Book description
Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, Chest Imaging Case Atlas,
Second Edition, enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners
to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a
large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on
conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener
Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease,
its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings,
management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each
disorder. Special Features of the Second Edition:•Over 1500 high-quality
images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations
•More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is
incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this
rapidly changing technology•40 new cases and updated images in cases
from the previous edition•A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses
normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common
thoracic interventional procedures•The neoplastic diseases section
includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer•The adult
cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on
univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including
various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their
imaging features, and complications associated with their use•The
diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to
HRCT interpretation•Case discussions are based on up-to-date reviews of
current literature as well as classic landmark articles •Pearls are
provided to describe the features that may strongly support a specific
diagnosis, enabling readers to sharpen their clinical diagnostic
skillsThis book is an invaluable illustrated reference that all
physicians in radiology and chest imaging in particular, including
pulmonary medicine physicians and thoracic surgeons, should have on
their bookshelf. Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Medical
College of Virginia Hospitals-Virginia Commonwealth University,
Richmond, VA, USA Clinical Professor of Radiology, University of
Missouri-Kansas City, & Adjunct Professor of Radiology, Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
