Imaging of Diseases of the Chest (Mosby) - gebunden oder broschiert

This comprehensive text covers the diagnosis of adult chest disease and integrates all available imaging modalities. The emphasis throughout is on radiographic apperanaces with special attention given to plain film studies of the chest augmented with other modalities such as CT, MR, PETwhenever appropriate. The book covers all aspects of imaging of diseases of the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum and incorporates key pertinent information on anatomy, physiology and clinical perspectives throughout. Common and uncommon disorders are covered. Logically organized, the book begins with several chapters on general topics ( Technical Considerations, the Normal Chest, Basic Patterns of Lung Disease) and then proceeds to cover the radiologic findings and relevant clinical and pathologicalfeatures of all the disease likely to be encountered. (including pneumonia, tuberculosis, fungal disease, AIDs and other forms of immunocompromise, neoplasms ) Features: A single volume, comprehensive reference text on chest radiology. Provides in a single resource all of the information a resident and generalist in radiology needs to know. Concisely and clearly written by a group of 4 internationally recognized authors. Guarantees that the information is authoritative and state-of-the-art. Avoids the inconsistency, repetition, and unevenness of coverage that is inherent in multi-contributed books. Multimodality coverage integrated throughout every chapter. All of the applicable modalities are covered in a clinically relevant, diagnostically helpful way. Over 1,800 high -quality images. Provides a complete visual guide that the trainee and practitioner can refer to for help in interpretation and diagnosis. Covers both common and uncommon disorders. Provides the user with a single comprehensive resource, no need to consult alternative resources. Outlines, summary boxes, key points used throughout. Makes important information stand out more and makes content more accessible.