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Summarizes essentials of neuropathology in outline form, providing an overview of neuropathology for those first encountering the discipline and a framework for review for those preparing for in-service and board examinations in the disciplines of neurology, neurosurgery, and pathology. The first eleven chapters outline basic information on the spectrum of neurologic-related disease. Two chapters present b&w pictorial examples of neuropathologic conditions in a question format with answers and brief explanations provided. Two final chapters present questions and explained answers reviewing material presented earlier. The author is affiliated with the Department of Anatomic Pathology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.Book News, Inc.

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH. Three-part neuropathology review, for those being introduced to the discipline, and residents preparing for board review. Part 1 is a basic overview in outline form, part 2 presents pictorial examples of conditions, and part 3 is a question-and-answer review of the material. DNLM: Nervous System Diseases--Outlines.

Book Description

Richard A. Prayson, MD, summarizes in outline form for active pathologists and residents in training-as well as those seeking a concise up-to-date overview of the subject -the essential element of the neuropathology curriculum. Topics range from basic information on the spectrum of neurologic-related disease to pertinent pictorial examples of many neuropathologic conditions. For each topic there are self-assessment tests based on both textual and pictorial material, along with sample answers and explanations designed to aid comprehension and understanding. Concise yet comprehensive, Neuropathology Review provides an effective and easy-to-use refresher course for those working pathologists wishing to update their skills, as well as for those preparing to take board exams in neuropathology.