Introduction To Diagnostic Radiology

Description

A practical clinically relevant introduction to diagnostic radiology Introduction to Basic Radiology is written to provide non-radiologists with the level of knowledge necessary to order correct radiological examinations, improve image interpretation, and enhance their interpretation of various radiological manifestations. The book focuses on the clinical scenarios most often encountered in daily practice and discusses practical imaging techniques and protocols used to address common problems. Relevant case scenarios are included to demonstrate how to reach a specific diagnosis. Introduction to Basic Radiology is divided into ten chapters. The first two chapters provide basic information on various diagnostic imaging techniques and control agents. Each of the following chapters discuss imaging of specific organ systems and begin with a description of the imaging modality of choice and illustrates the relevant features to help simplify the differential diagnosis. You will also find important chapters on pediatric radiology and women's imaging. Unlike other introductory texts on the subject, this book treats diagnosis from a practical point of view. Rather than discuss various diseases and classify them from the pathologic standpoint, Introduction to Basic Radiology utilizes cases from the emergency room and physician's offices and uses a practical approach to reach a diagnosis. The cases walk you through a radiology expert’s analysis of imaging patterns. These cases are presented progressively, with the expert's thinking process described in detail. The cases highlight clinical presentation, clinical suspicion, modality of choice, radiologic technique, and pertinent imaging features of common disease processes. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright Page......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Contributors......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Preface......Page 14 1. Overview of Diagnostic Modalities and Contrast Agents......Page 16 2. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine......Page 52 3. Diagnostic Neuroradiology......Page 80 4. Cardiothoracic Imaging......Page 150 5. Gastrointestinal Imaging......Page 264 6. Genitourinary System......Page 352 7. Musculoskeletal......Page 420 8. Interventional Radiology......Page 500 9. Pediatric Radiology......Page 556 10. Introduction to Women’s Imaging......Page 610 A......Page 686 B......Page 687 C......Page 688 E......Page 690 G......Page 691 H......Page 692 I......Page 693 M......Page 694 O......Page 696 P......Page 697 R......Page 698 S......Page 699 T......Page 700 U......Page 701 Z......Page 702