Neurological Case Histories : Case Histories in Acute Neurology and the Neurology of General Medicine

This book is a collection of over 50 case histories of patients with predominantly acute neurological illness, with particular emphasis on conditions that present to physicians in both acute general (Internal) medicine and neurology, including headache, encephalopathy and altered consciousness, behavioural disturbance, seizures and focal deficits. The majority of the cases have endocrine, vascular, infectious or metabolic aetiologies and include examples of common conditions presenting in unusual ways. The differential diagnosis in such cases is often broad but rapid diagnosis and treatment is often paramount. Each case is outlined in brief and is followed by several questions on clinically important aspects of the diagnosis and management. The answers are accompanied by a detailed discussion of the differential diagnosis, together with other clinically important aspects of the condition. The text is complimented by over 170 radiographic illustrations. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance the reader's diagnostic ability and clinical understanding. The Oxford Case Histories series provides complex, case-based learning for medical trainees undertaking their exit examinations as well as consultants wishing to undertake continuing professional development. The skills necessary for confident and competent diagnosis and successful management of complex medical problems are developed through the study of individual patients. This series offers real-life cases specifically written to help enable trainees to meet the required standard prior to being awarded a certificate of completion of training (CCT). Each volume in the series is mapped to the core curricula and includes between 40-50 cases, comprising a brief clinical history and investigations, followed by questions on differential diagnosis and management, and detailed answers with discussion. At the end of each book, cases are listed by mode of presentation, aetiology, and diagnosis for quick reference. The series covers a wide range of specialties including general surgery, geriatric medicine, and infectious disease, and is an excellent revision aid for clinicians in specialist training (MRCP and above) and consultants undertaking continuing professional development. Dr Sarah Pendlebury, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Professor of Medicine and Old Age Neuroscience, University of Oxford, UK Dr Peter Rothwell, Head of the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford; and Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, UK "This book is a collection of 51 case histories of patients with predominantly acute neurological illness. It emphasises in particular the conditions that present to physicians in both acute general (internal) medicine and neurology, including headache, encephalopathy and altered consciousness, behavioural disturbance, seizures, and focal deficits. Each case is outlined in brief and is followed by several questions on clinically important aspects of the diagnosis and management. The answers are accompanied by a detailed discussion of the differential diagnosis, together with other clinically important aspects of the condition. The text is complemented by over 180 radiographic illustrations."--Jacket This book is a collection of over 50 case histories of patients with acute neurological illness. Each case is outlined in brief and followed by several questions on diagnosis and management. It illustrates the clinical issues surrounding patients with neurological diseases, summarising what information is available in the medical literature. Contents......Page 10 Symbols and abbreviations......Page 12 Normal ranges......Page 13 Cases 1–51......Page 14 List of cases by principal clinical features at presentation......Page 316 List of cases by aetiological mechanism......Page 318 List of cases by diagnosis......Page 320