Fundamentals of High-Resolution Lung CT: Common Findings, Common Patterns, Common Diseases and Differential Diagnosis 2nd edition

This text illustrates the fundamentals of interpreting high-resolution lung CT (computed tomography) in most clinical settings, detailing common findings, patterns, diseases, and differential diagnosis. It covers indications, technique, radiation dose, normal anatomy, reticular opacities, nodular lung disease, and increased and decreased attenuation, followed by specific diseases and their findings. This edition has been updated to provide the most up-to-date information on new knowledge, diseases, and guidelines for diagnosis. It includes two-page summaries of each chapter that include key diseases, facts, and findings, as well as classic imaging and typical examples of common diseases. It also has updated chapters with new content and images to reflect recent advances in understanding of diseases and to aid in diagnosis, added pathology images, and highlighted seminal images for comparison to more recent findings. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. In clear and concise language, Fundamentals of High-Resolution Lung CT, provides a straightforward guide to understanding the high-resolution lung CT (HRCT) assessment of diffuse lung diseases. You will learn to accurately interpret HRCT findings, and how those findings can translate into the correct diagnosis or appropriate differential diagnosis. This volume includes over 600 images we consider classic, many of which have been updated and improved to facilitate easier reading and more precise interpretation. This new edition includes two-page summaries of each chapter, including; key diseases, facts, and findings, as well as classic images -- useful for review or to better understand CT findings and specific topics Every chapter has been updated with new content and new imagery to reflect recent advances and understanding of diseases, and to aid in diagnosis. Numerous pathology images have been added to help you better understand disease processes. Seminal images are now highlighted so you can compare to more recent findings. Covers many commonly encountered diseases like pneumonias, sarcoidosis, and connective tissue diseases, as well as rare diseases. Not just for radiologists in practice and residence; specialists in pulmonology and oncology benefit, too! Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.