Main description:

Part of the What Do I Do Now?" series, Neuroimmunology uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the examination, investigation, and management of central and peripheral demyelinating diseases, vasculitis, and other immune system related neurological disorders. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. For this new edition, all cases and references have
been updated and new cases have been added, including POEMS, CASPR2 Antibody Syndrome, Isaac's Syndrome, Histiocytosis, and Churg-Strauss. Neuroimmunology is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult patients. The volume is also a
self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"

Contents:

1. A Case of Monocular Blurred Vision
2. A Case of Multifocal Neurological Symptoms
3. Irritability in a Man with Multiple Sclerosis
4. A Case of Myelitis with a Positive Anticardiolipin Antibody
5. A Case of Stiffness in the Legs and Gradual Difficulty Walking
6. Family Matters
7. Recurrent Ulcers and a Brainstem Lesion
8. Ataxia and Orthostasis
9. Blurry Vision, Hearing Loss, and Constant Headache
10. The Snowball Effect
11. A SREATable Encephalopathy
12. A Case of Cognitive Impairment and Ataxia
13. A Case of Fever and a Wrist Drop
14. Double Vision and Droopy Eyelids
15. A Case of Personality Change and Seizure
16. Drowsiness and Double Vision
17. The One-Sided Encephalitis
18. Teratoma: "It's Driving Me Crazy"
19. Gad-Awful Spasms
20. On the Right Tract
21. A Headache Gone Viral
22. To CIPD or not to CIPD
23. Extinguishing a "Burning Fire"
24. Confusion, Muscle Cramps, and Weight Loss
25. The Unforgettable Encephalitis
26. The Peppered Brainstem
27. A Case of a Fall after a Trip
28. A Case of Relapsing Visual Loss
29. Checks and Balances
30. A Case of Intractable Vomiting
31. A Case of Cognitive Change in HIV
32. A Case of Progressive Myelopathy
33. A Case of Cranial Neuropathies and Leptomeningeal Enhancement
34. A Case of Diabetes Insipidus and Enhancing Brain Lesions
35. A Case of Optic Neuritis and Leg Weakness
36. A Man with Multiple Sclerosis and Continuing Disease Activity on Disease-Modifying Therapy
37. A Case of Syncope and Impaired Micturition
38. A Case of Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis
39. A Perplexing Pattern of Weakness
40. Progressive Numbness and Tingling