Diagnostic Imaging

As the ideal introductory textbook for medical students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, and practising clinicians, this new edition of <i>Diagnostic Imaging</i> explains the principles of interpretation of all forms of imaging, offering a balanced account of all the modalities available, explaining each technique and when to use it.<br> <p> Organised by body system and covering all anatomical regions, Armstrong, Wastie and Rockall: <ul> <li> <div>explain how to interpret images</div> <li> <div>provide guidelines for interpreting images</div> <li> <div>discuss common diseases and the signs that can be seen using each imaging modality</div> <li> <div>illustrate clinical problems with normal and abnormal images</div> <li> <div>assist diagnosis by covering normal images as well as those for specific disorders</div> <li> <div>show all imaging modalities used in a clinical context</div> </ul> <p> The authors cover use of plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuclide imaging and interventional radiology, with high quality illustrations and images. <p> <b>What&#8217;s new for the 6th edition?</b> <ul> <li> <div>Additional new sections and expanded sections, following reviewer feedback</div> <li> <div>Updated throughout to ensure recommendations and illustrations reflect modern ultrasound CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine (including PET) practice</div> <li> <div>Key points and bullet points to aid learning</div> </ul>