Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of inflammatory brain diseases from a neuroradiological point of view, encompassing both infectious (e.g., viral encephalitis and pyogenic brain abscess) and non-infectious (e.g., multiple sclerosis) diseases. Neuroimaging contributes greatly to the differentiation of infectious and noninfectious brain diseases and to the distinction between brain inflammation and other diseases. In order to ensure a standardized approach throughout the book, each chapter is subdivided into three principal sections: epidemiology, clinical presentation and therapy; imaging; and, differential diagnosis. A separate chapter addresses technical and methodological issues and imaging protocols. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and numerous high-quality and informative illustrations are included. This book will be of great value not only to neuroradiologists but also to neurologists, neuropediatricians, and general radiologists.

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Author:   Stefan Hahnel ,  Michael Knauth ,  Stefan Hahnel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9783540766599

ISBN 10:   3540766596
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   04 February 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783642305191
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Inflammatory Diseases of Brain Parenchyma: Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Therapy and Imaging and Differential Diagnosis.- Vasculitis: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Therapy, and Imaging and Differential Diagnostic.- Bacterial Infections of Brain Parenchyma: Pyogenic Cerebritis and Brain Abscess, Neuro-Lues, Neuro-Tuberculosis, and Other Bacterial Infections of Brain Parenchyma.- Viral Encephalitis.- Spongiforme Encephalophathy.- Fungal Infections.- Parasitic Infections.- Inflammatory Diseases of the Meninges.- Granulomatous Diseases.- Infectious Diseases of the Childhood.- Imaging Specifics and Protocols.- Perspectives.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.

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From the reviews: This ! textbook focuses specifically on inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system. This is intended ! review of inflammatory diseases that affect the brain. ! The target audience includes neuroradiologists, neurologists, child neurologists, and general radiologists. ! The summary tables in the chapters are also very helpful in correlating clinical and imaging features. ! This is a useful overview of inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system. Its strengths include the extensive collection of images of both rare and common CNS inflammatory diseases. (Jonathan L. Carter, Doody's Review Service, August, 2009)

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