Contents:

Clinical evaluation --
Neurodiagnostic testing --
Emerging neuroscience concepts --
Perinatal acquired and congenital neurologic disorders --
Congenital structural defects --
Genetic, metabolic, and neurocutaneous disorders --
Neurodevelopmental disorders --
Epilepsy --
Nonepileptiform paroxysmal disorders and disorders of sleep --
Disorders of balance and movement --
White matter disorders --
Brain injury and disorders of consciousness --
Cerebrovascular disease in children --
Infections of the nervous system --
Immune mediated disorders of the nervous system --
Pediatric neurooncology --
Neuromuscular disorders --
Systemic and autonomic nervous system diseases --
Care of the child with neurologic disorders.

"Since 1975, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman's classic text has been the reference of choice for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology, and the 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough revisions that bring you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Five new sections, 62 new chapters, 4 new editors, and a reconfigured format make this a comprehensive and clearly-written resource for the experienced clinician as well as the physician-in-training"--Publisher's description.