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Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases Editorial Review: Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases brings a pioneering interactive approach to the teaching of neuroanatomy, using over 100 actual Clinical Cases and high-quality radiologic images to bring the subject to life. This approach allows students to appreciate the clinical relevance of structural details as they are being learned, and to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, since a single lesion may affect several different neural structures and pathways.
Most of the book comprises chapters that explain the major neuroanatomical systems. Each chapter first presents background material including an overview of relevant neuroanatomical structures and pathways, and a brief discussion of related clinical disorders. The second half of each chapter is devoted to clinical cases. The cases begin with a narrative of how the patient developed symptoms, and what deficits were found upon neurological examination. Boldface type highlights important symptoms and signs. A series of questions challenges the reader to deduce the neuroanatomical location of the patient's lesion, and the diagnosis. Discussion and answers follow, and an epilogue reveals the actual outcome.
One of the book's most innovative features is the inclusion of CT and MRI scans that depict each patient's lesion. These radiographs help the reader develop skills in interpreting the same kinds of diagnostic images employed in clinical practice.
The book is intended primarily for first- or second-year medical students enrolled in a basic neuroanatomy, neurobiology or neuroscience course. It is also a valuable resource for advanced medical students and residents, as well as students of other health professions, notably physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, speech therapy, and neuropsychology.
Customer Reviews: Excellence This order was received quickly and in the condition stated. I was very pleased with my purchase.
Great book! I am so very pleased with this book. I bought it as a supplement to a neuroanatomy class I am taking and I'm so glad I did. This is an easy read with lots of wonderful pictures and charts that organize all of the information really well. The case studies are wonderful for application of the material. This book makes neuro easy to understand. I would highly recommend it.
Superior (or shall I say rostral) neuroanatomy! This book is fantastic for osteopaths. Lovely drawings and informative tables. The cases provided in this book makes it so much easier to understand and relate intricate neurology to clinical practice.
Hands down, THE best neuroanatomy (and clinical neurology) book there is! I've read (or attempted to read) many neuroanatomy books. I've tried pocket guides, ridiculously simple books, terribly boring textbooks, etc. NONE come close to this book.
You are introduced to a specific section of anatomy with EXCELLENT illustrations and explanations, and then immediately following, you are given a series of clinical cases. The cases are quite simply, stunning. Patient presentation, what clues from history and physical are IMPORTANT, and then correct diagnosis with treatment. Each case is packed with CLINICAL INFORMATION and CT's/MRI's for your review.
I loved the section on weakness. Illustrated and explained like I've never seen before. How to narrow down where the lesion can be found, why some areas are ruled out, common causes for the lesion, and a CLEAR ILLUSTRATION reinforcing the text. Brilliant.
This is easily the best neuroanatomy text and more than that, it's the best introduction to clinical NEUROLOGY.
If you are taking neuroanatomy, use this instead of your stupid text. Your peers will be amazed at your grasp of the info they are struggling with. If you are an intern before neuro residency, read this during your intern year. If you are a neuro resident, use this for reinforcing the underlying anatomy for the path you've seen during the day.
Thank you for writing this text. My only regret is that I found it after wasting so much time with other books!
A must have As a student studying clinical neuropsychology, I find myself frequently referring to this book for anatomy references. The pages are colorful, the text is robust, and it is easy to read. The clinical cases are also useful and stimulate thought. Well done.
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