Corticobasal Degeneration and Related Disorders

The first book to focus exclusively on corticobasal degeneration (CBD), this volume offers invaluable assistance in diagnosing this disease. The book reviews current knowledge of the pathology of CBD and thoroughly examines its clinical manifestations, including apraxia, parkinsonism, dystonia, myoclonus, alien limb syndrome, aphasia, eye movement disorders, and dementia.Noted experts define criteria for diagnosing CBD and differentiating CBD from other movement disorders or dementia disorders, including Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Alzheimer's disease, and Pick's disease. Full consideration is given to diagnostic controversies, such as the relationship of CBD to Pick's disease. A chapter on therapy is also include.Irene Litvan is the author of 'Corticobasal Degeneration and Related Disorders', published 1999 under ISBN 9780781721240 and ISBN 0781721245.