BookDavid A. Hilton, Aditya G. Shivane.
Summary: This updated second edition provides a practical and succinct overview of basic neuropathology. Key concepts and basic principles are covered and discussed with particular focus on recent advances, classification, and genetics. Practical points are included to detail how to best use the neuropathology service and interpret the results of pathological tests. Neuropathology Simplified aims to aid the development of multidisciplinary teams and help clinical trainees understand recent advances in neuropathological disorders. The book is also relevant to trainee and resident neurologists, pathologists, and neurosurgeons.
Contents:
Normal histology and commonly used stains
Basic pathologic reactions
Requesting and interpreting pathological tests
Vascular diseases
Infections
Tumours of central nervous system
Demyelinating diseases
Epilepsy
Muscle diseases
Peripheral nerve diseases
Metabolic, toxic and nutritional diseases
Neurodegenerative disorders
Trauma
Paediatric diseases
Autopsies.