Thoracic Radiology: A Core Review

✍ Scribed by M.D. Hobbs, Stephen B. (editor), M.D. Cox, Christian W. (editor)

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 561
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Prepare for the thoracic imaging component of the new radiology Core Exam withThoracic Imaging: A Core Review! Excel on your boards with this review book, written specifically for the new exam format. Study with all the books in theCore Review Series to ace every area of the Core Exam!

Key Features:

• Prepare effectively with 300 multiple-choice questions formatted to mirror the new Core Exam, each accompanied by 1-2 high-quality radiographs or CT, MR, or ultrasound images.
• Assess your mastery of everything you need to know, from the basics of imaging and normal anatomy through ICU radiographs, pulmonary pathology, mediastinal abnormalities, and all other thoracic diseases.
• Study efficiently with questions organized by topic, along with high-yield tables for quick and easy review.
• Remedy weak areas in your knowledge thanks to explanations of why each answer is correct or incorrect.

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• Complete content with enhanced navigation
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• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
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✦ Table of Contents

Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Content
1 Basics of Imaging
2 Normal Anatomy
3 Terms and Signs
4 Intensive Care Unit
5 Pulmonary Pathology
Section 1: Infectious Pneumonia
Section 2: Diffuse Lung Disease
Section 3: Diffuse Alveolar Disease and Inflammatory Conditions
Section 4: Airway Disease
Section 5: Thoracic Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Section 6: Atelectasis and Collapse
Section 7: Pulmonary Physiology
6 Diseases of the Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm
7 Mediastinal Disease
8 Vascular Disease
9 Lung Cancer
10 Trauma
11 Congenital Disease (Adult Presentations)
12 Postoperative Thorax
Index