Main description:

High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is one of the most effective diagnostic tests for detecting lung diseases.

This practical manual presents numerous HRCT images with detailed descriptions to help radiology trainees recognise and diagnose the appearance and distribution patterns of different lung diseases.

Beginning with an introduction to HRCT, lung anatomy and an overview of lung disease, the following sections describe different pulmonary conditions, organised in an easy to follow format, with tables and 'key points boxes' for quick reference.

This fully revised second edition includes 75 practice cases and more than 500 radiographic images and illustrations.

Key points

Practical guide to diagnosis of lung diseases using high resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
Easy to follow format, with more than 500 radiographic images, illustrations, tables and key points boxes
Includes 75 practice cases for self assessment
Previous edition published in 2004

Contents:

Computed Tomography Techniques and Anatomy
Overview of Lung Disease
Anatomic Patterns and Pathological Correlates in Parenchymatous Lung Disease: An Overview
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
Connective Tissue Disease
Inhalational Lung Disease
Eosinophilic Lung Disease
Small Airways Disease
Pulmonary Vasculitis
Infection in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised
Malignancy
Congenital Disease
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Drug-induced Pulmonary Patterns

PRACTICE CASES

Self-Training Module for Approach and Reporting Training Module