Les syndromes neuro-hématiques

Abstract

This monograph is concerned with the neurologic manifestations of diseases of the blood-forming organs. The first chapter deals with the neuro-anemic syndromes. This phase of the subject receives detailed discussion. The authors discuss their frequency, the work that has been done on the subject, and the theoretical and practical problems they present. After the discussion of the historical development of the subject and etiologic aspects, they consider the clinical and therapeutic applications. The diverse nature of nervous symptoms is pointed out and the authors classify them into medullary (medullo-anemic syndromes), encephalitic (encephalo-anemic or psycho-anemic syndromes) and neuritic (polyneuro-anemic syndromes). All forms of anemia are considered, from simple hypochromic anemia to pernicious anemia. The pathologic anatomy, pathogenesis and therapy are finally discussed. The second part deals with neurologic disturbances when the red blood cells are above normal (neuropolycythemic syndrome). The third chapter deals with neuroleukemic syndromes. In this group the pathogenesis