Classic Imaging Signs : A Guide to the Whole Body

Alexander M. McKinney

ISBN 10: 3030563472 / ISBN 13: 9783030563479

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2020

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book systematically summarizes classic imaging signs' characteristics and theory for whole body imaging, serving as a clinical guide for the understanding, prevention, and diagnosis of miscellaneous entities. In recent years, with the rapid evolution of modern imaging modalities, radiology has secured an irreplaceable role in diagnosis within standard clinical practice and being familiar with radiological signs has become essential.The book provides a multimodality review of more than 300 commonly utilized radiologic signs in radiography, CT, MRI, US, angiography, and nuclear medicine, including PET-CT. It is designed to enhance recognition of specific imaging patterns and enable the image interpreter to confidently reach an accurate diagnosis. Divided into ten chapters dedicated to different anatomic areas, each sign includes detailed discussion that explains the history and meaning of the descriptive or metaphoric sign, alongside illustrative photos for memory aid andclarification. Uniquely written from a practical point of view, each case leads you through a radiology expert's thought process in analyzing the classic signs with considerations of common misinterpretations and imaging pitfalls. The cases then highlight clinical presentation, relevant pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pertinent imaging features of common disease processes. Key information is distilled into succinct, bulleted points with detailed illustrations and images.This book is an ideal reference and review for practicing radiologists, as well as trainees preparing for licensing examinations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classic Imaging Signs : A Guide to the Whole Body
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030563472
• ISBN 13: 9783030563479
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 26D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1021 grams

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Synopsis

This book systematically summarizes classic imaging signs' characteristics and theory for whole body imaging, serving as a clinical guide for the understanding, prevention, and diagnosis of miscellaneous entities. In recent years, with the rapid evolution of modern imaging modalities, radiology has secured an irreplaceable role in diagnosis within standard clinical practice and being familiar with radiological signs has become essential.

The book provides a multimodality review of more than 300 commonly utilized radiologic signs in radiography, CT, MRI, US, angiography, and nuclear medicine, including PET-CT. It is designed to enhance recognition of specific imaging patterns and enable the image interpreter to confidently reach an accurate diagnosis. Divided into ten chapters dedicated to different anatomic areas, each sign includes detailed discussion that explains the history and meaning of the descriptive or metaphoric sign, alongside illustrative photos for memory aid andclarification. Uniquely written from a practical point of view, each case leads you through a radiology expert’s thought process in analyzing the classic signs with considerations of common misinterpretations and imaging pitfalls. The cases then highlight clinical presentation, relevant pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pertinent imaging features of common disease processes. Key information is distilled into succinct, bulleted points with detailed illustrations and images.

This book is an ideal reference and review for practicing radiologists, as well as trainees preparing for licensing examinations.

About the Author

Bo Gao

Department of Radiology

Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University

Guiyang

China

 

Alexander M. McKinney

Department of Radiology

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, FL

USA