Primer of diagnostic imaging
By: Ralph Weissleder ... [et al.].
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Mosby
Published: 2011
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 792
ISBN-13: 9780323065382
Subjects: Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic imaging
Other titles: Diagnostic imaging
Description: Primer of Diagnostic Imaging, "the purple book," gives you a comprehensive, up-to-date look at diagnostic imaging in an easy-to-read, bulleted format. Drs. Ralph Weissleder, Jack Wittenberg, Mukesh Harisinghani, and John W. Chen combine detailed illustrations and images with guidance on the latest applications of PET, CTA, and MRA into a portable resource for convenient reference wherever you go. Online access at www.expertconsult.com makes it even easier to tap into the guidance you need to survive your radiology residency. Grasp the nuances of key diagnostic details for all body systems, such as important signs, anatomic landmarks, and common radiopathologic alterations, through images and illustrations for the full range of radiologic modalities and specialties. Reference information quickly using the easy-to-read, one-column, bulleted format. Work through diagnoses through hundreds of differentials that help you prepare for board certification. Review information effectively thanks to extra space for note taking and mnemonics and descriptive terminology that make it easy to remember key facts, techniques, and images.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Chest imaging; title: Cardiac imaging; title: Gastrointestinal imaging; title: Genitourinary imaging; title: Musculoskeletal imaging; title: Neurologic imaging; title: Head and neck imaging; title: Vascular imaging; title: Breast imaging; title: Obstetric imaging; title: Pediatric imaging; title: Nuclear imaging; title: Contrast agents; title: Imaging physics.