Smell and Taste 239 Disturbances of Vision 248 Disorders of Ocular Movement and PupillaryFunction 273 Deafness, Dizziness, and Disorders ofEquilibrium 303 SECTION 4 Epilepsy and Disorders ofConsciousness 330 Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders 331 Coma and Related Disorders ofConsciousness 370 Faintness and Syncope 396 Sleep and Its Abnormalities 408 SECTION 5 Derangements of Intellect,Behavior, and Language Caused by Diffuseand Focal Cerebral Disease 432 Delirium and Other Acute ConfusionalStates 434 Dementia, the Amnesic Syndrome, and theNeurology of Intelligence and Memory 447 Neurologic Disorders Caused by Lesions inSpecific Parts of the Cerebrum 468 Disorders of Speech and Language 499 SECTION 6 Disorders of Energy, Mood, andAutonomic and Endocrine Functions 520 Fatigue, Asthenia, Anxiety, and Depression 521 The Limbic Lobes and the Neurology ofEmotion 531 Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System,Respiration, and Swallowing 543 The Hypothalamus and Neuroendocrine Disorders 576 PART 3: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE NEUROLOGY OF AGING 590 Normal Development and Deviations in Development of the Nervous System 592 The Neurology of Aging 619 PART 4: MAJOR CATEGORIES O FN E U ROLOG IC DISEASE 628 Disturbances of Cerebrospinal Fluid,Including Hydrocephalus, PseudotumorCerebri, and Low-Pressure Syndromes 630 Intracranial Neoplasms and ParaneoplasticDisorders 652 Infections of the Nervous System (Bacterial,Fungal, Spirochetal, Parasitic) andSarcoidosis 710 Viral Infections of the Nervous System,Chronic Meningitis, and Prion Diseases 756 Cerebrovascular Diseases 791 Craniocerebral Trauma 898 Multiple Sclerosis and Other InflammatoryDemyelinating Diseases 928 Inherited Metabolic Diseases of the Nervous System 959 Developmental Diseases of the NervousSystem 1016 Degenerative Diseases of the NervousSystem 1073 The Acquired Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System 1145 Diseases of the Nervous System Caused by Nutritional Deficiency 1174 Alcohol and Alcoholism 1199 Disorders of the Nervous System Caused byDrugs, Toxins, and Chemical Agents 1213 PART 5: DISEASES OF SPINAL CORD, PERIPHERAL NERVE, AND MUSCLE 1248 Diseases of the Spinal Cord 1250 Electrophysiologic and Laboratory Aids in theDiagnosis of Neuromuscular Disease 1301 Diseases of the Peripheral Nerves 1323 Diseases of the Cranial Nerves 1404 Diseases of Muscle 1420 Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders ofthe Neuromuscular Junction 1485 The Myotonias, Periodic Paralyses, Cramps,Spasms, and States of Persistent MuscleFiber Activity 1503 PART 6: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS 1520 Anxiety Disorders, Hysteria, and PersonalityDisorders 1522 Depression and Bipolar Disease 1542 Schizophrenia, Delusional and ParanoidStates 1556 Index 1574