Clinical Evaluation of Nervous System Abnormalities
This article provides a systematic approach to identifying, localizing, and diagnosing clinical manifestations of nervous system dysfunction in small and large animals. It emphasizes the importance of a structured neuroanatomical examination to establish accurate differential diagnoses.
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- [1]Dewey, C.W.. A Practical Guide to Canine and Feline Neurology (2015)
- [2]Platt, S.R.. Small Animal Neurological Emergencies (2012)
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