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Abstract
Handbook of Veterinary Neurology provides quick access to vital information on neurologic conditions in a wide range of species, including canine, feline, bovine, caprine, equine, ovine, and porcine. A problem-oriented approach makes it easy to diagnose and treat neurologic problems in small and large animals. The coverage of disorders by problem, not by established disease diagnosis, emulates how animals present to the veterinary hospital and simplifies the formulation of a correct diagnosis. Within each chapter, discussions of neurologic disease include a review of the localization criteria and the diseases that can cause that problem, plus treatment and surgical techniques. Lead author Michael D. Lorenz brings decades of experience to neurologic assessment, using a diagnostic approach that requires minimal knowledge of neuroanatomy.
- A problem-based approach is organized by presenting sign rather than by condition, guiding you to logical conclusions regarding diagnosis and treatment.
- Algorithms diagram the logic necessary to localize lesions and to formulate diagnostic plans.
- Coverage of current diagnostic techniques includes the use of diagnostic tools, such as radiology, spinal fluid analysis, electrodiagnosis, and MR imaging.
- Case histories in each chapter present a problem and the results of the neurologic examination, then ask you to solve the problem by localizing the lesion, listing probable causes, and making a diagnostic plan. Answers are provided at the back of the book.
- A consistent format for each case history includes signalment, history, physical examination findings, and neurologic examination.
- A comprehensive appendix describes species and breeds that have a congenital predisposition for particular neurologic diseases.
- Extensive references make it easy to pursue in-depth research of more advanced topics.
- A companion website includes 20 narrated video clips with accompanying PowerPoint slides that correlate to the case histories in the book, covering neurologic assessment and clinical problems such as paresis of one limb, tetraparesis, stupor, seizures, ataxia of the head and limbs, and cranial nerve disorders.
- Two new co-authors, Jean Coates and Marc Kent, board-certified in neurology, enhance the credibility of this edition.
- A full-color design and numerous illustrations include enhanced images of neuroanatomy and pathology.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover\r | Cover | ||
| Handbook of Veterinary Neurology | iii | ||
| Copyright\r | iv | ||
| Dedication\r | v | ||
| Preface | vii | ||
| Acknowledgments | ix | ||
| Contents | xi | ||
| Part 1 Fundamentals\r | 1 | ||
| Chapter 1 - Neurologic History, Neuroanatomy, and Neurologic Examination | 2 | ||
| MINIMUM DATABASE | 2 | ||
| PROBLEM LIST | 2 | ||
| THE HISTORY | 3 | ||
| ANATOMIC AND FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM—AN OVERVIEW | 5 | ||
| NEUROLOGIC SIGNS | 14 | ||
| NEUROLOGIC EXAMINATION | 15 | ||
| Chapter 2 - Localization of Lesions in the Nervous System | 37 | ||
| LOCALIZATION TO A REGION OF THE SPINAL CORD OR THE BRAIN | 37 | ||
| LOCALIZATION TO A SEGMENTAL LEVEL OF THE SPINAL CORD | 37 | ||
| LOCALIZATION IN THE BRAIN | 39 | ||
| BRAINSTEM | 39 | ||
| Chapter 3 - Disorders of Micturition | 58 | ||
| ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF MICTURITION | 58 | ||
| DISORDERS OF MICTURITION | 62 | ||
| Chapter 4 - Confirming a Diagnosis | 75 | ||
| CLINICAL LABORATORY STUDIES: HEMATOLOGY, BLOOD CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS, AND URINALYSIS | 75 | ||
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING | 75 | ||
| Part II - Clinical Problems: Signs and Symptoms\r | 93 | ||
| Chapter 5 - Paresis of One Limb | 94 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 94 | ||
| DISEASES | 97 | ||
| Chapter 6 - Pelvic Limb Paresis, Paralysis, or Ataxia | 109 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 109 | ||
| DISEASES | 109 | ||
| Chapter 7 - Tetraparesis, Hemiparesis, and Ataxia | 162 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 162 | ||
| DISEASES OF THE SPINAL CORD, C1-T2 | 164 | ||
| DISEASES OF THE NERVES AND NEURONAL CELL BODY | 189 | ||
| MYOPATHIC DISEASE | 200 | ||
| NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES | 213 | ||
| Chapter 8 - Ataxia of the Head and the Limbs | 250 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 250 | ||
| DISEASES | 254 | ||
| Chapter 9 - Disorders of the Face, Tongue, Esophagus, Larynx, and Ear | 282 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 282 | ||
| DISEASES | 286 | ||
| Chapter 10 - Disorders of Involuntary Movement | 307 | ||
| TERMINOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION | 307 | ||
| EXAMINATION, LESION LOCALIZATION, AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS | 309 | ||
| DISORDERS INVOLVING THE MUSCLEMEMBRANE | 309 | ||
| DISORDERS INVOLVING THE LMN | 311 | ||
| Chapter 11 - Blindness, Anisocoria, and Abnormal Eye Movements | 330 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 330 | ||
| DISEASES | 334 | ||
| Chapter 12 - Stupor or Coma | 346 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 346 | ||
| DISEASES | 348 | ||
| Chapter 13 - Seizures, Narcolepsy, and Cataplexy | 384 | ||
| PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 385 | ||
| CLASSIFICATION | 386 | ||
| DISEASES | 391 | ||
| DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SEIZURES | 393 | ||
| STATUS EPILEPTICUS AND CLUSTER SEIZURES | 400 | ||
| NARCOLEPSY AND CATAPLEXY | 402 | ||
| Chapter 14 - Pain | 413 | ||
| NEUROANATOMIC BASIS FOR PAIN (NOCICEPTION) | 413 | ||
| MECHANISMS OF PAIN | 415 | ||
| CLINICAL EXAMINATION | 416 | ||
| METHODS OF MEASURING PAIN | 419 | ||
| DISEASES | 420 | ||
| PAIN MANAGEMENT | 421 | ||
| CARE OF THE NEUROLOGIC PATIENT | 429 | ||
| Chapter 15 - Systemic or Multifocal Signs | 432 | ||
| LESION LOCALIZATION | 432 | ||
| DISEASES | 432 | ||
| Appendix 1 - Congenital, Inherited, or Breed-Associated Neurologic and Muscular Diseases in Domestic Animals | 488 | ||
| INDEX | 525 |