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Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology E-Book

Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology E-Book

Lawrence R. Goodman

(2014)

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Abstract

Popular for its easy-to-use format, Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology remains the must-have primer of chest radiology. With the inclusion of the latest imaging approaches and terminology, its unique programmed learning approach—presented in a highly interactive style—demystifies reading and interpreting radiologic images. High-quality images and diagrams are accompanied by multiple-choice review questions to reinforce key concepts. Additional online images plus self-assessment tests help you sharpen your skills and build confidence!

  • Consult this title on your favorite e-reader!
  • Quickly grasp the radiology fundamentals you need to know—including basic science, image interpretation, and terminology—with the popular "programmed learning" approach, which promotes fast learning and reference.
  • Discern the nuances between modalities by comparing CT and MR images as well as traditional radiographs.
  • View detailed clinical images covering all the image types you'll see on the boards including digital quality radiographs and an introduction of PET imaging, plus more advanced imaging such as CT and MRI than ever before.
  • Test your skills and simulate the exam experience with updated content aligned with the new MCQ-format Board exam for easy preparation and review.
  • Benefit the from more robust interactive offerings in an e-book format.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Inside Front Cover ifc1
ExpertConsult.com i
Half title page iii
Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology, 4/e v
Copyright Page vi
Dedication vii
Preface to the Fourth Edition viii
What Do Students Want to See in the Fourth Edition? viii
Instructions ix
Table Of Contents xi
Felson’s 10 Axioms for a Lifetime of Learning in Medicine xii
1 The Radiographic Examination: 1
Review 21
2 Cross-Sectional Imaging Techniques 23
Review 37
3 The Normal Chest X-Ray: 39
Review 59
4 Chest CT: 61
Review 73
5 Lobar Anatomy 75
Review 93
6 The Silhouette Sign 95
Review 109
7 The Air Bronchogram Sign 113
Review 125
8 Signs of Lung and Lobar Collapse 127
Review 147
9 Patterns of Lung Disease 151
Review 169
10 Understanding the Mediastinum 173
Review 191
11 The Pleural and Extrapleural Spaces 193
Review 215
12 Cardiovascular Disease 217
Bonus Section 233
Quiz 235
A Dozen Great Cases 235
Challenge 235
Suggestions 235
Case 1 237
History: 237
Case 1 238
Case 2 239
History: 239
Case 2 240
Case 3 241
History: 241
Case 3 242
Case 4 243
History: 243
Case 4 244
Case 5 245
History: 245
Case 5 246
Case 6 247
History: 247
Case 6 248
Case 7 249
History: 249
Case 7 250
Case 8 251
History: 251
Case 8 252
Case 9 253
History: 253
Case 9 254
Case 10 255
History: 255
Case 10 256
Case 11 257
History: 257
Case 11 258
Case 12 259
History: 259
Case 12 260
Index 261
A 261
B 262
C 262
D 264
E 264
F 264
G 265
H 265
I 265
J 266
K 266
L 266
M 267
N 268
O 268
P 268
R 269
S 269
T 270
U 271
V 271
W 271
X 271
Notes pages 272
Inside Back Cover ibc1
Bonus Quiz 1 More Unknown Cases: Twelve More Great Cases e1
Bonus Quiz 2 More Unknown Cases: On Your Own e14
Section A (The Real World) e14
Case 1 e14
History: e14
Answer: e14
Case 2 e15
Bonus Quiz 3 Unknown Cases: The Ultimate Challenge e26
Instructions e26
Section A e26
Case A-1 e26
History: e26
Images: e26
Findings: e26
Diagnosis: e26
Case A-2 e27
Supplement 1 Segmental Anatomy e49
Review e63
Supplement 2 Interstitial Lung Disease: e68
Normal e69
Comments e69
Ground Glass Opacification (Synonyms: foggy, hazy, and semiopaque) e70
Comments e70
Causes e70
Reticular (Synonyms: linear and irregular) e71
Comments e71
Causes e71
Micro nodules (Synonym: miliary nodules) e72
Comments e72
Causes e72
Macro nodules (Synonym: small nodules) e73
Comments e73
Causes e73
Cystic (Synonyms: bulla, blebs, and holes) e74
Comments e74
Causes e74
Honeycombing (Synonyms: stacked cysts and microcystic) e75
Comments e75
Causes e75
Fibrosis (Synonym: scarring) e76
Comments e76
Causes e76
Quiz e77
Supplement 3 Computed Tomography: e81
Glossary e81
Acknowledgments e85
References e86
Supplement 4 Fleischner Society: Glossary of Terms for Thoracic Imaging e88
Glossary e89
Acknowledgments e126
References e126