Functional Neurologic Disorders

Functional 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 treatment
    Provides a synthesis of research efforts incorporating clinical, brain imaging and neurophysiological studies
    Fills an existing gap between traditional neurology and traditional psychiatry
    Contents include coverage of history, epidemiology, clinical presentations, and therapy
    Edited work with chapters authored by leaders in the field, the broadest, most expert coverage available

Table of Contents:

SECTION 1 History
1. A brief history of hysteria: from the ancient to the modern
    M. Trimble and E.H. Reynolds
2. Charcot, hysteria and simulated disorders
     C.G. Goetz
3. Neurological approaches to hysteria, psychogenic and functional disorders from the late 19th century onward
    J. Stone
4. Freud, hysteria and 20th century psychiatry
    R.A.A. Kanaan
SECTION 2 Epidemiology, etiology and mechanism
5. Epidemiology
    A. Carson and A. Lehn
6. Neurophysiological studies of functional neurologic disorders
    M. Hallett
7. Imaging studies of functional neurologic disorders
    S. Aybek and P. Vuilleumier
8. Dissociation and functional neurologic disorders
    R.J. Brown
9. Hypnosis as a model of functional neurologic disorders
    Q. Deeley
10. Psychological theories in functional neurologic disorders
      A. Carson, L. Ludwig and K. Welch
11. Voluntary or involuntary? A neurophysiological approach to functional movement disorders
      M-P. Stenner and P. Haggard
12. Neurobiological theories in functional neurologic disorders
      M.J. Edwards
13. Stress, childhood trauma, and cognitive functions in functional neurologic disorders
      K. Roelofs and J. van Rijswijk-Pasman
14. Do (epi)-genetics impact the brain in functional neurologic disorders?
      T. Frodl
SECTION 3 Symptoms (including signs and investigations)
15.  Assessment of patients with functional neurologic disorders
       A. Carson, M. Hallett and J. Stone
16. The classification of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) in ICD and DSM
      J.L. Levenson and M. Sharpe
17. Neurologic diagnostic criteria for functional neurologic disorders
      C. Gasca-Salas and A.E. Lang
18.  Functional limb weakness and paralysis
       J. Stone and S. Aybek     
19. Functional tremor
      P. Schwingenschuh and G. Deuschl
20. Functional dystonia
      D.A. Schmerler and A.J. Espay
21. Functional jerks, tics and paroxysmal movement disorders
      Y.E.M. Dreissen, D.C. Cath and M.A.J. Tijssen
22. Functional (psychogenic) Parkinsonism
      M.A. Thenganatt and J. Jancovic
23. Functional gait disorder
      V.S.C. Fung
24. Functional sensory symptoms
      J. Stone and M. Vermeulen
25. Non-epileptic seizures - subjective phenomena
      M. Reuber and G.H. Rawlings
26. Non-epileptic seizures - objective phenomena
      W.C. LaFrance Jr, R. Ranieri and A.S. Blum
27. Non epileptic seizures - EEG and investigation
      R. Duncan
28. Functional coma
      L. Ludwig, L. McWhirter, S. Williams, C. Derry and J. Stone
29. Functional and simulated visual loss
      M. Dattilo, V. Biousse, B.B. Bruce and N.J. Newman
30. Functional eye movement disorders
      D. Kaski and A.M. Bronstein
31. Functional facial and tongue movement disorders
      A. Fasano and M. Tinazzi
32. Functional auditory disorders
      D.M. Baguley, T.E. Cope and D.J. McFerran
33. Functional speech disorders: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management
      J.R. Duffy
34. Functional voice disorders: clinical presentations and differential diagnosis
      J. Baker
35. Psychological /functional forms of memory disorder
      J. Griem, J. Stone, A. Carson and M. Kopelman
36. Functional (dissociative) retrograde amnesia
      H.J. Markowitsch and A. Staniloiu
37. Functional (psychogenic) dizziness
      M. Dieterich, J.P. Staab and T. Brandt
38. Urologic symptoms and functional neurologic disorders
      A. Hoeritzauer, V. Phé and J.N. Panicker
39. Functional disorders of swallowing
      A. Baumann and P.O. Katz
40. Pediatric functional neurologic symptoms
      P.J. Grattan-Smith and R.C. Dale
41. Post traumatic functional movement disorders
      C. Ganos, M.J. Edwards and K.P. Bhatia
42. Factitious disorders and malingering in relation to functional neurologic disorders
      C. Bass and P. Halligan
SECTION 4 Treatment
43. Prognosis of functional neurologic disorders
      J. Gelauff and J. Stone
44. Explanation as treatment for functional neurologic disorders
       J. Stone, A. Carson and M. Hallett
45. Physical treatment of functional neurologic disorders
      G. Nielsen
46. Psychological treatment of functional neurologic disorders
      L.H. Goldstein and J.D.C. Mellers
47. Hypnosis as therapy for functional neurologic disorders
      Q. Deeley
48. Nature of the placebo and nocebo effect in relation to functional neurologic disorders
      E. Carlino, A. Piedimonte and F. Benedetti
49. The role of placebo in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurologic disorders
      K.S. Rommelfanger
50. Transcranial magnetic stimulation and sedation as treatment for functional neurological
      disorders
      T.R.J. Nicholson and V. Voon
51. Inpatient treatment for functional neurologic disorders
      D.T. Williams, K. LaFaver, A.Carson and S. Fahn

Mark Hallett, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA; Jon Stone, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK and Alan J Carson, MBChB, MD, MPhil, FRCPsych, FRCP, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Department of Clinical Neurosciences NHS Lothian, & Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK