Main description:

Chest 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

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