Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of facial nerve palsy. To name the distinguishing characteristics of an upper motor neuron and a lower motor neuron…
Combined Median and Ulnar Neuropathy
Combined Median and Ulnar Neuropathy OBJECTIVES To identify localizing features when dual neuropathy is present. To name the most useful clinical tests that distinguish ulnar from median neuropathy. To emphasize…
Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of an ulnar neuropathy. To name the most useful diagnostic test to confirm an ulnar neuropathy. To name…
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel in Pregnancy
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel in Pregnancy OBJECTIVES To name the nerve affected in carpal tunnel syndrome. To name the most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. To name the most useful…
The ABCs of Neurologic Emergencies
The ABCs of Neurologic Emergencies James D. Fleck José Biller This chapter is designed to be a very brief reference for common neurologic emergencies. In general, we presume an accurate…
Neurologic Diseases in Pregnancy
Neurologic Diseases in Pregnancy Kathleen B. Digre Michael W. Varner In the United States, there are 4,000,000 live births per year. It is thus common to see neurologic conditions occur…
Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness and Vertigo Matthew L. Kircher James A. Stankiewicz Sam J. Marzo When investigating the source of dizziness in a patient, it is useful to organize potential etiologies into four…
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders Phyllis C. Zee Alon Y. Avidan Sleep disturbances are prevalent in the general population, but certain groups such as older adults, women, and patients with chronic comorbid medical,…
Neurotoxicology
Neurotoxicology Laura M. Tormoehlen Daniel E. Rusyniak Neurotoxins are compounds that are toxic, or potentially toxic, to the central and/or peripheral nervous system. Capable of mimicking neurologic disorders, neurotoxins can…
Nervous System Complications of Cancer
Nervous System Complications of Cancer Jack M. Rozental Jeffrey J. Raizer Neurologic complications of cancer can be metastatic, treatment related, or remote (paraneoplastic). They can cause neurologic disability or death,…
