Aminoff M.J., Boller F., Swaab D.F. Functional Neurologic Disorders

Elsevier, 2016. — 637 p. — (Handbook of Clinical Neurology 139). — ISBN: 978-0-12-801772-2Functional Neurologic Disorders, the latest volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, summarizes state-of-the-art research findings and clinical practice on this class of disorders at the interface between neurology and psychiatry. This 51-chapter volume offers an historical introduction, chapters on epidemiology and pathophysiolology, a large section on the clinical features of different type of functional neurologic symptoms and disorders (including functional movement disorders, non-epileptic seizures, dizziness, vision, hearing, speech and cognitive symptoms), and then concluding with approaches to therapy.
This group of internationally acclaimed experts in neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience represent a broad spectrum of areas of expertise, chosen for their ability to write clearly and concisely with an eye toward a clinical audience. This HCN volume sets a new landmark standard for a comprehensive, multi-authored work dealing with functional neurologic disorders (also described as psychogenic, dissociative or conversion disorders).
Offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach for the care of patients with functional disorders seen in neurologic practice, leading to more efficient prevention, management, and treatmentProvides a synthesis of research efforts incorporating clinical, brain imaging and neurophysiological studiesFills an existing gap between traditional neurology and traditional psychiatryContents include coverage of history, epidemiology, clinical presentations, and therapyEdited work with chapters authored by leaders in the field, the broadest, most expert coverage availableForewordA brief history of hysteria: From the ancient to the modern
Charcot, hysteria, and simulated disorders
Neurologic approaches to hysteria, psychogenic and functional disorders from the late 19th century onwards
Freud's hysteria and its legacy
Epidemiology
Neurophysiologic studies of functional neurologic disorders
Imaging studies of functional neurologic disorders
Dissociation and functional neurologic disorders
Hypnosis as a model of functional neurologic disorders
Psychologic theories in functional neurologic disorders
Voluntary or involuntary? A neurophysiologic approach to functional movement disorders
Neurobiologic theories of functional neurologic disorders
Stress, childhood trauma, and cognitive functions in functional neurologic disorders
Do (epi)genetics impact the brain in functional neurologic disorders?
Assessment of patients with functional neurologic disorders
The classification of conversion disorder (functional neurologic symptom disorder) in ICD and DSM
Neurologic diagnostic criteria for functional neurologic disorders
Functional limb weakness and paralysis
Functional tremor
Functional dystonia
Functional jerks, tics, and paroxysmal movement disorders
Psychogenic (functional) parkinsonism
Functional gait disorder
Functional sensory symptoms
Nonepileptic seizures – subjective phenomena
Nonepileptic seizures – objective phenomena
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: EEG and investigation
Functional coma
Functional and simulated visual loss
Functional eye movement disorders
Functional facial and tongue movement disorders
Functional auditory disorders
Functional speech disorders: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management
Functional voice disorders: Clinical presentations and differential diagnosis
Psychologic/functional forms of memory disorder
Functional (dissociative) retrograde amnesia
Functional (psychogenic) dizziness
Urologic symptoms and functional neurologic disorders
Functional disorders of swallowing
Pediatric functional neurologic symptoms
Posttraumatic functional movement disorders
Factitious disorders and malingering in relation to functional neurologic disorders
Prognosis of functional neurologic disorders
Explanation as treatment for functional neurologic disorders
Physical treatment of functional neurologic disorders
Psychologic treatment of functional neurologic disorders
Hypnosis as therapy for functional neurologic disorders
Nature of the placebo and nocebo effect in relation to functional neurologic disorders
The role of placebo in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurologic disorders
Transcranial magnetic stimulation and sedation as treatment for functional neurologic disorders
Inpatient treatment for functional neurologic disorders