Although designed as a study guide for specialty board reviews, this is so well illustrated it also works as a clinical reference. The case-based structure leads readers through the differential diagnosis using a step-by-step approach, and covers recent advances of clinical importance for inclusion in daily practice. With coverage of both CTs and MRIs, images include normal and altered anatomy and a complete survey of current developments in clinical neurology, covering MRI and CT physics and artifacts, neuroanatomy basics, conditions of the brain (including stroke, tumors, trauma, infections, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disorders, vascular lesions, epilepsy, brain genetic disorders, degenerative disease, dementia and benign findings) and the spine (vascular lesions, spine tumors, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disorders. Trauma, infections, genetic and degenerative disorders, and benign findings). Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The best cases in neuroimaging-the definitive review for any type of neuroimaging examination Neuroimaging: Cases and Key Points is the must-have resource that offers one-stop, essential preparation for neuroimagng examinations. This unique review utilizes a step-by-step approach to case-based learning that assures more thorough retention of material, and reinforces your understanding of even the most difficult topics. Coverage reflects all the recent advances of clinical importance, so you can assimilate critical new information easily into your examination preparation activities and daily practice. Its the ultimate tool to prepare for certification and recertification/maintenance of certification, or for use as a clinical refresher! FEATURES: The go-to guide that helps you use CTs or MRIs to identify critical neurology problems-from brain tumors and spinal cord injuries to multiple sclerosis Well-illustrated case-based approach Skill-sharpening references to both normal and altered anatomy in neuroimaging studies Complete survey of current developments in clinical neurology
