Diagnostic Imaging Methods
Diagnostic Imaging Methods William E. Brant Diagnostic radiology is a dynamic specialty that continues to undergo rapid change with ongoing advancements in technology. Not only has the number of imaging…
Nondegenerative Diseases of the Spine
Nondegenerative Diseases of the Spine Erik H.L. Gaensler Derk D. Purcell This chapter focuses on nondegenerative diseases of the spinal cord, meninges, and paraspinous soft tissues, and is divided into…
Pediatric Neuroimaging
Pediatric Neuroimaging Camilla Lindan Erik Gaensler Jerome Barakos Pediatric neuroimaging is one of the most fascinating of specialties, calling upon our knowledge of embryology, genetics, and biochemistry. Neurodevelopmental changes occurring…
Pleura, Chest Wall, Diaphragm, and Miscellaneous Chest Disorders
Pleura, Chest Wall, Diaphragm, and Miscellaneous Chest Disorders Jeffrey S. Klein Jimmy S. Ghostine Pleura Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology The pleura is a serous membrane subdivided into visceral pleura, which…
Diffuse Lung Disease
Diffuse Lung Disease Jeffrey S. Klein Curtis E. Green Diffuse lung disease represents a broad spectrum of disorders that primarily affect the pulmonary interstitium (Table 17.1). These diseases present in…
Methods of Examination, Normal Anatomy, and Radiographic Findings of Chest Disease
Methods of Examination, Normal Anatomy, and Radiographic Findings of Chest Disease Julio Lemos Jeffrey S. Klein There are many imaging techniques available to the radiologist for the evaluation of thoracic…
Head and Neck Imaging
Head and Neck Imaging Jerome A. Barakos Derk D. Purcell “Head and neck” is a term used collectively to describe the extracranial structures, including the sinonasal cavity, skull base, pharynx,…
Mediastinum and Hila
Mediastinum and Hila Jeffrey S. Klein This chapter reviews the radiologic approach to mediastinal masses, diffuse mediastinal disease, and hilar abnormalities. Mediastinal Masses Localized mediastinal abnormalities are common diagnostic challenges…
Pulmonary Neoplasms
Pulmonary Neoplasms Jeffrey S. Klein The Solitary Pulmonary Nodule The radiologic evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) remains one of the most common and most difficult diagnostic dilemmas in…
Pulmonary Infection
Pulmonary Infection Jeffrey S. Klein Infection in the Normal Host The bronchopulmonary system is open to the atmosphere and therefore is relatively accessible to airborne microorganisms. Multiple host defense mechanisms…
