Textbook of Peripheral Neuropathy

Peter D. Donofrio, MD

abr 2012 · Demos Medical Publishing

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Textbook of Peripheral Neuropathy is a practical but authoritative reference for clinicians in anymedical specialty who are evaluating and treating patients with signs and symptoms of a peripheralneuropathy. Reviewing the full spectrum of clinically significant neuropathies, the book contains chapterson common and rare forms including mononeuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, mononeuritismultiplex, diffuse and symmetric polyneuropathies, brachial and lumbrosacral plexopathies, and spinalroot disordersódisorders that can mimic diffuse and/or focal neuropathies, complicating diagnosis andevaluation. Coverage encompasses both inherited and acquired diseases, including neuropathies arisingfrom physical injury, diabetes, alcoholism, toxins, autoimmune responses, nutritional deficiencies, vascularand metabolic disorders, medication-induced neuropathies, and idiopathic conditions. The textbookprovides an evidence-based approach to testing, differential diagnosis, and treatment, and should serveas a trusted resource for healthcare professionals confronting the many manifestations of peripheralneuropathy in clinical practice.

The chapters are written by internationally renowned expert contributors with deep clinical experienceand contain numerous tables, figures, and algorithms providing clear diagnostic and managementguidelines. Boxed Clinical Pearls and Key Points allow for quick access to pertinent information, making evaluation and review easy and rewarding.

Features of Textbook of Peripheral Neuropathy Include:

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• Practical yet comprehensiveóan accessible ìgo-toî reference for clinicians ̈
• Covers all clinically relevant peripheral neuropathies ̈
• Clinical Pearls and Key Points are set off from the text for quick reference ̈
• Contains clear diagnostic and management guidelines from expert contributors ̈
• Structured chapters make it easy to find essential point-of-careinformation

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Peter D. Donofrio, MD, is Professor of Neurology and Chief of the Neuromuscular Section at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee.