Synopsis
Successor to the bestselling first edition written by international experts in radiology, the second edition covers brain, head, neck, chest (including heart), abdomen, pelvis, spine, and musculoskeletal system. New chapters on meningeal and calvarian lesions, and trauma have been added to make this book as comprehensive and up-to-date as can be.
In contrast to most radiology textbooks that are disease-oriented, this book is based upon CT findings. Essential information is presented in succinct comprehensive table form including characteristic CT and other findings, diseases, as well as pertinent clinical data.
The traditional structure and layout have been retained; the contents revised, updated, and greatly expanded to cover approximately 500 pages with over 2000 CT images. This outstanding textbook is suitable at all levels, and will prove an excellent tool for residents and fellow preparing for their radiology board examinations.
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Reviewer:Maryellyn Gilfeather, MD(University of Utah School of Medicine)
Description:This book provides a detailed overview of abnormal CT findings. Divided into chapters according to anatomic regions and organized by radiologic abnormalities, it presents thorough differential diagnoses and concise descriptions of both frequently and rarely seen CT abnormalities. Useful comments add depth to the text by briefly describing the disease processes.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to provide a CT textbook to assist the radiologist in interpreting abnormal CT findings.
Audience:The targeted group is practicing radiologists, radiology residents, and physicians with some experience interpreting CT scans in their specialty.
Features:Each chapter covers a specific anatomic area, ranging from the brain to the pelvis, including the musculoskeletal system. The chapters, arranged by CT abnormality, are well illustrated with excellent examples. The unique arrangement of this book offers a sensible approach to aid the radiologist in evaluating an abnormal CT.
Assessment:This is a superb and useful text for the practicing radiologist to confirm a CT abnormality or add to the differential diagnosis. The book provides a logical and simple method to aid the reader in organizing a differential diagnosis. The book would be extremely useful for radiology residents preparing for their oral boards, as a concise, complete overview of abnormal CT findings.