Neuropathology

Abstract

This review is based on neuropathological contributions which have either a direct or indirect relation to mental disease or are of major general interest. Notwithstanding these restrictions the field which had to be covered remains vast, and no claim can be made that the survey of the literature is complete, although it is hoped that it is, to some extent, representative. In order to counteract this defect, recent reviews or comprehensive papers on special problems have been recommended, whenever they were available. They will enable the reader to trace references which for lack of space had to be suppressed. For the same reason of economy, a number of quotations have been made from reviews. This does not mean that the original papers have not been consulted.