Diagnostic Tests in Neurology

1. Front Matter

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2. Methods of neurological investigation

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   Pages 1-24

3. Non-specific symptoms Encephalopathic syndromes

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   Pages 25-53

4. Cerebrovascular disease

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   Pages 54-78

5. Dementia Epilepsy

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   Pages 79-107

6. Extra-pyramidal disease

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   Pages 108-121

7. Multiple sclerosis CNS infection

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   Pages 122-151

8. Cerebral tumour Syringomyelia

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   Pages 152-179

9. Peripheral nerve disease

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   Pages 180-201

10. Nerve root and muscle disease

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    Pages 202-232

11. Myasthenia gravis Anterior horn cell disease

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    Pages 233-243

12. Neurological emergencies — 1

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    Pages 244-262

13. Neurological emergencies — 2

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    Pages 263-271

14. Neurological emergencies — 3

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    Pages 272-282

15. Cranial nerve disorders

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    Pages 283-297

16. Cerebellar and spinal cord syndromes

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    Pages 298-312

17. Back Matter

    Pages 313-322

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In writing this book, I have attempted to provide information about the relative value of particular investigations in various neurological disorders. The book is divided into sections dealing with the methods of investigation, the investigation of particular symptoms, the investigation of specific neurological conditions and neurological emergencies. Finally, the assessment of certain disorders suggesting a particular anatomical localization, for example isolated optic atro­ phy, is considered. Following an appraisal of the literature, each section ends with a recommendation regarding appropriate investigation. In some in­ stances this is supported by an algorithm. Specific recommendations have been attempted despite the risk of producing over-dogmatic criteria for patient management. A small amount of illustrative material is included. I am grateful to colleagues at Charing Cross Hospital who have provided some of the illustrations. Figs 1. 4, 2. 1 and 10. 2 are reproduced from Atlas of Clinical Neurology, by G. D. Perkin eta/. , Gower Medical Publishing, 1986, courtesy of the publishers. Fig. 3, in Chapter 4, is reproduced from Brain, vol. 2 104, 753-78, 1981, courtesy of the editor and Dr. R. S. J. Frackowiak. Fig. 6, in the same chapter, is reproduced from Fig. 62 in the Atlas of Positron Emission Tomography, edited by E-D. Heiss et al. , Springer-Verlag, 1985, courtesy of the publishers and Dr. J. C. Maziotta. Fig. 3 in Chapter 6 is reproduced from Fig.

• brain
• neurology
• positron emission tomography (PET)

• Department of Neurology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK

  G. D. Perkin

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