Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology 3rd Edition

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The third updated and revised edition of Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology provides essential information to make conventional x-ray an effective tool in diagnosing disorders affecting the bones and joints and the thoracic and abdominal body segments. The book is organized according to classifications of radiologic findings rather than disease, enabling the reader to approach diagnosis in a way that reflects the actual clinical situation. Concise and comprehensive tables outline key information on diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Highlights The unique organization of chapters based on radiologic findings mirrors the situations encountered in daily clinical practice Easy-to-reference tables classifying findings, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis and providing important clinical data are perfect for an at-a-glance review More than 2000 radiographs and schematic diagrams help to guide the reader toward the most likely diagnoses The third edition of Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology contains an updated and revised section onradiology of the abdomen combined with the complete text from the recently published books Bone and Joint Disorders and The Chest X-Ray by the same authors. An exceptional reference work to have on hand, Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology will benefit radiologists and specialists seeking to improve their skills in diagnostic imaging and will also be of great interest to residents preparing for their specialist examinations. Table of Contents Bone 1 Osteopenia Francis A. Burgener 2 Osteosclerosis Francis A. Burgener 3 Periosteal Reactions Francis A. Burgener 4 Trauma and Fractures Francis A. Burgener 5 Localized Bone Lesions Francis A. Burgener 6 Joint Diseases Francis A. Burgener 7 Joint and Soft-Tissue Calcification Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 8 Skull Francis A. Burgener 9 Orbits Francis A. Burgener 10 Nasal Fossa and Paranasal Sinuses Francis A. Burgener 11 Jaws and Teeth Francis A. Burgener 12 Spine and Pelvis Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 13 Clavicles, Ribs, and Sternum Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 14 Extremities Francis A. Burgener, Martti Kormano, and Tomi Pudas 15 Hands and Feet MarttiKormano and Tomi Pudas Chest 16 Cardiac Enlargement Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 17 Mediastinal or Hilar Enlargement Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 18 Pleura and Diaphragm Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 19 Intrathoracic Calcifications Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 20 Alveolar Infiltrates and Atelectasis Francis A. Burgener 21 Interstitial Lung Disease Francis A. Burgener 22 Pulmonary Edema and Symmetrical Bilateral Infiltrates Francis A. Burgener 23 Pulmonary Nodules and Mass Lesions Francis A. Burgener 24 Pulmonary Cavitary and Cystic Lesions Francis A. Burgener 25 Hyperlucent Lung Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas Abdomen 26 Abnormal Abdominal Gas Patterns and Dilatation and Motility Disorders in the Gastrointestinal Tract Francis A. Burgener and Martti Kormano 27 Abdominal Calcifications Martti Kormano and Francis A. Burgener 28 Abnormal Mucosal Pattern in the Gastrointestinal Tract Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 29 Narrowing in the Gastrointestinal Tract Francis A. Burgener 30 Filling Defects in the Gastrointestinal Tract Francis A. Burgener 31 Ulcers, Diverticula, and Fistulas in the Gastrointestinal Tract Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 32 Gallbladder and Bile Duct Abnormalities Francis A. Burgener 33 Abnormal Renal Papillae and Calices Francis A. Burgener 34 Filling Defects in the Urinary Tract Francis A. Burgener 35 Urinary Tract Obstruction and Dilatation Francis A. Burgener References Index