Clinical Pediatric Neurology

by Fenichel, Gerald M.

• ISBN13: 9780721664637
• ISBN10: 0721664636
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1992-09-01
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Featuring the work of Dr. Fenichelone of the world's foremost pediatric neurologiststhe completely revised and updated 5th Edition reflects the many new advances in the field. Organized by chief complaint, this resource features clear algorithms that smoothly guide readers step by step from presenting symptoms...through evaluation and management. Thorough discussions clearly define age at onset, course of illness, discriminating features, treatment options, and more.

Table of Contents

Paroxysmal disorders	p. 1
Altered states of consciousness	p. 47
Headache	p. 77
Increased intracranial pressure	p. 91
Psychomotor retardation and regression	p. 117
The hypotonic infant	p. 149
Flaccid limb weakness in childhood	p. 171
Cramps, muscle stiffness, and exercise intolerance	p. 199
Sensory and autonomic disturbances	p. 211
Ataxia	p. 219
Hemiplegia	p. 239
Paraplegia and quadriplegia	p. 255
Monoplegia	p. 273
Movement disorders	p. 281
Disorders of ocular motility	p. 299
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