Fenichel's Clinical Pediatric Neurology E-Book

Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Pediatrics, Fenichel’s Clinical Pediatric Neurology, 9th Edition provides a practical, authoritative foundation for the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children. Using a clear signs-and-symptoms–based approach, the text mirrors real-world clinical reasoning by guiding readers step by step through differential diagnosis and treatment for each presenting problem. Fully updated to reflect rapid advances in pediatric neurology, this edition integrates new therapies, emerging conditions, and evolving genetic insights. Ideal for board preparation, residency training, and clinical practice, it offers a structured, accessible introduction to a complex and continually advancing field.

Key Features

• Signs-and-symptoms–based organization that reflects real-life patient evaluation and management
• Highly templated chapters defining age at onset, disease course, clinical features, and treatment options
• Updated coverage of new medications and emerging topics, including neurological complications of COVID-19 in children
• NEW! Dedicated chapter on behavioral neurology
• Comprehensive integration of genetics across epilepsy, autism, and neurometabolic disorders, including genetic testing, diagnosis, and pharmacogenomics
• Weighted differential diagnosis tables and treatment algorithms to support rapid clinical decision-making
• Guidance for evaluating and managing both common, treatable conditions and complex neurodegenerative disorders, including inborn errors of metabolism
• Over 300 illustrations, imaging examples, tables, and charts that enhance understanding and clinical application
• Expert insights from pediatric neurologists and epileptologists Dr. Kaitlin C. James and Dr. J. Eric Piña-Garza, continuing the legacy of Dr. Gerald Fenichel