Description
Now fully revised and up-to-date, Expert DDx: Chest, second edition, quickly guides you to the most likely differential diagnoses based on key imaging findings and clinical information. Expert radiologists Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson, Brett W. Carter, and John P. Lichtenberger III present more than 120 cases across a broad cardiothoracic spectrum, classified by general imaging features, modality-specific findings, and clinically-based indications. Readers will find authoritative, superbly illustrated guidance for defining and reporting useful, actionable differential diagnoses that lead to definitive findings for the entire gamut of chest disorders.- Presents several clear, sharp, succinctly annotated images for each diagnosis (more than 1,800 annotated images in all); a list of diagnostic possibilities sorted as common, less common, and rare but significant; and brief, bulleted text offering helpful diagnostic clues- Shows both typical and variant manifestations of each possible diagnosis- Includes new cases, expanded differential considerations, new terminology, and updated imaging throughout- Features all relevant imaging modalities, including chest radiography, the latest generation of multi-planar advanced cross-sectional CT and MR imaging, and molecular imaging with FDG PET/CT- Covers new and evolving areas such as lung cancer screening and the localization and classification of mediastinal lesions, and contains expanded content on the heart and pericardium
Table of Contents
IntroductionApproach to Imaging ModalitiesRadiographyComputed TomographyMagnetic Resonance ImagingFDG PET/CTUltrasoundApproach to Clinical PresentationChest PainChest TraumaCoughAcute DyspneaChronic DyspneaHemoptysisImmunosuppressionIntensive Care UnitOncologyStridorWheezingLungs and AirspacesApproach to Lungs and AirspacesApproach to Lungs and AirspacesGeneral Imaging PatternsAcinar NodulesAir BronchogramApical OpacityArchitectural DistortionAtelectasisBullous DiseaseCalcification/OssificationCavityConsolidationCystsLucenciesMigratory OpacitiesMicronodulesPeripheral (Subpleural) ConsolidationPulmonary MassSolitary Pulmonary NoduleMultiple Pulmonary NodulesPulmonary Nodules with CavitationModality-Specific Imaging Findings: RadiographyLow Lung VolumesLarge Lung VolumesLucent HemithoraxOpaque HemithoraxLuftsichel SignSilhouette SignS-Sign of GoldenModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyAir Crescent SignCT Halo SignGround-Glass OpacityReverse Halo SignInterstitiumApproach to InterstitiumApproach to InterstitiumGeneral Imaging PatternsInterstitial OpacitiesReticular OpacitiesHoneycombingUpper Lung Zone Predominant Lung DiseaseLower Lung Zone Predominant Lung DiseasePeripheral (Subpleural) Lung DiseaseModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyInterlobular Septal ThickeningMass-Like FibrosisMiliary NodulesPerilymphatic NodulesAirwaysApproach to AirwaysApproach to AirwaysGeneral Imaging PatternsTracheal DilatationTracheal NarrowingFinger-in-Glove SignModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyAirway Wall Thickening (Focal)Airway Wall Thickening (Diffuse)Tracheal LesionEndobronchial LesionMosaic Attenuation and Air-TrappingCentrilobular NodulesTree-in-Bud OpacitiesBronchiectasisMediastinum and HilaApproach to MediastinumApproach to MediastinumGeneral Imaging PatternsFocal Mediastinal EnlargementDiffuse Mediastinal EnlargementAnterior/Prevascular Compartment LesionMiddle/Visceral Compartment LesionPosterior/Paravertebral Compartment LesionCardiophrenic Angle LesionAzygoesophageal Recess LesionLymphadenopathyPneumomediastinumModality-Specific Imaging Findings: RadiographyHilum Overlay SignMediastinal ShiftModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyFat-Containing Mediastinal LesionCystic Mediastinal LesionSoft Tissue LesionEnhancing Soft Tissue LesionMediastinal CalcificationModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Magnetic Resonance ImagingMediastinal MassPulmonary ArteriesApproach to Pulmonary ArteriesApproach to Pulmonary ArteriesGeneral Imaging PatternsPulmonary Artery EnlargementModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyPulmonary Artery Filling DefectPulmonary Artery MassPulmonary Artery InvasionFocal Pulmonary Artery EnlargementThoracic AortaApproach to Thoracic AortaApproach to Thoracic AortaGeneral Imaging PatternsDilatation of Thoracic Aorta (Diffuse)Dilatation of Thoracic Aorta (Focal)Dilatation of Ascending Thoracic AortaNarrowing of Thoracic AortaAortic CalcificationModality-Specific Imaging Findings: RadiographyReverse 3 SignModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyAortic Wall ThickeningHigh-Attenuation Mural ThickeningAcute Aortic SyndromeAortic MassMural ThrombusPleuraApproach to PleuraApproach to PleuraGeneral Imaging PatternsFree Pleural EffusionLoculated Pleural EffusionPleural ThickeningPleural Nodule/MassPleural CalcificationPneumothoraxPleural Air-Fluid LevelChest Wall and DiaphragmApproach to Chest Wall and DiaphragmApproach to Chest Wall and DiaphragmGeneral Imaging PatternsElevated HemidiaphragmCongenital DeformityChest Wall AsymmetryDiaphragmatic MassHerniaModality-Specific Imaging Findings: RadiographyIncomplete Border SignModality-Specific Imaging Findings: Computed TomographyChest Wall Mass (Soft Tissue)Chest Wall Mass (Osseous)Chest Wall Fluid CollectionModality-Specific Imag
