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The Neurology Short Case
an interest in this field knows the work of Resell, Illingworth and Andr&Thomas. Also, Prechtl’s study of the neurological examination of newborns deserves mentioning. This book. the English translation of the 4th German edition (1990). provides ub with the tools for a practical approach of normal and abnormal motor development in infancy based on the scientific attainments offered by those mentioned before. It also outlines in detail several assessment techniques with an abundant number of illustrations. In addition, a classi~cation of neurodevelopmental disabilities is provided and some treatment schemes, including the principles of ne~r~evelopm~ntal (Bobath) therapy, are introduced. Recommended to all physicians who are looking for a practical guide on the psychomotor development of young infants. O.F. Brouwer, MD Department of Child Neurology Academic Hospital Leiden, The Netherlands
The ~e~ro~Qgy Swrt Case, by John G.L. Morris, 1992, Edward Arnold, London, 58.99 Neurology has traditionally been one of the most difficult disciplines taught to medical students. The complexity of the nervous system as well as the disease-oriented approach of most books used for teaching clinical neurology explain the low accessibility of our discipline. This book has a problem-oriented approach. It provides an outline on how to assess eleven common neurological problems: the wasted hand, proximal weakness of the arms or legs, gait disturbance, abnormalities of vision and eye movements, etc. The book should be considered as a supplement to the more classical books on neurology and it is strongly recommended for teaching purposes to medical students. J.J. van Hilten, MD Department of Neurology Academic Hospital Leiden. The Netherlands
Di$mdai Diagnosis, 2nd edition, by Mark Mumenthaler, translated and annotated by Otto Appenzeller, 1992, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttg~~w York, 178 pages, DM 68.00, ISBN 3-13-665002-6
Neurologic
The number of monographs that are based on a close approximation of daily clinical practice, and in that design and writing, have
become a success, is small and can probably be counted on IIX fingers of one hand. One of the earliest and most successful wit< the surgical textbook written by De Quervain under the title “75 Vorlesungen”. In neurology, every older neurologist will vividly remember Robert Bing’s “Compendium der topischen Gehim- und Riickenmarks Diagnostik”, later annotated and elaborated by the late Webb Haymaker. Mumenthaler’s “Neurologic Differential Diagnosis” is the most recent monograph in this augur series. and. as if history repeats itself, this second edition has been trar~sl~t~~~ and annotated by Dr. Ap~~eller, the well known neurologist and author of various neurological textbooks that arc successful in their own right. John Patten’s neurological differential diagnosis was conceived along the same lines but emphasised the neuroanatomy underlying the symptoms. This edition, a delight to read, presumes a level of neurological education and training of at least 3 years. It then. in its first part, deals with a number of disorders which the clinician presumably has already localised, i.e. the neurologist has nut only arrived at a functional diagnosis, but also at an anatomical diagnosis. This part aims to aid in the final, etiological diagnosis. The second part of the book deals with a number of disorders which have been finally delineated, but the cause of which has not yet been localised within the nervous system. In this part the true localising significances of neurological symptoms is set out clearly and poignantly. The index of the book will greatly aid the user to find the appropriate pages where his or her diagnostic problem is dealt with. This is a true bedside book and ought to figure on the desk in the out-patient office of every practising neurologist. It serves admirably the noble art of using one’s brain first in attempting to arrive at a diagnosis, and not to resort to the modem electrophysiological and radiological auxili‘ary techniques, without a very specific query to be answered by the latter. The monograph is lavishly illustrated with superb drawings and schemes, to bring home ad [I(,~~Iu.~ the points made in the text. Various handy tables recapitulate essentials. Both authors are to be complimented on their efforts. The publishing house provided a format and quality of execution of the book that is proverbial. The price is moderate. Unreservedly recommended. R.P.M. Bruyn, MD Department of Neurology Oudenrijn Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlanda
The ~e~ro~Qgy Swrt Case, by John G.L. Morris, 1992, Edward Arnold, London, 58.99 Neurology has traditionally been one of the most difficult disciplines taught to medical students. The complexity of the nervous system as well as the disease-oriented approach of most books used for teaching clinical neurology explain the low accessibility of our discipline. This book has a problem-oriented approach. It provides an outline on how to assess eleven common neurological problems: the wasted hand, proximal weakness of the arms or legs, gait disturbance, abnormalities of vision and eye movements, etc. The book should be considered as a supplement to the more classical books on neurology and it is strongly recommended for teaching purposes to medical students. J.J. van Hilten, MD Department of Neurology Academic Hospital Leiden. The Netherlands
Di$mdai Diagnosis, 2nd edition, by Mark Mumenthaler, translated and annotated by Otto Appenzeller, 1992, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttg~~w York, 178 pages, DM 68.00, ISBN 3-13-665002-6
Neurologic
The number of monographs that are based on a close approximation of daily clinical practice, and in that design and writing, have
become a success, is small and can probably be counted on IIX fingers of one hand. One of the earliest and most successful wit< the surgical textbook written by De Quervain under the title “75 Vorlesungen”. In neurology, every older neurologist will vividly remember Robert Bing’s “Compendium der topischen Gehim- und Riickenmarks Diagnostik”, later annotated and elaborated by the late Webb Haymaker. Mumenthaler’s “Neurologic Differential Diagnosis” is the most recent monograph in this augur series. and. as if history repeats itself, this second edition has been trar~sl~t~~~ and annotated by Dr. Ap~~eller, the well known neurologist and author of various neurological textbooks that arc successful in their own right. John Patten’s neurological differential diagnosis was conceived along the same lines but emphasised the neuroanatomy underlying the symptoms. This edition, a delight to read, presumes a level of neurological education and training of at least 3 years. It then. in its first part, deals with a number of disorders which the clinician presumably has already localised, i.e. the neurologist has nut only arrived at a functional diagnosis, but also at an anatomical diagnosis. This part aims to aid in the final, etiological diagnosis. The second part of the book deals with a number of disorders which have been finally delineated, but the cause of which has not yet been localised within the nervous system. In this part the true localising significances of neurological symptoms is set out clearly and poignantly. The index of the book will greatly aid the user to find the appropriate pages where his or her diagnostic problem is dealt with. This is a true bedside book and ought to figure on the desk in the out-patient office of every practising neurologist. It serves admirably the noble art of using one’s brain first in attempting to arrive at a diagnosis, and not to resort to the modem electrophysiological and radiological auxili‘ary techniques, without a very specific query to be answered by the latter. The monograph is lavishly illustrated with superb drawings and schemes, to bring home ad [I(,~~Iu.~ the points made in the text. Various handy tables recapitulate essentials. Both authors are to be complimented on their efforts. The publishing house provided a format and quality of execution of the book that is proverbial. The price is moderate. Unreservedly recommended. R.P.M. Bruyn, MD Department of Neurology Oudenrijn Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlanda