Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Denita Ryan Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a term that encompasses a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from mild concussions to severe brain injury such as…
Developmental Disorders
Developmental Disorders Denita Ryan Abstract Developmental disorders of the central nervous system originate during fetal development. These disorders may cause neurologic symptoms that manifest when the individual is an adult…
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases Denita Ryan Abstract Infectious diseases can occur anywhere within the central nervous system (CNS). They may be caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites and may be introduced…
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus Donna C. Wallace and Michele M. Grigaitis Abstract Hydrocephalus affects many patients with neurologic conditions. It is a result of dilatation of the ventricles in the brain, usually caused…
Principles of Intracranial Pressure
Principles of Intracranial Pressure Denita Ryan Abstract The principles of intracranial pressure, including pathology, variations, and treatment, form the foundation to understanding neurologic function. Increased intracranial pressure may be a…
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Maeve Dargush and Bryan Lee Abstract Radiotherapy refers to the use of high-energy X-rays or charged particles to treat lesions that are radiosensitive. It is typically used as an…
Electrolyte Disturbances
Electrolyte Disturbances Denita Ryan Abstract Electrolyte disturbances affect many patients with neurologic conditions. The most common electrolyte disturbances in these patients are an imbalance of sodium or glucose. Such disturbances…
Neurofibromatosis
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 22 Neurofibromatosis CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology and various forms of neurofibromatosis. Review the genetics associated with neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2. Provide diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis…
