Mark S. Parker

Chest Imaging Case Atlas

Mark S. Parker

Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, <em>Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition</em> enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease, its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings, management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each disorder.Special Features of the Second Edition:<li>Over 1500 high-quality images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations</li><li>More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this rapidly changing technology</li><li>40 new cases and updated images in cases from the previous edition</li><li>A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common thoracic interventional procedures</li><li>The neoplastic diseases section includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer</li><li>The adult cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their imaging features, and complications associated with their use</li><li>The diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to HRCT interpretation</li><li>Case discussions are based on up-to-date reviews of current literature as well as classic landmark articles</li><li>Pearls are provided to describe the features that may strongly support a specific diagnosis, enabling readers to sharpen their clinical diagnostic skills</li><br></br>This book is an invaluable illustrated reference that all physicians in radiology and chest imaging in particular, including pulmonary medicine physicians and thoracic surgeons, should have on their bookshelf.