Full Description
Rely on this practical guide to the role of medical imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and disorders. Follow its symptoms-based approach to learn when medical imaging is appropriate, what the ideal study may be for a specific clinical problem, how to interpret an official report on a radiologic study, what the possible appropriate next steps are, and how radiologic results may (or may not) alter clinical management of your patient.
Case studies in each chapter present typical patients with accompanying radiologic reports. Actual images of superb clarity show you the potential of contemporary techniques.
Master the basics of medical imaging in patient care, the physical principles underlying imaging modalities- including conventional radiology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine scans- as well as common pitfalls.
Contents
Modalities of Medical Imaging
Radiography
Cross-Sectional Imaging, Tomography and Body Planes
Computed Tomography: Cross-Sectional Images and Reconstructions
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Interventional Radiology
Strengths and Weaknesses of Imaging Modalities
Contrast Enhancement
The Radiology Workstation and PACS systems
The Radiology Requisition and the Radiology Report
How Safe is Medical Imaging?
Chapter Review Questions
Shoulder, Pelvis and Limbs
Extremities
Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging
Shoulder and Arm
Elbow and Forearm
Wrist and Hand
Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh
Knee and Lower Leg
Ankle and Foot
Lower Limb Vascular Disease: Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency and Venous Thrombosis
Chapter Review Questions
Spine and Spinal Cord
Fundamentals of Spine and Spinal Cord Imaging
Spinal Trauma
Neck and Back Pain (No Neurologic Signs or Symptoms)
Neck or Back Pain with Radiculopathy or Myelopathy
Chapter Review Questions
Brain
Fundamentals of Brain Imaging
Trauma
Acute Non Trauma Neurologic Emergency (stroke and hemorrhage)
Headache
Movement Disorders
Focal and Nonfocal Neurologic Dysfunction
Neuroendocrine Dysfunction
Epilepsy and Seizures
Dementia
Chapter Review Questions
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT)
Fundamentals of Eyes, Ear, Nose and Throat Imaging
Nasal Congestion and Sinusitis
Neck Lumps
Facial Droop (Bell's Palsy)
Dysphagia and Sore Throat
Visual Problems
Hearing Problems
Vertigo and Tinnitus
Facial trauma and Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Carotid Artery Disease
Chapter Review Questions
Chest
Fundamentals of Chest Imaging
Routine Chest Radiography
Trauma
Dyspnea
Hemoptysis
Non-Traumatic Chest Wall, Pleuritic Pain
Cardiac Disease: General Considerations
Acute Chest Pain
Chronic Chest Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Chapter Review Questions
Breast
Fundamentals of Breast Imaging
Breast Cancer Screening
The Palpable Breast Mass or Positive Findings on Screening Mammography
Breast Cancer Screening in the High Risk Patient
Chapter Review Questions
Abdomen
Fundamentals of Abdominal Imaging
Trauma
Abdominal Pain
Jaundice
GI Bleeding
Non-specific Issues, Such as Weight Loss and Vomiting, Abnormal Laboratory Studies
Chapter Review Questions
Urinary Tract and Male Genital Tract
Fundamentals of Imaging the Male and Female Urinary Tract and Male Genital Tract
Trauma
Suspected Renovascular Hypertension
Acute Onset Flank Pain
Acute Scrotal Pain and Scrotal Masses
Hematuria and Renal Masses
Difficulty Voiding
Urinary Tract Infection
Renal Failure/Insufficiency
The Prostate Gland
Chapter Review Questions
Female Pelvis Imaging
Fundamentals of Imaging the Female Pelvis
Fertility Imaging
Obstetric Imaging
Acute Pelvic Pain in patients of reproductive age
Imaging of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Pelvic Masses
Chapter Review Questions
Imaging of Bone Disease and Endocrine Disorders
Fundamentals of Imaging of Bone Disease and Endocrine Disorders
Osteoporosis and Paget Disease
Thyroid and Parathyroid Dysfunction
Adrenal Dysfunction and Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
Pituitary Dysfunction
Chapter Review Questions
Clinical Practice Issues in Medical Imaging
Incidentalomas
The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria
Talking to Patients about the Risks of Imaging Procedures
Claustrophobia and MRI
Communication and Collaboration Among Medical Professionals
Quality Patient Care in Imaging
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Answers to Chapter Review Questions
Index
