In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in learning, specifically the manner in which information is gathered and ingested. This is particularly notable in subject matter that covers great breadth or is rapidly evolving, such as medicine, and more specifically, diagnostic imaging. Students and residents (and for that matter, practicing radiologists) quickly turn to the Internet to “Google™” unknown factoids, rapidly gathering information, in many cases without source validation. This has created silo learning where tidbits of information are immediately collected, answering the one specific question of concern.
However, there is little depth or longevity afforded with this learning process, which in many cases does not drill down to the anatomic or pathophysiologic fundamental principles. As a result, there is a lack of complete understanding, or even worse, misunderstanding, and the information is often retained only long enough to address the question at hand.
This book is an attempt to address the silo learning afforded by the Internet. It is organized according to 10 subspecialties and includes overviews of imaging- based physics for ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
Content centers on the fundamentals of anatomy and pathophysiology with concise relevant imaging correlation. This, however, is not a text emphasizing image interpretation, as there are countless other references that do this quite well. At the end of each chapter, the reader is challenged with a set of questions written in single best answer, multiple-choice format. Detailed discussions of the answers enhance and enforce the reader's learning experience.
The goal of this text is to provide a firm foundation for learning and reference during residency training, and through lifelong learning. Its intent is to link together common concepts while presenting often complex material in a simple, straight-forward manner, hopefully balanced with enough depth so that fundamental concepts are reinforced so as to avoid piecemeal or silo learning. Key Features
- More than 1000 questions with detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers.
- Strong focus on the fundamentals of anatomy and pathophysiology.
- An organization based on the 10 subspecialties recognized by the American Board of Radiology.
- Important overviews of imaging-based physics for ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
Contents
Section I CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
- 1 Technical Aspects of CNS Imaging
- 2 Brain and Spine Anatomy
- 3 Developmental Disorders
- 4 Cerebrovascular Anatomy
- 5 Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases of the Brain
- 6 Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations
- 7 Head Trauma
- 8 Spine Trauma
- 9 Central Nervous System Neoplasms
- 10 Intracranial Infections
- 11 Neurodegenerative and White Matter Diseases
- 12 Sella and Parasellar Pathology
- 13 Face and Neck Anatomy
- 14 Head and Neck Pathology
- 15 Spinal Cord Pathology
Section II PULMONARY
- 16 Normal Anatomy and Variants
- 17 Thoracic Imaging
- 18 Congenital Thoracic Anomalies
- 19 Airway Diseases
- 20 Pulmonary Infection
- 21 Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases
- 22 Interstitial Lung Disease
- 23 Pulmonary Neoplasms
- 24 Pneumoconioses
- 25 Pulmonary Edema
- 26 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- 27 Radiation-Induced Lung Changes
- 28 Mediastinal Masses
- 29 Pleural Diseases
- 30 Atelectasis
- 31 Diaphragmatic Diseases
- 32 Chest Trauma
- 33 Drug-Induced Lung Toxicity
Section III CARDIAC
- 34 Cardiac MRI Technique
- 35 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- 36 Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- 37 Valvular Heart Disease
- 38 Ischemic Heart Disease
- 39 Cardiac and Pericardial Tumors
- 40 Pericardial Disease
- 41 Cardiomyopathy
- 42 Cardiac Surgeries
- 43 Aortic Diseases
Section IV GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
- 44 GI Tract Contrast and Technique
- 45 Esophagus
- 46 Stomach
- 47 Small Bowel
- 48 Colon and Rectum
- 49 Appendix
- 50 Imaging of the Liver
- 51 Biliary System
- 52 Spleen
- 53 Pancreas
- 54 Peritoneal Cavity and Abdominal Wall
Section V GENITOURINARY TRACT
- 55 Intravenous Contrast Agents and Reactions
- 56 Kidneys
- 57 Ureters
- 58 Urinary Bladder
- 59 Adrenal Glands
- 60 Male Reproductive System
- 61 Female Reproductive System
Section VI ULTRASOUND
- 62 Ultrasound Physics
- 63 Abdominal Ultrasound
- 64 Female Pelvic Ultrasound
- 65 Obstetrical Ultrasound
- 66 Vascular Ultrasound
- 67 Scrotum
- 68 Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Neck Ultrasound
Section VII MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
- 69 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Basic Physiology
- 70 Musculoskeletal Trauma
- 71 Infection
- 72 Bone Tumors and Tumorlike Conditions
- 73 Arthropathies
- 74 Endocrine and Metabolic Bone Disease
- 75 Hematopoietic and Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal
Section VIII BREAST RADIOLOGY
- 76 Breast Anatomy and Imaging Modalities
- 77 Breast Screening and Breast Imaging Reporting
- 78 Evaluation of Breast Masses
- 79 Evaluation of Breast Calcifications
- 80 The Surgically Altered Breast
Section IX INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
- 81 Diagnostic Arteriography
- 82 Arterial Interventions
- 83 Venous Disease
- 84 Abdomen and Liver
- 85 Gastrointestinal and Biliary Disease and Intervention
- 86 Genitourinary
- 87 Pulmonary Angiography and Intervention
- 88 Spine Intervention
- 89 Principles of Tumor Ablation
Section X NUCLEAR RADIOLOGY
- 90 Radiation Safety, Instrumentation, and Quality Control
- 91 Skeletal Nuclear Medicine
- 92 Pulmonary Scintigraphy
- 93 Nuclear Medicine: Gastroenterology
- 94 Genitourinary Nuclear Medicine
- 95 Central Nervous System Scintigraphy
- 96 Nuclear Cardiology
- 97 Thyroid and Parathyroid Scintigraphy
- 98 Oncology
- 99 Laboratory Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Section XI PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
- 100 Pediatric Musculoskeletal System
- 101 Pediatric Chest
- 102 Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
- 103 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract
- 104 Pediatric Genitourinary Tract
- 105 Pediatric Neuroimaging
Index
Book Details
- Paperback: 944 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (September 10, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071601643
- ISBN-13: 978-0071601641
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
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