Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Imaging

ISBN-13: 9783131437112 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 692 str.

Rijn Van

Opis

Achieve the most accurate imaging diagnosis for pediatric radiology.
Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Imagingoffers the most up-to-date knowledge of pediatric imaging
diagnostic techniques. It provides imagers, clinicians and their trainees with
simple methods to evaluate both frequently and rarely seen diseases and
disorders, and suggests differential diagnoses fully taking into account
clinical findings. In addition, the text provides how-to tips for identifying
normal images - saving time and helping to avoid common misinterpretations.
Readers are guided through a
comprehensive, easy-to-navigate radiological library of pediatric disorders,
which are divided by organ system. Sections include the head and neck, chest,
musculoskeletal, urogenital and the digestive tract, and are complemented by a
thorough review of normal values. Each chapter discusses the imaging findings
and different diagnostic possibilities, while mirroring clinical situations
encountered in daily practice.
Features:

• Easy-to-read tables highlight important findings and
  clinical clues to help identify diagnoses at a glance
  
• 1,500 high-quality images cover all major childhood
  disorders
• A comprehensive
  chapter on normal values and measurements

Written by an international group of
expert authors, this text is the foremost guide to the expanding specialty of
pediatric radiology. Radiologists and residents in radiology can use this text
as reference for daily practice and in preparation for exams.

Spis treści

1 Thorax, Mediastinum, Heart, and Great Vessels
2 The Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Tract
3 Urogenital Tract
4 Skull, Intracranial Space, and Vertebral Column
5 The Skeleton and Soft Tissues
6 Normal Values