Autoimmune Encephalitis and Related Disorders of the Nervous System (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108583510)

Autoimmune encephalitis, diseases where the immune system attacks the brain, have become a fast-moving field of study in recent years. The authors, Drs Josep Dalmau and Francesc Graus, have played pivotal roles in the discovery of these diseases. Here, they provide a comprehensive clinical guide to the differential diagnosis of these disorders, illustrated with over 200 figures, 30 videos and numerous clinical vignettes, many from their own practice. Clinical descriptions are straightforward, emphasizing distinctive diagnostic clues for each disease. The strengths and weaknesses of diagnostic tests and clinical criteria are discussed extensively, as well as the best evidence supporting the use of available treatments. There is an up-to-date description of immunological triggers and comorbidities, and well-illustrated and clearly summarized pathogenic mechanisms and disease models. Gain full HTML access of the whole book, including supplementary videos, via a scratch-off code inside the cover.

Author: Josep Dalmau, Francesc Graus
ISBN-10: 1108583512
ISBN-13: 9781108583510
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2022
Pages: 676
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.80lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.20w x 1.20d