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Fundamentals of
Neurologic Disease
Neurology Service
New Mexico VA Health Care System
Albuquerque, New Mexico
and
Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience
School of Medicine
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Demos Medical Publishing, Inc., 386 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10016
© 2005 by Demos Medical Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No
part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
the Publisher.
2 Neurologic examination 9
3 Common neurologic tests 23
4 Disorders of muscle 39
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Muscular dystrophies) 40
Dermatomyositis (Inflammatory myopathy) 44
Primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (channelopathies) 45
Index 227
Preface
This textbook is intended for students who wish to The later chapters are divided into chapters that
learn the basic principles of neurology and to review common diseases present at different neu-
understand common neurologic diseases. We roanatomic sites along the neuroaxis from muscle
selected 58 neurologic diseases based on their fre- to the cerebral cortex and chapters on diseases that
quency, ability to represent that category of neuro- have a similar pathophysiology. Each chapter
logic disease, value in teaching neuroscience begins with an overview to understand the com-
concepts, and diagnostic importance. mon features of this group of diseases. Selected
We recognized that most introductory courses diseases are then discussed with an emphasis on
on neurologic diseases are short and lack suffi- the pathophysiology, major clinical features, major
cient time for a student to extensively read a com- laboratory findings, and the principles of disease
prehensive neurology textbook. In addition, while management. Our book covers both adult and
abbreviated versions of neurology textbooks cover pediatric neurologic diseases.
a myriad of neurologic diseases in telegraphic This book does not cover detailed aspects of dis-
style, they are difficult to comprehend unless one ease variants, all possible laboratory tests, drug
already knows about the disease. Thus, many stu- dosages, or many related neurologic diseases as it is
dents finish the course with a spotty understand- not designed for the specific treatment of neuro-
ing of neurology. We designed our book to be read logic patients. Our goal is to provide broad and
from cover to cover, giving the reader a more integrated coverage of the fundamentals of com-
thorough understanding of the fundamentals of mon neurologic diseases in the context of a
neurology. competent examination strategy, the disease patho-
The first chapters cover the basic approach a physiology, and the principles of disease manage-
neurologist takes when encountering a patient with ment. We hope that students will find the book
a neurologic problem, the key elements of the neu- structure and context useful in their studies and that
rologic exam, and an overview of common neuro- it will contribute to the instructors’ efforts to sup-
logic tests. We discuss how to use the history and port students in their learning.
neurologic exam to localize the patient’s problem to
specific neuroanatomic site(s) and to use the neu- Larry E. Davis, M.D.
roanatomic information along with results of Molly K. King, M.D.
appropriate laboratory tests to establish a diagnosis. Jessica L. Schultz, M.D.
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Acknowledgments
Dr. Davis is indebted to his late father, Lloyd, for Finally, we thank everyone who helped in the
his years of encouragement in his pursuit of schol- preparation of this book. In particular, we are
arly endeavors; to his wife, Ruth Luckasson, for her grateful to Yvonne Walston, CMI, of Creative
support, ideas, patience, and encouragement dur- Imagery, Inc. whose artwork improved the clarity
ing the many hours of writing this book; and to his of the chapters, to Dr. Blaine Hart, who con-
children Meredith, Colin, and Charles. tributed neuroimaging illustrations, to Drs. Mark
Dr. King thanks Dr. Joe Bicknell for his enthu- Becher and Mario Kornfeld who contributed neu-
siastic mentoring and Dr. Kurt Fiedler for his ropathology illustrations, and to Diana Schneider,
inspiring, never-ending pursuit of knowledge. Dr. PhD, President of Demos Medical Publishing, who
Schultz would like to thank her husband, Brandon, supported the creation of this book.
for his support and unfailing patience during the
creation of this book.
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Foreword
A detailed patient history and physical examina- anatomical and pathological correlation and pro-
tion remain the underpinnings of neurologic diag- vides many tables and line drawings that help in
nosis. Imaging and laboratory testing are understanding the anatomy and physiological
important, but the ability to piece together clues in basis of disease and the differential diagnosis of
the patient’s story and to localize lesions by the neurologic illnesses. Too often introductory vol-
findings on the neurologic examination still sepa- umes on neurology are overwhelming in bulk and
rate the good neurologist from the main body of complexity. The authors of this volume have suc-
physicians. Medical students who choose neurol- ceeded in presenting a gentler and concise intro-
ogy for a career often cite two factors that have duction to this fascinating subject.
influenced them—first, the spectacular basic and
clinical advances in the understanding and treat- Richard T. Johnson, MD, FRCP
ment of neurologic illnesses and, second, the con- Distinguished Service Professor of Neurology,
tinued reliance on clinical skills and the Microbiology and Neuroscience
formulation of diagnoses at the beside or in the The Johns Hopkins University School of
clinic. Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health
This condensed volume introduces the reader Baltimore, Maryland
to neurologic diseases; it emphasizes the clinical
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1 APPROACH TO THE PATIENT
WITH A NEUROLOGIC PROBLEM
Key Steps in Neurologic Diagnosis and Treatment
When helping a patient with a neurologic disorder, ment. The expert clinician often is able to estab-
a clinician uses clinical skills (taking the history, lish the correct diagnosis by listening to the his-
conducting the physical and neurologic examina- tory, forming a hypothesis, and confirming that
tion, and ordering of appropriate tests), knowl- hypothesis based on the neurologic exam. How-
edge of neuroanatomy, and an understanding of ever, the medical student seldom possesses these
the pathogenesis of the neurologic disease process skills, as they come with experience. Fortunately,
(Figure 1-1). The goals are to alleviate signs and following eight logical steps can help one arrive at
symptoms and to restore and keep the patient in the same diagnosis. This avoids costly mistakes
the best possible health. due to ordering inappropriate laboratory tests,
To achieve these goals, one must establish the establishing an incorrect diagnosis, and prescrib-
correct diagnosis and initiate appropriate treat- ing the wrong treatment.
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