Pearls and pitfalls in abdominal imaging
Subtitle: variants and other difficult diagnoses
By: Fergus V. Coakley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780521513777
Description: "Research consistently suggests that 1.0 to 2.6% of radiology reports contain serious errors, many of which are avoidable, and it is clear that all radiologists can struggle with the basic questions as to whether a study is normal or abnormal. Pearls and Pitfalls in Abdominal Imaging presents over 100 conditions in the abdomen and pelvis which can commonly cause confusion and mismanagement in daily radiological practice, providing a focused textbook that can be readily used to avoid wrong diagnoses and prevent incorrect management or even malpractice litigation. It includes 700 figures and covers all the major modalities including CT, PET/CT and MRI. The pearls and pitfalls include artifacts, anatomic variants, mimics, and a miscellany of diagnoses that are under-recognized or only recently described. Conditions are presented in anatomic order from diaphragm to the symphysis pubis, with grouping by location and organ system"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Preface; Diaphragm and adjacent structures; Liver; Biliary system; Spleen; Pancreas; Adrenal glands; Kidneys; Retroperitoneum; Gastro-intestinal tract; Peritoneal cavity; Ovaries; Uterus and vagina; Bladder; Pelvic soft tissues; Groin; Bones; Index.