Main description:

This updated second edition provides a practical and succinct overview of basic neuropathology. Key concepts and basic principles are covered and discussed with particular focus on recent advances, classification, and genetics. Practical points are included to detail how to best use the neuropathology service and interpret the results of pathological tests.

Neuropathology Simplified aims to aid the development of multidisciplinary teams and help clinical trainees understand recent advances in neuropathological disorders. The book is also relevant to trainee and resident neurologists, pathologists, and neurosurgeons.

Contents:

1. Introduction.- 2. Normal histology and commonly used stains.- 3. Basic pathologic reactions.- 4. Requesting and interpreting pathological tests.- 5. Vascular diseases.- 6. Infections.- 7. Tumours.- 8. Demyelination.- 9. Epilepsy.- 10. Skeletal muscle diseases.- 11. Peripheral nerve diseases.- 12. Metabolic, toxic and nutritional diseases.- 13. Neurodegenerative diseases.- 14. Trauma.- 15. Paediatric diseases.- 16. Autopsy neuropathology.