Book description
Unique...provid[es] clear, concise descriptions...the first of its
kind to offer a detailed look at the imaging findings of each cranial
nerve in both normal and pathological states.--Journal of Neurosurgery
This book reaches its objective. It must be part of the library of
the neurological surgery student as a useful tool for understanding
basic anatomy and physiology, as well as the most common pathologies
and the basic neuroradiology of the cranial nerves. We strongly
recommend it.-- World Neurosurgery
This book is of interest to everyone who aims a solid understanding
of the cranial nerves.
--Central European NeurosurgeryThis beautifully
illustrated book combines a detailed exposition of the anatomy and
function of the cranial nerves with practical coverage of clinical
concepts for the assessment and differential diagnosis of cranial
nerve dysfunction. An introductory chapter provides a brief overview
of cranial nerve anatomy and function, skull base anatomy,
classification of pathologies, and imaging approaches. Each of the
twelve chapters that follow is devoted to in-depth coverage of a
different cranial nerve. These chapters open with detailed discussion
of the various functions of each nerve and normal anatomy. The authors
then describe common lesions and present a series of cases that are
complemented by CT images and MRIs to illustrate disease entities that
result in cranial nerve dysfunction.Features
Concise descriptions in a bulleted outline format enable rapid
reading and review
Tables synthesize key information related to anatomy, function,
pathology, and imaging
More than 300 high-quality illustrations and state-of-the-art CT and
MR images demonstrate important anatomic concepts and pathologic findings
Pearls emphasize clinical information and key imaging findings for
diagnosis and treatment
Appendices include detailed information on brainstem anatomy, pupil
and eye movement control, parasympathetic ganglia, and cranial nerve reflexes
This book is an indispensable reference for practicing physicians and
trainees in neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, radiology, and
otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It will also serve as a valuable
resource for students seeking to gain a solid understanding of the
anatomy, function, and pathology of the cranial nerves. "[The
authors] should be congratulated...unique...fills a void in the
neuroanatomical literature by providing clear, concise
descriptions...the first of its kind to offer a detailed look at the
imaging findings of each cranial nerve in both normal and pathological
states...a useful volume for both the current generations of
professionals and those to come."--Journal of Neurosurgery_x000D_
_x000D_ “This book is of interest to everyone who aims a solid
understanding of the cranial nerves.”
Central European Neurosurgery
_x000D_ _x000D_ "Well illustrated...[in] well laid out format...the
images are of high quality, and the material covers a welath of
pathology."--American Journal of Neuroradiology_x000D_ _x000D_
"Provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-read review of the cranial
nerves...provides an accurate and detailed description of anatomy and
function of each nerve. Few comprehensive review books have been written
on the subject of cranial nerves that include detailed radiology
information such as this book...a repetitive and predictable
bullet-style format offering the busy clinician a quick review between
seeing patients...an excellent review...a user-friendly reference
book...an easy to read, yet comprehensive reference guide for the busy
clinician...a useful supplement...excellent quality of the diagrams and
imaging pictures."--Head & Neck_x000D_ _x000D_ "Fills a
traditional void in the clinical neuroscience literature. Particularly
noteworthy is Appendix A which succinctly covers the complex realm of
brainstem anatomy and function...a unique, and thus important, addition
to the Neurological as well as medical education
literature."--MedicalScienceBooks. com_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
comprehensive review of the cranial nerves using a problem-based
format...good resource for board preparation...high-yield...provid[es]
great imaging [and] helpful graphs and figures...the cases are a great
way to learn."--Doody's Review Assistant Professor of
Neurological Surgery, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University
of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Ltd.,
Fountain Hills, AZ, USA
