Primer of Diagnostic Imaging with CD-ROM, 4th Edition

Primer of Diagnostic Imaging is the complete radiology residency survival guide, including diagnostic details on the full range of radiologic modalities and specialties. It also features a differential diagnosis section at the end of each chapter and a special differential index for rapid reference. Key information is provided in an easy-to-read, bulleted format with plenty of extra space for note-taking. =Key Features •Highlights key diagnostic details for all body systems and encompasses the full range of radiologic modalities and specialties with more than 1,800 images - all in one convenient source. •Presents key information in an easy-to-read, bulleted format for quick reference. •Describes important signs, anatomic landmarks, and common radiopathologic alterations. •Provides extra space for note taking. •Includes mnemonics and descriptive terminology to enhance recall of key facts, techniques, and images. =New to this Edition •Examines new technologies, including hybrid PET technology and new applications of MRI. •Covers new techniques in interventional radiology and digital mammography. •Emphasizes subspecialty clinical technical advances in CT and MR - along with their updated protocols - as well as the emergence of PET. •Discusses current trends and changes in disease classification and their impact on the interpretation of radiological findings. •Features the contributions of new editor John W. Chen, who shares his knowledge in MR and neuroradiology. •Includes a CD-ROM featuring animations that depict the spatial and temporal complexities of MRI.