Case Studies in Epilepsy: Common and Uncommon Presentations

Stefan, Herman

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISBN:	0-521-16712-4 (0521167124)
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-16712-3 (9780521167123)
Format:	Case Studies
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	01/13
Weight:	0.94 Lbs.
Pages:	191
Subject Class:	NEU (Neurology and Neuroscience)
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nervous Sys
Subject Definition:	Epilepsy-Diagnosis-Case Studies; Diagnosis, Differential
NLM Class:	WL 385
LC Class:	RC372
Abstract:	Clinical case studies have long been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. They emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directed learning . all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. Epilepsy is amongst the most frequently encountered of neurological disorders. There are important emerging clinical management issues (e.g., first seizure, therapy-resistant seizures, ICU, pregnancy) but also differential diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures (syncopy, pseudo-seizure, paroxysmal dystonic syndromes, sleep disorders, psychosis, inborn errors of metabolism, etc.). This selection of epilepsy case studies will inform and challenge clinicians at all stages in their careers. Including both common and uncommon cases, Case Studies in Epilepsy reinforces the diagnostic skills and treatment decision-making processes necessary to treat epilepsy and other seizures confidently. Written by leading experts, the cases and discussions work through differential diagnoses, treatments and social consequences in pediatric and adult patients.