Radiographic Pathology for Technologists
Edition: 4 edition
Publisher: Mosby
Published: February 4, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780323018937
Subjects: Medical; Medical / Nursing; Allied Health Services - Radiologic & Ultrasound Technology; Radiology; Medical / Allied Health Services / Radiological & Ultrasound Technology; Diagnosis, Radioscopic; Diagnostic Imaging; Pathology; Radiologic technologists; methods
Description: Presents a concise, "essentials" approach to the pathologic processes most likely to be diagnosed using medical imaging. It familiarizes readers with the radiographic appearance and origins of the disease or injury, as well as the likely prognosis, in order to produce radiographs of optimal quality. Organized by body system, each chapter begins with an explanation of anatomy and physiology before moving on to imaging considerations. This edition includes the most current information on new imaging techniques such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and PET scanning.