Forensic neuropathology : a practical review of the fundamentals / Hideo H. Itabashi ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Itabashi, Hideo H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic neurology.

Nervous system--Pathophysiology.

Nervous system.

Forensic Pathology--methods.

Central Nervous System--pathology.

Trauma, Nervous System--pathology.

Medical Subjects:

Forensic Pathology--methods.

Central Nervous System--pathology.

Trauma, Nervous System--pathology.

Physical Description:

x, 481 pages : illustrations (mostly color), color portrait ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA ; San Diego : Elsevier Academic Press, [2007]

Summary:

Forensic Neuropathology provides superior visual examples of the more commonly encountered conditions in forensic neuropathology, and answers the most frequently asked questions that arise regarding neuropathological findings. The work includes values for frequently encountered clinical notations, and contains a more comprehensive summary of aging/dating of various neuropathological processes than is available in any other single current source. General pathology residents, forensic pathology and neuropathology fellows, general pathologists, and clinicians involved in referred cases will find this book extremely useful, as will individuals in allied fields such as law enforcement officers and attorneys.

Forensic Neuropathology aims to: (1) provide a concise summary of practical information frequently needed in forensic neuropathology cases; (2) include selected material previously known, and relevant to forensic issues, but not emphasized in current literature; and (3) where possible, review aging/dating parameters for certain neuropathological findings relevant to forensic neuropathology testimony. As a selective reference, the volume not only emphasizes practical issues, but also highlights areas in which consultation with other forensic subspecialists is essential for proper interpretation of case findings. Key features: More than 800 high-quality full-color photographs, gross and microscopic, as well as illustrative line drawings, Use of actual cases, briefly summarized and illustrated to emphasize key principles, Introduces issues seldom addressed in general neuropathology textbooks which are relevant to neuropathologists contemplating forensic consultation work, Provides guidelines to medical examiners on topics such as specimen preparation, indications for consultation requests, and some current areas of controversy.

Contents:

The forensic neuropathology autopsy I: selected gross and microscopic examination considerations

The forensic neuropathology autopsy II: developmental considerations

Dating/aging of common lesions in neuropathology

Neuropathology of pregnancy and delivery: mother and child

Malformations and other congenital central nervous system lesions

Blunt force head injury

The suspected child abuse case

Injuries due to firearms and other missile-launching devices

Sudden unexpected death

Responses of the central nervous system to acute hypoxic/ischemic injury and related conditions

Vascular diseases of the central nervous system

Infections of the central nervous system

Brain tumors

Neurodegenerative disorders

Demyelinating disorders

Periprocedural complications

Miscellaneous topics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0120585278

9780120585274

OCLC:

84612004

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