The book begins with common neurological symptoms and reaches differential diagnosis in neurology and neurosurgery. It makes an ideal handbook for residents in medicine, neurology and neurosurgery. It will also serve as a quick guide to practising physicians.
Differential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery is a unique book which begins from a common neurological symptom and reaches different differential diagnoses. The text is divided into 24 chapters; each chapter starts with a blueprint of the approach, keeping a pedagogical view. Detailed historytaking with appropriate points to simulate settings of different patient profiles is well explained. Stress is given on focused regional examination and appropriate investigations. List of differential diagnosis with salient features has been given at the end of each chapter. The reader will learn how to take history, perform examination, and order relevant investigations for establishing a diagnosis. This book is especially dedicated to residents of medicine, neurology and neurosurgery. Practising physicians can use it as a quick guide. Salient features 24 common neurological symptoms Relevant history-taking and examination targeting all patient profiles Focused examination pertaining to a symptom Easy to memorize the content through flowcharts Figures, tables, and diagrams given at relevant places
The book begins with common neurological symptoms and reaches differential diagnosis in neurology and neurosurgery. It makes an ideal handbook for residents in medicine, neurology and neurosurgery. It will also serve as a quick guide to practising physicians.
