Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to the field of radiology and radiotherapy for medical trainees. Divided into four sections, it offers in depth detail on radiodiagnosis, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation oncology, with an emphasis on the multi-modality approach to diagnosis. The final section discusses newer advances and interventional radiology.

The first section on radiodiagnosis begins with a general overview of radiology, procedures and hazards. The following chapters describe the use of radiology for imaging different sections of the body including pulmonary radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, endocrine imaging and breast imaging.

The following sections discuss nuclear medicine and scans, and radiation oncology and radiotherapy, for specific disease sites.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to radiology and radiotherapy for trainees
Covers radiodiagnosis, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation oncology, and interventional radiology
Describes use of radiology for diagnosis and treatment of different disease sites
Discusses nuclear medicine and scans in detection and treatment of malignant and benign tumours

Contents:

Section 1: Radiodiagnosis

General Radiology and Radiology Physics
Radiological Contrast Agents/Media
Radiation Hazards and Protection
Pulmonary Radiology
Cardiovascular Radiology
Abdominal Imaging
Genitourinary Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Endocrine Imaging
Head, Neck and Spine Imaging
Obstetrics and Gynecological Radiology
Breast Imaging

Section 2: Nuclear Medicine

Radioactivity and Basics of Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Scans

Section 3: Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology
Radiotherapy

Section 4: Newer Advances and Interventional Radiology

Newer Advances
Interventional Radiology