Forensic Neuropathology

by Itabashi, MD; Andrews, MD; Tomiyasu, MD; Erlich, MD; Sathyavagiswaran

• ISBN13: 9780120585274
• ISBN10: 0120585278
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-23
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Forensic Neuropathology provides superior visual examples of the more commonly encountered conditions in forensic neuropathology and answers questions that arise regarding neuropathologic findings. The work includes values for frequently-encountered clinical assessments, and contains a more comprehensive summary of aging/dating of various neuropathological processes than is available in any other single current source. General pathology residents, forensic pathology and neuropathology fellows, and general pathologists and clinicians involved in referred cases will find this book extremely useful, as will individuals in allied fields such as law enforcement officers and attorneys. Forensic Neuropathology aims to: (1) provide a concise summary of practical information frequently needed in forensic neuropathology cases (2) include selected material previously known but perhaps not significantly emphasized in current literature, and (3) where possible, to suggest aging/dating parameters for certain neuropathological findings relevant to forensic neuropathology testimony. As a selective reference, the volume emphasizes practical issues and focuses on the most commonly encountered issues among neuropathology and medical examiner professionals. * Over 800 high-quality full-color photographs, gross and microscopic as well as illustrative line drawings * Use of actual cases, briefly summarized and illustrated to emphasize key principles * Focuses on the most-commonly encountered cases as relate to forensic incident and covers these aspects in depth and detail

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
The Forensic Neuropathology Autopsy lI: Selected Gross and Microscopic Examination Considerations	p. 1
The Forensic Neuropathology Autopsy lII: Developmental Considerations	p. 27
Dating/Aging of Common Lesions in Neuropathology	p. 49
Neuropathology of Pregnancy and Delivery: Mother and Child	p. 123
Malformations and Other Congenital Central Nervous System Lesions	p. 151
Blunt Force Head Injury	p. 167
The Suspected Child Abuse Case	p. 199
Injuries Due to Firearms and Other Missile-launching Devices	p. 211
Sudden Unexpected DEATH	p. 255
Responses of the Central Nervous System to Acute Hypoxic/Ischemic Injury and Related Conditions	p. 289
Vascular Diseases of the Central Nervous System	p. 307
Infections of the Central Nervous System	p. 335
Brain Tumors	p. 359
Neurodegenerative Disorders	p. 395
Demyelinating Disorders	p. 413
Periprocedural Complications	p. 423
Miscellaneous Topics	p. 443
Appendix	p. 465
Index	p. 471
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