Learning Radiology E-Book: Recognizing the BasicsA must-have for anyone who will be required to read and interpret common radiologic images, Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics is an image-filled, practical, and easy-to-read introduction to key imaging modalities. Skilled radiology teacher William Herring, MD, masterfully covers exactly what you need to know to effectively interpret medical images of all modalities. Learn the latest on ultrasound, MRI, CT, patient safety, dose reduction, radiation protection, and more, in a time-friendly format with brief, bulleted text and abundant high-quality images. Identify a wide range of common and uncommon conditions based upon their imaging findings.Arrive at diagnoses by following a pattern recognition approach, and logically overcome difficult diagnostic challenges with the aid of decision trees.Quickly grasp the fundamentals you need to know through more than 700 images and an easy-to-use format and pedagogy, including: bolding of key points and icons designating special content; Diagnostic Pitfalls; Really, Really Important Points; Weblinks; and Take-Home Points.Gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with extra images, bonus content, interactive self-assessment exercises, and USMLE-style Q&A that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.Apply the latest recommendations on patient safety, dose reduction and radiation protectionBenefit from the extensive knowledge and experience of esteemed author Dr. William Herring—a skilled radiology teacher and the host of his own specialty website, www.learningradiology.com. Stay current in the latest advancements and developments with meticulous updates throughout including a new chapter on Pediatric Radiology as well as more than 60 new and updated photos, many highlighting newer imaging modalities. |
Contents
2 Recognizing a Technically Adequate Chest Radiograph | 8 |
3 Recognizing Normal Pulmonary Anatomy | 14 |
4 Recognizing Normal Cardiac Anatomy | 24 |
5 Recognizing Airspace versus Interstitial Lung Disease | 35 |
6 Recognizing the Causes of an Opacified Hemithorax | 45 |
7 Recognizing Atelectasis | 50 |
8 Recognizing a Pleural Effusion | 58 |
9 Recognizing Pneumonia | 68 |
20 Recognizing Gastrointestinal Hepatic and Urinary Tract Abnormalities | 182 |
Understanding the Principles and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Findings | 204 |
Understanding the Principles and Recognizing the Basics | 220 |
23 Recognizing Abnormalities of Bone Density | 228 |
24 Recognizing Fractures and Dislocations | 240 |
26 Recognizing Some Common Causes of Neck and Back Pain | 266 |
27 Recognizing Some Common Causes of Intracranial Pathology | 279 |
28 Recognizing Pediatric Diseases | 303 |
10 Recognizing Pneumothorax Pneumomediastinum Pneumopericardium and Subcutaneous Emphysema | 76 |
12 Recognizing Diseases of the Chest | 97 |
13 Recognizing Adult Heart Disease | 114 |
Conventional Radiology | 129 |
15 Recognizing the Normal Abdomen and Pelvis on Computed Tomography | 140 |
16 Recognizing Bowel Obstruction and Ileus | 147 |
17 Recognizing Extraluminal Gas in the Abdomen | 158 |
18 Recognizing Abnormal Calcifications and Their Causes | 167 |
19 Recognizing the Imaging Findings of Trauma | 174 |
Appendix What to order when | 317 |
| 318 | |
Chapter 1 Quiz Answers | 320 |
Additional Information | E-32 |
Unknown Cases Quiz | E-59 |
| 322 | |
IBC_Clinical Key page | 335 |
Common terms and phrases
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