Clinical Radiology. The Essentials

Description

Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Clinical Radiology covers the topics most often included in introductory radiology courses and emphasizes clinical problem solving. The text offers guidelines for selecting imaging studies in specific clinical situations and takes a systematic approach to imaging interpretation, presenting a review of normal anatomy, technical and pathologic considerations, and diagnostic advice.

The Fourth Edition includes:

- NEW! Full-color design and illustrations
- 50 new images, updated to reflect the latest technology
- Expanded coverage of neurotoxicity and radiation exposure
- Additional "Diagnostic Pearls" included in each chapter
- Bonus online material, including case studies, slides, and additional radiological images

Written for medical students beginning clinical rotations, this book covers the topics most often included in introductory radiology courses. It emphasizes clinical problem solving, relates radiologic abnormalities to pathophysiology, and offers guidelines for selecting imaging studies in specific clinical situations. More than 1,200 images show variations in radiologic appearances of common disorders. This thoroughly revised Third Edition reflects state-of-the-art advances and includes new material on current interventional techniques and cardiac imaging. Nearly 200 new illustrations have been added and some older illustrations have been replaced by new ones reflecting contemporary imaging. This edition also includes an appendix of diagnostic pearls.

Table of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Ch. 1 Overview and Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
Ch. 2 Radiographic Contrast Agents
Ch. 3 Interventional Radiology
Ch. 4 Pulmonary Imaging
Ch. 5 Cardiac Imaging
Ch. 6 Breast Imaging
Ch. 7 Abdominal Plain Film
Ch. 8 Gastrointestinal Imaging
Ch. 9 Urinary Tract Imaging
Ch. 10 Obstetric and Gynecologic Imaging
Ch. 11 Musculoskeletal Imaging
Ch. 12 Cranial Imaging
Ch. 13 Vertebral Imaging
Index