Overview
Provides an alphabetical listing of neurological signs with extensive cross referencing
Concisely written for ease of use in clinical environments such as the ward and the outpatient clinic
Emphasises sensitivity and specificity of the designated signs in this revised Fourth Edition
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Table of contents (26 chapters)
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About this book
This updated and expanded Fourth Edition is an alphabetical listing of commonly presenting neurological signs designed to guide the physician toward the correct clinical diagnosis. The dictionary is focused, problem-based and concise.
The structured entries in this practical, clinical resource provide summaries of a wide range of neurological signs. Each entry includes: a definition of the sign; a brief account of the clinical technique required to elicit the sign; a description of the other signs which may accompany the index sign; an explanation of pathophysiological and/or pharmacological background; differential diagnosis; brief treatment details; and where known, the neuroanatomical basis of the sign.
A Dictionary of Neurological Signs, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable reference for all students, trainees, and clinicians who care for patients with neurological disorders, and could also be used in preparation for exams, since each entry is a snapshot of a specific disorder or disease.Reviews
“The dictionary is practical and concise. Each entry succinctly defines a specific sign, briefly describes the clinical technique required to elicit it, lists commonly associated signs and symptoms, describes its known pathophysiological and neuroanatomical basis, gives a differential diagnosis and some remarks about treatment. … A Dictionary of Neurological Signs will surely enrich trainees’ clinical skills throughout their career.” (Michel Toledano, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 77 (10), October, 2016)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
A. J. Larner MA MD MRCP(UK) DHMSA PhD is a Consultant Neurologist at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, and Society of Apothecaries’ Honorary Lecturer in the History of Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: A Dictionary of Neurological Signs
Authors: A.J. Larner
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29821-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-29819-1Published: 16 May 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80660-0Published: 27 May 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-29821-4Published: 28 April 2016
Edition Number: 4
Number of Pages: XLI, 347
Topics: Neurology, Psychiatry