This 600-page pocketbook will appeal to students, residents, general practitioners, and neurology specialists needing a rapid reference on neurological problems. The new edition incorporates new international classifications of headaches and muscle disorders and places new emphasis on clinical relevance.

Clinical Syndromes 1. Clinical Syndromes in Neurology Clinical Neurology 2. Diseases Mainly Affecting the Brain and its Coverings 3. Diseases Mainly Affecting the Spinal Cord 4. Autonomic and Trophic Disorders 5. Demyelinating Diseases 6. Injury to the Nervous System by Specific Physical Agents 7. Epilepsy, Other Episodic Disorders of Neurologic Function, and Sleep Disorders 8. Polyradiculitis and Polyneuropathy 9. Diseases Affecting the Cranial Nerves 10. Spinal Radicular Syndromes 11. Lesions of Individual Peripheral Nerves 12. Headache and Facial Pain 13. Pain Syndromes of the Limbs and Trunk 14. Myopathies 15. References Appendix Scales for the Assessment of Neurologic Diseases Glossary Index

Aiming to present the basic knowledge required for the practice of neurology, this book has become a major textbook and reference work for students and trainees the world over. Yet the comprehensiveness of the information will also appeal to specialists in neurology and neurosurgery who need a rapid reference on less familiar clinical problems. Key features of the 4th edition: - Up to date: thoroughly revised chapters on epilepsy, circulatory disturbances and hemorrhages, and the extrapyramidal syndromes, as well as on polyneuropathies and myopathies - Practice-oriented: stronger emphasis on clinical presentation, and expanded discussion of treatment in many chapters - Comprehensive and accessible: the salient aspects of current knowledge are presented clearly and thoroughly on 1000 pages with 438 illustrations and 210 tables This revised and expanded edition of Neurology is intended to maintain the book's place as one of the leading basic works on neurology.

Although this book is said to be aimed at the medical student, those in radiology who deal daily with their neurology colleagues may find this to be a useful reference. Presented in a highly readable format, the essentials of neurology are supplemented with extensive tabular material, highlighted fundamentals, appropriate imaging, and pictures of pertinent patients. The format of the book is very pleasing with excellent drawings, crisp charts, and easy-to-read summary charts. ...This short text provides an excellent synopsis for those wanting a review of neurology.--American Journal of Neuroradiology...A little (or medium sized) gem, we highly recommend it. The 438 illustrations and 210 tables make for quick and easy reference and there are many excellent neuroimaging studies of various modalities.--ACNR (Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation)