Common Pitfalls in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology
A Case-Based Approach

Case-based approach to challenging scenarios in the diagnosis and management of neurological patients with cognitive and behavioral symptoms.

Keith Josephs (Author), Federico Rodriguez-Porcel (Author), Rhonna Shatz (Author), Daniel Weintraub (Author), Alberto Espay (Author)

9781108431132, Cambridge University Press

Multiple-component retail product, published 29 October 2020

194 pages, 34 b/w illus.
24.5 x 19 x 1 cm, 0.45 kg

Clinical case studies are fundamental in cementing theoretical training, especially for neurological disorders where diagnosis can be difficult. This book describes a variety of clinical scenarios associated with either the misdiagnosis or incorrect management of cognitive and behavioral neurological syndromes, identifying common pitfalls, which are discussed in detail. Each case emphasizes the importance of information derived from the patient's history and physical examination in forming a correct diagnosis. Focusing on disorders and presentations that are a frequent source of confusion, key diagnostic principles are illustrated clearly. Questions to the reader move the narrative along logically, whilst highlighting specific aspects of clinical presentation that lead to the correct diagnosis. Videos of patients connect readers to the cases and demonstrate how to avoid diagnostic pitfalls. An online version of the book can be accessed on Cambridge Core, via the code printed on the inside of the cover.

1. Missing the Diagnosis Altogether
2. Misidentifying the Impaired Cognitive Domain
3. Missing Important Clues in the History
4. Failure of Pattern Recognition
5. Difficult to Characterize Cognitive/Behavioral Disorders
6. Clinical Findings that are Subtle
7. Misinterpreting Test Results
8. Attributing Findings to a Known or Suspected Disorder
9. Missing Radiographic Clues
10. Management Misadventures.

Subject Areas: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN]