Clinical Pediatric Neurology

The fourth edition of classic resource has been completely rewritten and updated to give a full account of the many advances in the field. This book continues to be the only reference in paediatric neurology organized by 'chief complaint', making it extremely useful in the clinical environment. For every presenting symptom, clear algorithms guide readers through evaluation and management, one step at a time. Defines each complaint by age at onset, course of illness, discriminating features, and treatment options Excellent preparation for Paediatric Neurology exams Includes a complete differential diagnosis for each presenting complaint, tabulated for easy reference Cross-references for disorders with diverse initial features allow fast access to relevant information Clearly designed algorithms allow readers to work through the complex area of neurodegenerative disorders Numerous new tables put up-to-the-minute data at the readers' fingertips The "Headache" chapter incorporates all of the latest drugs Bibliographical references incorporate new citations to a wide range of state-of-the-art sources