Overview

A practice-oriented reference for the laboratory diagnosis of neurologic diseases Up-to-date, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated, Laboratory Diagnosis in Neurology presents all the measuring parameters and methods relevant to the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, serum, and tissues affected by neurologic disease and syndromes. Following an introduction to basic concepts, the book guides clinicians through the methods of CSF analysis, neurochemical examinations, clinical applications of neuroimmunology, microbiology and virology, neurogenetic tests, and evaluation of biopsies. Readers will learn about the equipment and various procedures, and how to effectively differentiate similar methods. In the final section of the book, the authors provide a systematic introduction to the pathophysiology and laboratory findings for specific clinical disorders, indications for particular test methods, and criteria for diagnostic interpretation. Key features: Clear presentation of pearls, pitfalls, and practical tips in blue boxes for at-a-glance review Contributions by neurologists, psychiatrists with experience in laboratory analysis, clinical chemists, and neurochemists More than 140 high-quality illustrations, mostly in full color, demonstrating common findings Appendix with basic rules for interpreting disease-specific patterns, recommendations for quality control, and a list of the most important reference values An indispensable tool for neurologists, laboratory physicians, and pathologists, this book is also a valuable reference for neurosurgeons, internists, and psychiatrists. ""

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Author:   Brigitte Wildemann ,  Patrick Oschmann ,  Hansotto Reiber
Publisher:   Thieme Publishing Group
Imprint:   Thieme Publishing Group
Dimensions:   Width: 19.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   1.089kg
ISBN:  

9783131441010

ISBN 10:   3131441011
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   11 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Basics 1 The Cerebrospinal Fluid: Spaces, Production, and Flow 2 Blood-Brain Barrier and Blood-CSF Barrier Function 3 Dynamics of Serum and Brain Proteins in CSF and Blood Analysis 4 Principles of Analytical Methods 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis 6 Serum Analysis 7 Autoantibodies and Antineural Antibodies 8 Neurogenetics 9 Biopsy Clinical Pictures 10 Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases 11 Dementia and Other Psychiatric Disorders 12 Cerebral Ischemia and Hemorrhage 13 Polyneuropathies 14 Pseudotumor Cerebri, Ventricular Drainage, and Neurosurgery 15 Epileptic Seizures 16 Brain Tumors 17 Metabolic Disorders 18 Parasitoses and Tropical Diseases Appendix 19 CSF Analysis Report 20 Quality Assessment in the CSF Laboratory 21 Reference Ranges of Analytes in CSF and Serum

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Professor, CSF and Complexity Studies, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany

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