{"id":"c9917afb-04e1-4aaf-81f4-88333630f467","slug":"frontal-lobe-syndromes-in-neuropsychiatry-a-book-review","title":"Frontal lobe syndromes in neuropsychiatry – A book review","authors":["Miguel A. Faria"],"abstract":"Background: The book 'The Frontal Lobes and Neuropsychiatric Illness' provides a comprehensive overview of prefrontal lobe dysfunction in neuropsychiatry. Edited by Dr. Stephen P. Salloway, Dr. Paul F. Malloy, and Dr. James D. Duffy, it is structured into four parts, encompassing 16 chapters and 264 pages. The text is illustrated and presents contributions primarily from psychiatrists, with limited input from neurosurgeons. Summary: The book discusses three major clinical subtypes of frontal lobe syndrome, which include dysexecutive syndrome, disinhibition syndrome, and apathy syndrome, each linked to specific prefrontal areas and their subcortical connections. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these syndromes for clinical practice, while also presenting new theoretical models that challenge traditional concepts. However, some proposed terminologies and models may complicate rather than clarify clinical understanding. Conclusion: While the book offers valuable insights into the neuroanatomy and clinical implications of frontal lobe dysfunction, the predominance of abstract research over clinical perspectives from neurosurgery may limit its applicability. The text serves as a useful resource for clinicians, although the complexity of some new models may necessitate a cautious approach to their integration into practice. Keywords: frontal lobe, neuropsychiatry, syndromes, prefrontal cortex, neurosurgery, clinical practice, neuroanatomy, theoretical models","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/socio-economics-politics-and-medicine.png","publishDate":"2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_617_2020","categories":["Socio-Economics, Politics, and Medicine","Book Review"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10462/SNI-11-439.pdf"}