Neurology at UPMC
UPMC offers specialized services for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of diseases and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
The nervous system is mainly composed of one type of cell - the neurons - and is divided into:
- Central Nervous System (CNS): it includes the brain, cerebellum, diencephalon, brainstem, and spinal cord. The CNS controls and regulates the vital functions of the entire human body.
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): made up of nerves, it transmits signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, enabling coordination between organs and tissues
Through a multidisciplinary approach and the use of the cutting-edge technology, UPMC is committed to offering personalized care to improve the quality of life of patients affected by neurological diseases.
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If you would like to access our Neurology services, you can book a first consult at:
Our Neurology Services
UPMC offers the following services:
Conditions Treated
The various specialized areas of neurology focus on the diagnosis and treatment of damage, disorders, and diseases affecting the organs and structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Based on the origin of the disease, we can distinguish:
- Cerebrovascular diseases: these include brain edema, ischemia, and hemorrhage, often caused by alterations in blood circulation, such as vessel occlusion or wall rupture.
- Infectious and inflammatory diseases: caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, or parasites. These include encephalitis, meningitis, and brain abscesses.
- Nervous system tumors: these include both benign and malignant tumors affecting the brain and spinal cord.
- Cranial traumas: skull fractures with internal or external brain injuries resulting from road accidents, sports injuries, falls, compressions, or other traumatic events.
- Primary and secondary epilepsy: Chronic conditions that manifest with alterations in consciousness and/or involuntary body movements.
We offer medical services and services on a private basis or in agreement with the main insurance companies. Some of our services are also affiliated with the National Health System.
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