Main description:

The present volume deals with specific aspects of neuropathology for forensic and clinical neuropathologists, with particular emphasis on their relevance to everyday practice. Each chapter includes an overview of the literature as well as specific references and features a wealth of figures, graphs, and tables.

Contents:

Principles of Forensic Neuropathology.- Risks, Responsibilities and Liabilities.- Cytology of the CNS.- Cell and Tissue Reactions.- Methods in Forensic Neuropathology.- Physical Trauma.- Basic Principles of Mechanical Trauma.- Injuries of the Brain's Coverings.- Open Brain Injuries.- Closed Brain Injuries.- Injuries of Spine and Spinal Cord.- Injuries of Peripheral Nerves.- Special Physical Trauma.- Ischemia and Asphyxia.- Hypoxia, Ischemia(Hypoglycemia).- Forensic Types of Ischemia and Asphyxia.- Permanent Global Ischemia.- Intoxication.- Introductory Remarks.- Specific Types of Neurotoxins.- Alcohol, Organic Solvents, and Aerosols.- Illegal Drugs and Drug Dependence.- Pediatric Neuropathology.- Basic Principles.- Fetal Neuropathology.- Perinatal CNS Injury.- Postnatal Natural CNS Death.- Postnatal Mechanical Brain Injury (MBI).- Physical Abuse.- Clinical Neuropathology.- Basic Principles.- Seizures and Epilepsy.- Vascular Diseases.- Inflammatory Diseases.- Nutritional and Metabolic Insults.- Aging and Brain Pathology.