Pitfalls in Diagnostic Radiology

"This comprehensive book covers the various pitfalls of diagnostic imaging that are important for any practicing radiologist. ... This book is intended for radiologists, including those in private and academic practices, and those in training. ... I have not seen another book like this one -- it is impressive in its vision and scope. ... The authors have achieved their objective, providing a helpful guide to imaging pitfalls in all of diagnostic radiology." (B. Keegan Markhardt, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015) "The volume has 20 chapters and 48 contributors, with the book divided into two sections. The first section, titled imaging modality and technique pitfalls ... . Section two of the book deals with system-based imaging pitfalls ... . Wilfred Peh has done a superb job putting this volume together and has done a great service to the radiology community worldwide who will all benefit from reading this book." (Arpan K. Banerjee, RAD Magazine, July, 2015)

• ​Part1: Imaging modality and technique pitfalls.- Radiography and fluoroscopic and contrast-based techniques.- Ultrasonography.- Computed tomography.- Magnetic resonance imaging.- Nuclear medicine imaging including SPECT-CT and PET.- Interventional radiology techniques.- Bone mineral density and quantitative imaging.- Radiation dose management.- Approach to characterizing radiological errors.- Part 2: System-based imaging pitfalls.- Musculoskeletal system.- Spine.- Brain.- Head and neck.- Chest including lungs.- Cardiac and vascular system.- Abdomen- solid organs.- Gastrointestinal system.- Genitourinary system.- Reproductive system- female.- Obstetrics.- Breast.- Pediatrics.