Orbital Pathology
Orbital Pathology Introduction The Royal College of Radiologists of the United Kingdom affirm that CT is the optimal investigation for orbital pathology because of the good spatial resolution and inherent…
Contrast Enhanced Brain Imaging
Contrast Enhanced Brain Imaging Introduction Since the development of brain CT in the early 1970s, intravenous iodinated contrast enhanced brain imaging has been recognized as providing additional information. It improves…
Routine Noncontrast Brain Imaging
Routine Noncontrast Brain Imaging Introduction Using a modern multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) system, ‘routine’ brain scanning should usually be performed using incremental techniques. Scanning incrementally, rather than helically, gives high…
End-of-Life Issues in Neurology
End-of-Life Issues in Neurology Informed consent: patient may accept or refuse treatment or diagnostic test after learning about anticipated benefits, risks, and alternative options. Patient autonomy requires accurate information about…
Neurologic Rehabilitation
Neurologic Rehabilitation Approaches: (a) bypass neurologic impediment by teaching adaptive techniques using preserved neurologic function (e.g., practice using normal hand for person with paretic arm); (b) facilitate return of neurologic…
Falls in the Elderly
Falls in the Elderly More than a third of people age 65 or older fall each year. 5% to 10% of falls in elderly result in injury. Fatality rate increases…
HIV, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects, and the Battered Child
HIV, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects, and the Battered Child Pediatric AIDS and HIV Infection Incidence of neurologic abnormalities in HIV-infected cohorts has dropped from around 30% to <2% with…
Occupational and Environmental Neurotoxicology
Occupational and Environmental Neurotoxicology Table 167.1 lists selected neurotoxic syndromes. Table 167.1 Neurotoxic Syndromes Syndrome Agent Occupational or other exposure Acute Chronic Metals Arsenic Pesticides, pigments,…
Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy
Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy Tables 166.1, 166.2 list neurologic complications of cancer treatments. Table 166.1 Neurotoxicity of Antineoplastic Drugs Neurologic disorder Drug Peripheral neuropathy Carboplatin, cisplatin, cytarabine, docetaxel, etoposide, fludarabine,…
Iatrogenic Disease
Iatrogenic Disease Selected adverse neurologic reactions due to drugs or diagnostic procedures listed in Table 165.1. Table 165.1 Adverse Neurologic Reactions Due to Drugs or Procedures for Diagnosis or Therapy…
