Description
Optimize diagnostic accuracy with Problem Solving in Pediatric Imaging, a new volume in the Problem Solving in Radiology series. This concise title offers quick, authoritative guidance from experienced radiologists who focus on the problematic conditions you're likely to see—and how to reach an accurate diagnosis in an efficient manner.- Addresses the practical aspects of pediatric imaging—perfect for practitioners, fellows, and senior level residents who may or may not specialize in pediatric radiology, but need to use and understand it.- Integrates problem-solving techniques throughout, addressing questions such as, "If I see this, what do I need to consider? What are my next steps?"- Presents content in a highly useful, real-world manner, with sections on conventional radiography in the ED, NICU, PICU, and CICU; fluoroscopy; body imaging; and neuroradiology.- Imaging findings are merged with clinical, anatomic, developmental, and molecular information to extract key diagnostic and therapeutic information.- Contains a section on special topics with chapters on radiation safety and quality assurance.- Features hundreds of high-quality color images and anatomic drawings that provide a clear picture of what to look for when interpreting studies. Illustrations conveying normal anatomy help you gain an in-depth perspective of each pathology.
Table of Contents
1 Imaging the Child With Respiratory Distress2 Mediastinal Mass3 Approach to Congenital Heart Disease4 Vomiting Infant5 Problem Solving in Pediatric Abdominal Pain Outline6 Abdominal Masses in Children7 Scrotal Pain and Swelling8 Imaging Approach to Hydronephrosis9 Pelvic Pain10 IMAGING THE LIMPING CHILD11 Skeletal Dysplasias12 Approach to Pediatric Foot13 Approach to Pediatric Elbow14 Imaging Approach to Pediatric Bone Lesions15 Vascular Malformations16 Approach to Pediatric Soft Tissue Masses17 MSK Trauma18 Imaging of the Neonate: Pre-Term Infant19 Imaging of the Neonate: Term-Infant20 Approach to Systemic Diseases20 Abusive Head and Spinal Trauma21 Child Abuse (Radiology)22 Dose Optimization and Risk Management in Pediatric CT22 Child Abuse Part 2: Body23 Fetal MRI Body24 Fetal MRI CNS25 Pediatric Head CT26 Approach to Lateral Neck Radiographs27 Pediatric Head and Neck Masses28 Imaging of the Pediatric Cervical Spine29 Skull and Sinus Films29 Neonatal Spine Ultrasound30 Imaging of Back Pain
