Effectively identify and manage neuro-ophthalmic conditions with expert advice from today's leading international authorities - all at the forefront of clinical practice and research! This volume in the Blue Books of Neurology series provides essential, current information on the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions you see in practice.Presents the practice-proven experience of internationally recognized experts who provide global perspectives on the subject.Features superb color imagesIncludes discussions of the neuro-ophthalmic examination, guiding you through the differential diagnosis and key features of a variety of neuro-ophthalmic problems.Distinguishes neuro-ophthalmic disorders from other conditions that present with similar symptoms, enabling you to avoid misdiagnoses.Covers common as well as more urgent neuro-ophthalmic conditions - including Papilloedema and optic neuropathies.Describes how to make the most effective use of the latest neuroimaging techniques and pharmacologic treatments.
Author(s): Desmond P. Kidd, Nancy J. Newman and Valérie Biousse (Eds.)
Series: Blue Books of Neurology 32
Edition: 1
Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: ii-xv, 1-375
Content:
Edited by
Page ii
Copyright
Page iv
Contributing Authors
Pages ix-x
Contributing Authors
Pages ix-x
Series Preface
Page xi
Anthony H.V. Schapira, Martin A. Samuels
Preface
Page xiii
Desmond P. Kidd, Nancy J. Newman, Valérie Biousse
Dedication
Page xv
Chapter 1 Neuro-Ophthalmologic Anatomy and Examination Techniques Original Research Article
Pages 1-43
Steven L. Galetta, Laura J. Balcer, Grant T. Liu
Chapter 2 Is It a Neuro-Ophthalmic Problem? (If Not, What Else Could It Be?) Original Research Article
Pages 44-58
Nancy J. Newman
Chapter 3 Orbital Disease Original Research Article
Pages 59-93
Geoffrey E. Rose, David H. Verity
Chapter 4 Transient Monocular Visual Loss Original Research Article
Pages 94-111
Valérie Biousse
Chapter 5 Ischemic Optic Neuropathies Original Research Article
Pages 112-133
Valérie Biousse
Chapter 6 Optic Neuritis Original Research Article
Pages 134-152
Desmond P. Kidd, Gordon T. Plant
Chapter 7 Inflammatory Optic Neuropathies Not Associated with Multiple Sclerosis Original Research Article
Pages 153-190
Desmond P. Kidd
Chapter 8 Hereditary Optic Neuropathies Original Research Article
Pages 191-205
Nancy J. Newman
Chapter 9 Primary and Secondary Tumors of the Optic Nerve and Its Sheath Original Research Article
Pages 206-237
Neil R. Miller
Chapter 10 Disorders of the Sella and Parasellar Region Original Research Article
Pages 238-263
Michael Powell
Chapter 11 Pupillary Disorders Original Research Article
Pages 264-279
Fion D. Bremner
Chapter 12 Papilledema and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Original Research Article
Pages 280-311
Kathleen Digre
Chapter 13 Acquired Ocular Motility Disorders and Nystagmus Original Research Article
Pages 312-331
Janet C. Rucker
Chapter 14 Cortical Visual Disorders—Functional Localization and Pathophysiology Original Research Article
Pages 332-356
Chotipat Danchaivijitr, Christopher Kennard
Index
Pages 357-375
