Clinical Radiology

Breast Imaging Cases follows a clear and user-friendly format of problem and solution, presented in 100 unique cases, and features over 400 images across the spectrum of common clinical issues in breast imaging, including classic and frequently encountered diagnoses, cysts, calcifications, benign masses, and carcinomas, as well as rare findings and breast MR. Cases are organized in order of increasing difficulty to facilitate learning and challenge the reader to probe further. Less

This easy-to-use, clinically oriented learning guide presents 115 unique cases that cover the scope of cardiac imaging, including congenital, ischemic, myocardial, valvular, and pericardial heart disease, as well as post-intervention complications. Featuring over 440 images and accompanied by brief yet informative discussions, Cardiac Imaging Cases is the ideal resource and reference guide for anyone in the field of cardiovascular radiology.Less

Chest Imaging Cases thoroughly encompasses the field of thoracic radiology through 137 cases covering common and challenging radiologic and clinical issues. The cases are divided into categories important for board examinations and clinical practice: diagnoses that should be made on radiography, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, thoracic outlet, congenital lesions, mediastinal lesions, pleura, diaphragm, pulmonary masses, diffuse lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, thoracic trauma, and post-surgical complications.Less

Essentials of Body MRI extensively covers the field, offering clear and detailed guidance on MRI as an invaluable tool for the primary diagnosis and problem solving of diseases of the body, including the abdomen, liver, pancreas, pelvis, heart, urinary tract, and great vessels. Less

Offering 171 unique cases, this resource features over 700 high-quality images. The clinically relevant cases cover both benign and malignant conditions and are grouped into 12 sections organized by the parts of the Gastrointestinal System including: the Pharynx and Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Intestine, Appendix, Colon, Rectum, and Anus, Liver, Gallbladder, Bile Ducts, Pancreas, Spleen, and Mesentery and Peritoneum. Within each section, the cases appear in a random order to facilitate the self-assessment experience of reading cases as unknowns. Each case is complete with pertinent findings, differential diagnoses, management recommendations, teaching points, and suggested further reading.Less

This book, 50 Imaging Studies Every Doctor Should Know, provides succinct synopses of the 50 most important medical imaging studies that every doctor should know. For almost every physician specialty, imaging examinations play a central role in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment management of diseases. The appropriate use of medical imaging requires a baseline understanding of the literature we use to decide whether or not a specific imaging study would be helpful in a specific clinical scenario. These summaries therefore cover the evidence-based practice of radiology by outlining the vital clinical questions, study designs and methods, results, and clinical implications that every physician ordering and interpreting imaging examinations should be able to reference. Each chapter summarizes the most salient features of key studies, provides a clinical scenario to provide relevant context, and a relevant imaging example. Topics covered include imaging examinations for headache, back pain, chest pain, musculoskeletal and joint pain, abdominal and pelvic pain, and cancer screening and management, as well as issues of patient radiation exposure.Less

Designed for both in-depth study as well as quick reference, Neuroradiology Cases covers the field of brain imaging through 192 concise and clinically relevant cases. Part of the Cases in Radiology series, this resource follows the easy-to-learn case format of question and answer, complete with concise summaries and a generous amount of top-quality images.Less

Featuring 150 cases and over 400 high-quality images, this resource offers a complete survey of the field of pediatric radiology. Cases are formatted as questions and answers, allowing for self-assessment, complete with relevant radiologic findings, differential diagnoses, teaching points, further steps in management, and suggested further readings. It offers a comprehensive overview of the clinical issues of pediatric radiology: cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, spine, neuroradiology, chest and airway, and musculoskeletal system.Less

This resource reviews the basic principles of MR using familiar language, and explains the causes of common imaging artefacts and pitfalls. It features over 375 high quality images, numerous case examples, and concise, clinically oriented discussion of the physics behind the images.Less

The first comprehensive resource for patient safety and quality standards in radiology. Includes section on special topics, including chapters on pregnancy in radiology and pediatric radiology. Applicable to all practice settings. Multiple practical examples of quality and safety strategies throughout the book. Radiology has been transformed by new imaging advances and a greater demand for imaging, along with a much lower tolerance for error as part of the Quality & Safety revolution in healthcare. With a greater emphasis on patient safety and quality in imaging practice, imaging specialists are increasingly charged with ensuring patient safety and demonstrating that everything done for patients in their care meets the highest quality and safety standards. This resource offers practical guidance on understanding, creating, and implementing quality management programs in radiology. Less

This resource discusses the signs and symptoms of the most commonly encountered disease processes and clinical vignettes systematically discuss case history; background; test rationale; test of choice; radiologic images demonstrating the findings that make the diagnosis; and evidence-based references. Introductory chapters cover radiation safety; use of contrast agents; how a radiologic test can be chosen effectively based on specificity, accuracy, and pre-test likelihood of disease; and general guidelines on when and why to choose a particular imaging modality (i.e., CT, MRI, plain film).Less

This resource provides practical guidance on the use of brachytherapy. Each chapter gives the reader a solid background in the physics and dosimetry of the technique, followed by practical information on its use in common disease sites. Whilst low, medium, and high dose rate techniques are covered, emphasis is placed on high dose rate afterloading techniques which are likely to replace most other forms of brachytherapy in the future.Less

This resource is an essential, practical guide to the use of radioisotope therapy, and also includes the background and developmental biology which underpins its use. Individual tumours and diseases are explored, with specific focus given to radioisotope treatment options. The barriers to radioisotope therapy, such as ease of access, acquisition of radioisotopes, radiation protection regulations, and cost are also discussed. Less

Edited and contributed to by leaders in the field at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, this resource is the first of its kind to thoroughly cover simulation-based training in radiology. Concise yet comprehensive, chapters are organized into three sections, focusing on key aspects of SBT in radiology, and provide a blueprint for radiology educators, program directors, and administrators in designing and implementing an SBT program.Less

Skeletal Development of the Hand and Wrist is an attempt to modernize the method established in Radiographic Atlas of Skeletal Development of the Hand and Wrist, by Drs. Greulich and Pyle (last published in print in 1959 as a second edition) for pediatric bone age interpretation for contemporary practice. This resource features exceptionally high-quality skeletal radiographic images of both male and female reference standards, and is intended for practicing and training radiologists, as well as those who employ bone age studies as part of their practice.Less

This resource discusses medical imaging and the discipline which uses it, as well as how society can make the most responsible use of this powerful new tool, and how imaging and radiologists can reshape medical practice.Less