D Karthikeyan - Böcker

This new edition has been fully revised to provide radiologists and trainees with the latest information and guidance on chest X-ray.Divided into four sections, the book covers numerous conditions encountered in daily practice, explaining how to read and interpret X-ray images in order to make a differential diagnosis.The second edition features a brand new section of 30 cases correlating chest X-rays with high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings to assist understanding.The book is highly illustrated with images and diagrams, and includes a DVD ROM, as well as comprehensive appendices.Key pointsFully revised, new edition providing latest information and guidance on chest X-raySecond edition features new section presenting 30 cases correlating chest X-ray with HRCTHighly illustrated and includes DVD ROMPrevious edition (9788180619557) published in 2007

High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is one of the most effective diagnostic tests for detecting lung diseases.This practical manual presents numerous HRCT images with detailed descriptions to help radiology trainees recognise and diagnose the appearance and distribution patterns of different lung diseases.Beginning with an introduction to HRCT, lung anatomy and an overview of lung disease, the following sections describe different pulmonary conditions, organised in an easy to follow format, with tables and ‘key points boxes’ for quick reference.This fully revised second edition includes 75 practice cases and more than 500 radiographic images and illustrations.   Key pointsPractical guide to diagnosis of lung diseases using high resolution computed tomography (HRCT)Easy to follow format, with more than 500 radiographic images, illustrations, tables and key points boxesIncludes 75 practice cases for self assessmentPrevious edition published in 2004