Lange Clinical Neurology and Neuroanatomy: A Localization-Based Approach

Description

Neuroanatomy - all of the typical pathways are presented in the typical manner: axial-slice by axial-slice with a solid or dashed line representing the pathway as it travels superiorly or inferiorly. What this book does better than some others is that it isolates one or a few pathways per chapter to focus on and correlates them with clinical presentations within the same chapter. For example, anisocoria (different pupil sizes) and diplopia (double vision) are given separate chapters, rather than lumping them all into 'visual system'. It simplifies the explanations without losing depth. Clinical Neurology - most chapters do an excellent job of presenting a good list of differential diagnoses that will make you look sharp for rounds. Moreover, you will be able to connect it with the anatomy in a logical process. There are certainly some books that will have more depth on given subjects, but this book does an excellent job of providing the appropriate amount of depth for a medical student or non-neurology resident. Readability - one of the strengths of the book. It's 336 pages, but each one of the chapters is written in such a way as to break down the complex concepts without sacrificing too much depth. There aren't a lot of metaphors, just simple language when possible. Important terms are in bold, and if the reader would like a deeper explanation, they may seek it elsewhere. Cost - worth it Paper quality and formatting - the paper has a nice, glossy feel, and the pictures are colored well. Formatting is a strength of the book, not a distraction. Overall - I have almost nothing negative to say about this text. It is not a long read; one could conceivably finish it over a single month rotation. However, if you decide to dig into it and memorize most of it, you'll have the tools you need to excel on a rotation and likely any non-neurology field.