Forensic Neuropathology and Associated Neurology

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.