Body CT The Essentials
Body CT The Essentials

Author: Eugene Lin

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0071833641

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A PRACTICE, CLINICALLY RELEVANT COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PRIMER Body CT: The Essentials delivers an up-to-date, detailed, and practical review of CT imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. It will prove especially valuable to trainees in diagnostic radiology and practicing radiologists with an interest in body imaging. Primarily organized by organ system, Body CT: The Essentials also includes important technical chapters that review intravenous contrast administration, scan parameters, and radiation physics that enable you to perform quality studies with minimum patient radiation exposure. Each organ-specific chapter incorporates the latest advances in CT imaging and recommendations or guidelines for imaging, as well as follow-up findings. Tables found within the chapters include differential diagnosis, and each chapter concludes with suggested readings for a more detailed discussion of the topic. Here's why this is the perfect CT primer: Enhanced by more than 450 images Emphasizes the appropriateness and role of CT relative to other imaging modalities and protocols Includes coverage of the latest technologies such as cardiac CT, CT colonography, and CT enterography Focuses on the most practical concepts related to generating a concise, accurate differential diagnosis and relevant report

Fundamentals of Body CT
Fundamentals of Body CT

Author: Wayne Richard Webb

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1416000305

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Covers the most recent advances in CT technique, including the use of multislice CT to diagnose chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, as well as the expanded role of 3D CT and CT angiography in clinical practice. Highlights the information essential for interpreting CTs and the salient points needed to make diagnoses, and reviews how the anatomy of every body area appears on a CT scan. Offers step-by-step instructions on how to perform all current CT techniques. Provides a survey of major CT findings for a variety of common diseases, with an emphasis on those findings that help to differentiate one condition from another.

PET/CT
PET/CT

Author: Ronald B. Workman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-11-24

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0387383352

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This pocket guide provides concise discussion on the effective use of PET and PET/CT in patient management for a wide range of clinical conditions. Introductory chapters cover the fundamentals: basic science, patient preparation, and logistical considerations. The body of the guide examines the role of PET in the management of malignancies such as lymphoma, melanoma, and colorectal cancer. Additional chapters discuss use of PET for pancreatic, ovarian, and cervical cancers, sarcoma, and seminoma, and outlines cardiologic and neurologic applications. The final chapter considers the appropriateness, timing, and limitations of PET in common clinical case scenarios. Select images supplement the text.

Body CT Secrets
Body CT Secrets

Author: John G. Strang

Publisher: Mosby

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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The Secrets Series(R) is breaking new ground again!This volume will present guidelines for performing and interpreting CT studies. You'll find all of the features you rely on Secrets Series(R)-such as a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors. Plus, you'll appreciate these brand-new enhancements.. A new, two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and lists of useful web sites.. A smaller, more portable size.. A chapter containing the "Top 100 Secrets" in computed tomographyNo matter what questions arise, Body CT Secrets, has the answers you need. Offers a new, two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and lists of useful web sites. A smaller, more portable size lets you carry it anywhere Adds a chapter containing the "Top 100 Secrets" in computed tomography

Chest Radiology
Chest Radiology

Author: Jannette Collins

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 146980204X

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Revised to reflect the current cardiothoracic radiology curriculum for diagnostic radiology residency, this concise text provides the essential knowledge needed to interpret chest radiographs and CT scans. This edition includes nearly 800 new images obtained with state-of-the-art technology and a new chapter on cardiac imaging. A new patterns of lung disease section provides a one-stop guide to recognizing and understanding findings seen on thin-section CT. This edition also includes the new classification of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, current techniques for evaluating solitary pulmonary nodules, an algorithm for managing incidental nodules seen on chest CT, the new World Health Organization classification of lung tumors, and numerous new cases in the self-assessment chapter.

Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology Essentials E-Book
Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology Essentials E-Book

Author: Lee A Grant

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-03-29

Total Pages: 974

ISBN-13: 0702048941

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Get the quick answers you need on every aspect of diagnostic radiology and apply them in your day-to-day practice. Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology Essentials serves as a comprehensive review and reference for radiologists in training and in practice by providing practical solutions to diagnostic problems in the radiological recognition and interpretation of a wide range of disease entities. Organized by body region, its innovative, accessible outline format, bullet point style and numerous, high quality, multi-modality images make essential key facts about any given condition easy to find and retrieve. The content follows the same order and is derived from the renowned authoritative reference work Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Find the answers you need quickly and easily using the synoptic, bullet point format and structure. Every section is organised consistently to include Definition, Clinical Findings, Radiological Findings and Pearls. Efficiently review the key radiological features of a broad spectrum of disease entities. Avoid potential pitfalls in diagnosis by referring to the diagnostic "Pearls" sections in each chapter. Differentiate a full range of normal and abnormal findings with more than 3,000 images, including plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging. Keep hard-to-remember information and details at your fingertips with an extensive Appendix section including many ‘quick reference’ items that are essential in day-to-day practice (e.g. TNM staging).

Fundamentals of Body MRI E-Book
Fundamentals of Body MRI E-Book

Author: Christopher G. Roth

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-08-11

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1455712752

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Fundamentals of Body MRI—a new title in the Fundamentals of Radiology series—explains and defines key concepts in body MRI so you can confidently make radiologic diagnoses. Dr. Christopher G. Roth presents comprehensive guidance on body imaging—from the liver to the female pelvis—and discusses how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results. This detailed and heavily illustrated reference will help you effectively master the complexities of interpreting findings from this imaging modality. Master MRI techniques for the entirety of body imaging, including liver, breast, male and female pelvis, and cardiovascular MRI. Avoid artifacts thanks to extensive discussions of considerations such as physics and parameter tradeoffs. Grasp visual nuances through numerous images and correlating anatomic illustrations.

Fundamentals of Oncologic PET/CT E-Book
Fundamentals of Oncologic PET/CT E-Book

Author: Gary A. Ulaner

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-06-21

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 032356867X

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In the fast-changing age of precision medicine, PET/CT is increasingly important for accurate cancer staging and evaluation of treatment response. Fundamentals of Oncologic PET/CT, by Dr. Gary A. Ulaner, offers an organized, systematic introduction to reading and interpreting PET/CT studies, ideal for radiology and nuclear medicine residents, practicing radiologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Synthesizing eight years' worth of cases and lectures from one of the largest cancer centers in the world, this title provides a real-world, practical approach, taking you through the body organ by organ as it explains how to integrate both the FDG PET and CT findings to best interpret each lesion. - Based on the Annual Oncologic PET/CT Continuing Education Course founded and directed by Dr. Ulaner. - Provides step-by-step guidance on how to interpret PET/CT images for patients with cancer. - Uses a unique, highly practical format, presenting common and uncommon findings for each organ system, and then explaining how to best arrive at a diagnosis for those findings. - Describes how to integrate PET findings with CT, MR, ultrasound, and radiography, to increase specificity of PET findings. - Features more than 1,000 high-quality PET, CT, and correlative radiographic images, with over 600 in full color. - Discusses how to avoid common interpretive pitfalls. - Demonstrates how to organize an FDG PET/CT report efficiently and concisely. - Includes a separate chapter on novel radiotracers – including Sodium Fluoride, DOTATATE, Choline, Fluciclovine, and PSMA targeting agents. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging E-Book
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging E-Book

Author: Fred A. Mettler

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-08-17

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 0323567894

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Covering both the fundamentals and recent developments in this fast-changing field, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 7th Edition, is a must-have resource for radiology residents, nuclear medicine residents and fellows, nuclear medicine specialists, and nuclear medicine technicians. Known for its clear and easily understood writing style, superb illustrations, and self-assessment features, this updated classic is an ideal reference for all diagnostic imaging and therapeutic patient care related to nuclear medicine, as well as an excellent review tool for certification or MOC preparation. - Provides comprehensive, clear explanations of everything from principles of human physiology, pathology, physics, radioactivity, radiopharmaceuticals, radiation safety, and legal requirements to hot topics such as new brain and neuroendocrine tumor agents and hybrid imaging, including PET/MR and PET/CT. - Covers the imaging of every body system, as well as inflammation, infection and tumor imaging; pearls and pitfalls for every chapter; and pediatric doses and guidelines in compliance with the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs. - Features a separate self-assessment section on differential diagnoses, imaging procedures and artifacts, and safety issues with unknown cases, questions, answers, and explanations. - Includes new images and illustrations, for a total of 430 high-quality, multi-modality examples throughout the text. - Reflects recent advances in the field, including updated nuclear medicine imaging and therapy guidelines • Updated dosimetry values and effective doses for all radiopharmaceuticals with new values from the 2015 International Commission on Radiological Protection • Updated information regarding advances in brain imaging, including amyloid, dopamine transporter and dementia imaging • Inclusion of Ga-68 DOTA PET/CT for neuroendocrine tumors • Expanded information on correlative and hybrid imaging with SPECT/CT • New myocardial agents • and more. - Contains extensive appendices including updated comprehensive imaging protocols for routine and hybrid imaging, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidelines, pediatric dosages, non-radioactive pharmaceuticals used in interventional and cardiac stress imaging, and radioactivity conversion tables.