Problem Solving in Chest Imaging

Optimize diagnostic accuracy with Problem Solving in Chest Imaging, a new volume in the Problem Solving in Radiology series. This concise title offers quick, authoritative guidance from experienced radiologists who focus on the problematic conditions you're likely to see-and how to reach an accurate diagnosis in an efficient manner.

• Addresses the practical aspects of chest imaging-perfect for practitioners, fellows, and senior level residents who may or may not specialize in chest radiology, but need to use and understand it.
• Helps you make optimal use of the latest imaging techniques and achieve confident diagnoses.
• Presents content by organ system and commonly encountered problems, with problem solving techniques integrated throughout.
• Features more than 1,500 high-quality images that provide a clear picture of what to look for when interpreting studies.
• Focuses on the core knowledge needed for successful results, covering anatomy, imaging techniques, imaging approach, entities by pathologic disease and anatomic region, and special situations. Key topics include Diffuse Lung Disease, Neoplasms of the Lung and Airways, Interstitial Lung Disease, Smoking-Related Lung Diseases, and Cardiovascular Disease.
• Shows how to avoid common problems that can lead to an incorrect diagnosis. Tables and boxes with tips, pitfalls, and other teaching points show you what to look for, while problem-solving advice helps you make sound clinical decisions.
• Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Digumarthy Problem Solving in Chest Imaging

Section 1 Anatomy

1. Lungs and Pleura

2. Mediastinum, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm

3. Heart and Great Vessels

4. Step By Step Analysis of Cardiac Chambers in CT

Section 2 Imaging Techniques

5. Radiographic Techniques

6. Pulmonary CT

7. Cardiovascular CT

8. Pulmonary, Mediastinal, Vascular and Chest Wall MRI

9. Cardiac MRI

10. Angiography and Intervention

11. Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging

12. Thoracic Nuclear Imaging

Section 3 Imaging Approach

13. Introduction to Terminology

14. Differential Diagnosis Based on Imaging Findings

Section 4 Entities By Pathologic Category

15. Congenital and Developmental Diseases Of The Lungs, Airways and Chest Wall

16. Pulmonary Infections

17. Neoplasms of the Lung and Airways

18. Smoking-Related Lung Diseases

19. Idiopathic Interstitial Lung Diseases

20. Occupational and Inhalational Lung Diseases

21. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

22. Eosinophilic Lung Disease

23. Collagen Vascular Disease and Vasculitis

24. Cystic Lung Disease

25. Radiation, Medication, and Illicit Drug Related Lung Disease

26. Diffuse Lung Disease with Calcification and Lipid

27. Pulmonary Vascular Diseases

28. Congenital Heart and Great Vessel Disease

29. Acquired Disease of the Aorta

30. Ischemic Cardiac Disease

31. Cardiomyopathies and Myocarditis

32. Cardiac and Vascular Neoplasms

Section 5 Entities by Anatomic Region

33. Chest Wall and Diaphragm

34. Mediastinum

35. Pleura

36. Trachea and Bronchi

37. Cardiac Valves

38. Pericardium

Section 6 Special Situations

39. Intensive Care Imaging

40. Acute Chest Pain

41. Lung and Heart Transplantation

42. Interventions

43. Trauma