Author: Laurie A. Loevner

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 292

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This second volume in the Case Review series focuses on the very challenging aspect of Brain Imaging, a distinct subspecialty area of radiology and of neuroradiology, and is perfectly customized to meet the self testing needs of those preparing for the exams. Dr. Laurie A. Loevner, a very talented teacher and enthusiastic radiologist, addresses the congenital, vascular, degenerative, neoplastic, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases that affect the brain. Her well written commentary leads to an in depth discussion and understanding of neurologic disease. This volume coupled with the recently published Head and Neck volume and the soon to be published volume on the Spine, provides an outstanding review of the subspecialty of neuroradiology. Two hundred unknownbrain cases with approximately 420 state-of-the-art images are succinctly presented in random order with questions, answers, commentary, references, and cross-references to Neuroradiology: THE REQUISITES. Differential diagnoses and pertinent radiologicalfindings are emphasized, but relevant clinical points also are covered. Cases are divided by difficulty level, with a division between more common and the more unusual and challenging cases. * Features an at-a-glance review of brain cases that prepares residents, fellows, and practicing radiologists studying for exams or wishing to spruce up this subspecialty area. * Mimics official exam formats which allows for self-testing, subsequent learning, preparation and confidence-building to succeed in exam settings and practice settings. * Organizes cases randomly and divides them into three overall categories, so the reader has the opportunity to test him/herself at different degrees of difficulty. * Provides an outstanding review of the entire subspecialty of neuroradiology when combined with the recently published Head and Neck volume and the soon to be published volume on the Spine. * Complements and references the Neuroradiology: THE REQUISITES volume to provide the most comprehensive review for the exams. THE REQUISITES covers the essentials of the subspecialty and the CASE REVIEW allows you to test yourself on those essentials. * Includes approximately 420 state-of-the-art images which complement the text and provide a clear picture of what exam takers can expect. * Affordable, manageable, practical 8 1/2 x 11 size with space for note-taking in the text. * Features a consistent format with the same features: case presented as unknown with four questions, followed by answers to questions, detailed commentary, latest references in the literature, cross-reference to THE REQUISITES volume, and space for note-taking.