Description
Featuring atypical cases and focusing on advanced imaging techniques, this book presents a compilation of unusual CNS pathologies with characteristic imaging findings. The aim is to aidthe speedy diagnosis of otherwise rarely encountered clinical conditions and improve patient care. Presented as more than 130 real cases with extensive imaging description and step-by-step guidelines on how to diagnose individual pathologies, each scenario is backed by the most up-to-date literature available. The cases include some of the most recently describedclinical conditions. The case-based format and description of each clinical journey encourages readers to engage with the diagnostic process and facilitates self-study. This book is for anyradiologist who practices neuroradiology, neuroradiology fellows, neuroimaging fellows, practicing neurologist and neurology residents.
Presents a unique and comprehensivecollection of therarestclinicalconditions
Highlyillustratedwith more than 800 clinicalimages
Encourages a structureddecision-makingprocesstowards a primary diagnosis
Table of contents
Contents
Contents including case titles
List of contributors
Foreword Mauricio Castillo
Foreword Àlex Rovira
Preface
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
1. Neurodegenerative diseases: cases 1-20
2. Neurovascular diseases: cases 21-37
3. Neuroinfectious diseases: cases 38-50
4. Neuroinflammatory diseases: cases 51-59
5. Metabolic diseases involving central nervous system: cases 60-82
6. Central nervous system tumors: cases 83-117
7. Congenital diseases manifesting in adults: cases 118-137
Index