Pediatric Neurology

Description

Paediatric neurology is a subspecialty dealing with neurological disorders in children.

This new edition has been thoroughly updated to present undergraduate and postgraduate students with the latest developments in the field of paediatric neurology.

Beginning with an introduction to the development, anatomy and functions of different parts of the nervous system, the following chapters describe numerous neurological disorders that may be encountered in children.

This practical guide describes proven diagnostic and management techniques, with special emphasis placed on neurological examination and history taking of children under the age of two years, and newborns.

Key points

• Thoroughly updated new edition presenting latest developments in paediatric neurology
• Emphasis on neurological examination and history taking of children under two years, and newborns
• Includes more than 70 easy to understand figures and illustrations
• Previous edition published in 2005

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Development of the Nervous System
Chapter 2: Anatomy of Nervous System
Chapter 3: Essential Functions of Different Parts of Cerebral Cortex and Effects of their Damage
Chapter 4: The Cranial Nerves
Chapter 5: The Neonatal Nervous System
Chapter 6: Some Special Functions of Brain
Chapter 7: Recording the Neurologic History and Examination
Chapter 8: Neurological Examination of Children below 2 Years of Age
Chapter 9: Neurologic History and Examination of the Newborn
Chapter 10: Diagnostic Investigations of the Nervous System
Chapter 11: Congenital Abnormalities of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 12: Diseases of Nervous System of the Newborns
Chapter 13: Seizures in Childhood
Chapter 14: Infections of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 15: Coma in the Pediatric Patients
Chapter 16: Brain Tumors in Children
Chapter 17: Motor System: Anatomy and Physiology and Effects of its Damage
Chapter 18: Cerebellar Disturbances and Ataxia
Chapter 19: Abnormal Movements
Chapter 20: Disorders of Somatic Sensation
Chapter 21: Diseases of the Spinal Cord
Chapter 22: Nerve Root Lesions and Disorders of Peripheral Nerves
Chapter 23: Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmitters and Myopathic Disorders
Chapter 24: Cerebral Palsy
Chapter 25: Cerebrovascular Diseases
Chapter 26: Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Chapter 27: Neurodegenerative Disorders

Kamalendu Chakrabarti MBBS DCH MD Child Specialist, Kolkata, West Bengal, India