Forensic Neuropathology and Associated Neurology

1. Introduction

Part I. Principles of Forensic Neuropathology

2. Risks, Responsibilities and Liabilities

3. Cytology of the CNS

4. Cell and Tissue Reactions

5. Methods in Forensic Neuropathology

Part II. Physical Trauma

6. Basic Principles of Mechanical Trauma

7. Injuries of the Brain’s Coverings

8. Open Brain Injuries

9. Closed Brain Injuries

10. Injuries of Spine and Spinal Cord

11. Injuries of Peripheral Nerves

12. Special Physical Trauma

Part III. Ischemia and Asphyxia

13. Hypoxia, Ischemia(Hypoglycemia)

14. Forensic Types of Ischemia and Asphyxia

15. Permanent Global Ischemia

Part IV. Intoxication

16. Introductory Remarks

17. Specific Types of Neurotoxins

18. Alcohol, Organic Solvents, and Aerosols

19. Illegal Drugs and Drug Dependence

Part V. Pediatric Neuropathology

20. Basic Principles

21. Fetal Neuropathology

22. Perinatal CNS Injury

23. Postnatal Natural CNS Death

24. Postnatal Mechanical Brain Injury (MBI)

25. Physical Abuse

Part VI. Clinical Neuropathology

26. Basic Principles

27. Seizures and Epilepsy

28. Vascular Diseases

29. Inflammatory Diseases

30. Nutritional and Metabolic Insults

31. Aging and Brain Pathology

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Neurology