Aicardi’s Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood

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The Premier Reference Book on Clinical Child Neurology Congenital or early-onset disorders of the nervous system have a profound and lifelong impact on the lives of children and their families. Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood provides up-to-date information on the full range of these neurological disorders, from fetal and neonatal neurology to adolescence. Movement disorders, epilepsies and seizure disorders, metabolic diseases, auditory and visual disorders, and genetic anomalies are among the many topics covered in this text. Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter guide the clinician to further relevant reading. This fourth edition retains the patient-focussed, clinical approach of its predecessors. The international team of editors and contributors has honoured the request of the late Jean Aicardi, that his book remain ‘resolutely clinical’, which distinguishes Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood from other texts in the field. For further information about the history of this title and previous editions, please see Further Materials. This edition: Is completely revised and updated Includes latest developments in genetic advances Contains new chapters on basal ganglia diseases and psychogenic disorders Has an easy-to-use one volume format with full-colour illustrations Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood, 4th edition remains the classic, user-friendly resource for busy clinicians in paediatric neurology, general paediatrics, neurodisability, and all related medical disciplines. 'Jean Aicardi is a name synonymous with modern child neurology. Single-handedly, he wrote the first edition of the book, which bears his name and was published in 1995. The fourth edition, 23 years later, is edited by 4 eminent child neurologists and written by 47 authors. Recent advancement in areas of neuroimaging, molecular biology and molecular genetics have unravelled many of the mysteries that challenged paediatric neurologists over the years leading to a better understanding of many disease processes, but also bringing with them new challenges and higher expectations... Aicardi’s Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood is a valuable resource and a reference book to practicing child neurologists, trainees and all physicians looking after children in acute hospital setting, in office practice or managing children with chronic neurodisabilities. It will, undoubtedly, make its way to the desks, computers and laptops of many paediatric neurologists.' Abu‐Arafeh, I. (2018), Aicardi's Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood; 4th Edition. Epileptic Disorders, 20: 563-564. doi:10.1684/epd.2018.1006 'This book is not only well organized and well written, it lives up to its goal of being practical and comprehensive. It is an important resource for anyone interested in child neurology. The fact that the senior authors are from France, the U.S., Scotland, and Australia and the contributors encompass a wide range of experts from all over the world provides an international perspective. This is definitely a reference that will be used on a regular basis.' Lawrence Brown, MD (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) 'The [chapters] are comprehensive. The print of illustrations (many in full color) is of good quality. The cost performance ratio is very favorable. Undoubtedly, the editors and authors have succeeded (as intended in the preface) in providing a reference book for practicing child neurologists...' Eugen Boltshasuer, Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.

Author(s): Alexis Arzimanoglou, Anne O’Hare , Michael V Johnston , Robert Ouvrier
Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine
Edition: 4th Edition
Publisher: Mac Keith Press
Year: 2018

Language: English
Commentary: TRUE PDF
Pages: 1525
Tags: Neurology

Contents......Page 6
Jean Aicardi......Page 18
Jean Aicardi: A Brief Curriculum Vitae......Page 20
About the Editors......Page 21
Authors’ Appointments......Page 22
Preface to Third Edition......Page 24
Preface to Fourth Edition......Page 26
Acknowledgements......Page 28
PART I Fetal and Neonatal Neurology......Page 30
Chapter 1: Fetal Neurology......Page 32
Chapter 2: Neurological Diseases
in the Perinatal Period......Page 116
PART II
Brain Malformations, Neurocutaneous
Syndromes, Genetic Anomalies and
Dysmorphic Syndromes......Page 178
Chapter 3: Developmental Brain Malformations......Page 180
Chapter 4: Neurocutaneous Diseases
and Syndromes......Page 232
Chapter 5: Genetic Anomalies
and Dysmorphic Syndromes......Page 286
PART III
Neurological Consequences
of Prenatal, Perinatal and
Early Postnatal Interference with
Brain Development......Page 312
Chapter 6: Osseous Malformations of the Skull and Craniovertebral Junction......Page 314
Chapter 7: Hydrocephalus and Non-Traumatic
Pericerebral Collections......Page 344
Chapter 8: Cerebral Palsy
and Related Movement Disorders......Page 374
PART IV
Metabolic and
Heredodegenerative Disorders......Page 404
Chapter 9: Metabolic Diseases......Page 406
Chapter 10: Heredodegenerative Disorders......Page 496
PART V
Postnatal Extrinsic Insults......Page 572
Chapter 11: Infectious Diseases......Page 574
Chapter 12: Parainfectious and Other Inflammatory
Disorders of Immunological Origin......Page 696
Chapter 13: Accidental and Non-Accidental Injuries
by Physical and Toxic Agents......Page 730
PART VI
Tumours and Vascular Disorders......Page 756
Chapter 14: Tumours of the Central Nervous System, Other Space-Occupying Lesions and Pseudotumour Cerebri......Page 758
Chapter 15: Cerebrovascular Disorders......Page 830
PART VII
Paroxysmal Disorders......Page 874
Chapter 16: Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders......Page 880
Chapter 17: Headache Disorders in Children......Page 1026
Chapter 18: Sleep Disorders......Page 1040
PART VIII
Movement Disorders......Page 1052
Chapter 19: Basal Ganglia Diseasesand Movement Disorders......Page 1054
Chapter 20: Tics and Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome......Page 1116
Chapter 21: Non-Epileptic
Paroxysmal Movement Disorders......Page 1122
PART IX
Disorders of the Oculomotor,
Visual, Auditory and
Vestibular Systems......Page 1144
Chapter 22: Disorders of Visualand Oculomotor Functions......Page 1146
Chapter 23: Disorders of Auditory and
Vestibular Function......Page 1182
PART X
Neuromuscular Diseases......Page 1206
Chapter 24: Diseases of the Motor Neuron......Page 1208
Chapter 25: Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves......Page 1234
Chapter 26: Muscle Disorders......Page 1290
PART XI
Neurological Manifestations
of Systemic Diseases......Page 1340
Chapter 27: Electrolyte and Acid-Base Metabolism Disturbances, Nutritional Disorders and Other Systemic Diseases......Page 1342
PART XII
Developmental and Neuropsychiatric
Disorders of Childhood......Page 1388
Chapter 28: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and their Management......Page 1390
Chapter 29: Autism Spectrum Disorder and
Autistic-Like Conditions......Page 1406
Chapter 30: Attention-Deficit–Hyperactivity
Disorder and Co-existing Impairments......Page 1434
Chapter 31: Disorders of Speech, Language
and Communication......Page 1448
Chapter 32: Psychogenic Neurological Disorders......Page 1470
Index......Page 1504