Description
Book SynopsisChest radiology is the most commonly-used investigation method for pulmonary diseases. Accurate interpretation by radiologists is essential, in order to diagnose and manage disorders effectively.
This atlas is a concise guide to chest radiology for residents and clinicians. Beginning with an introduction to anatomy, the book presents state of the art chest X-Ray, CT, MRI and PET scan images for numerous medical conditions.
The book offers a clear understanding of how to recognise and interpret basic radiological signs, pathologies and patterns for differential diagnosis.
A photo CD ROM is included to enhance the numerous well-illustrated X-Rays, CT and MRI scans in the atlas, making it an invaluable, hands-on reference for the evaluation of chest images.
Key points
- Concise guide to chest radiology for residents and clinicians
- Presents numerous chest X-Rays, CT, MRI and PET scan images for chest diseases and disorders
- Offers clear understanding of radiological signs, pathologies and patterns to assist differential diagnosis
- Includes photo CD ROM
Table of Contents
- Anatomy
- Chest Wall
- Pleura
- Diaphragm
- Infections and Diffuse Lesions
- Diseases of the Airway
- Tumors
- Heart
- Mediastinum
- Esophagus
- Pediatric Chest
- Diverse Conditions
- Positron Emission Tomography-Computed
- Miscellaneous Cluster
