Rely on this practical guide to the role of medical imaging in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases and disorders. Follow its symptoms-based approach to learn when medical imaging is appropriate, what the ideal study may be for a specific clinical problem, how to interpret an official report on a radiologic study, what the possible appropriate next steps are, and how radiologic results may (or may not) alter clinical management of your patient.Case studies in each chapter present typical patients with accompanying radiologic reports. Actual images of superb clarity show you the potential of contemporary techniques.Master the basics of medical imaging in patient care, the physical principles underlying imaging modalities including conventional radiology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine scans as well as common pitfalls.

Modalities of Medical Imaging
- Radiography
- Cross-Sectional Imaging, Tomography and Body Planes
- Computed Tomography: Cross-Sectional Images and Reconstructions
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Strengths and Weaknesses of Imaging Modalities
- Contrast Enhancement
- The Radiology Workstation and PACS systems
- The Radiology Requisition and the Radiology Report
- How Safe is Medical Imaging?
- Chapter Review Questions
Shoulder, Pelvis and Limbs
- Extremities
- Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Shoulder and Arm
- Elbow and Forearm
- Wrist and Hand
- Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh
- Knee and Lower Leg
- Ankle and Foot
- Lower Limb Vascular Disease: Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency and Venous Thrombosis
- Chapter Review Questions
Spine and Spinal Cord
- Fundamentals of Spine and Spinal Cord Imaging
- Spinal Trauma
- Neck and Back Pain (No Neurologic Signs or Symptoms)
- Neck or Back Pain with Radiculopathy or Myelopathy
- Chapter Review Questions
Brain
- Fundamentals of Brain Imaging
- Trauma
- Acute Non Trauma Neurologic Emergency (stroke and hemorrhage)
- Headache
- Movement Disorders
- Focal and Nonfocal Neurologic Dysfunction
- Neuroendocrine Dysfunction
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Dementia
- Chapter Review Questions
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT)
- Fundamentals of Eyes, Ear, Nose and Throat Imaging
- Nasal Congestion and Sinusitis
- Neck Lumps
- Facial Droop (Bell’s Palsy)
- Dysphagia and Sore Throat
- Visual Problems
- Hearing Problems
- Vertigo and Tinnitus
- Facial trauma and Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chapter Review Questions
Chest
- Fundamentals of Chest Imaging
- Routine Chest Radiography
- Trauma
- Dyspnea
- Hemoptysis
- Non-Traumatic Chest Wall, Pleuritic Pain
- Cardiac Disease: General Considerations
- Acute Chest Pain
- Chronic Chest Pain
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Chapter Review Questions
Breast
- Fundamentals of Breast Imaging
- Breast Cancer Screening
- The Palpable Breast Mass or Positive Findings on Screening Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening in the High Risk Patient
- Chapter Review Questions
Abdomen
- Fundamentals of Abdominal Imaging
- Trauma
- Abdominal Pain
- Jaundice
- GI Bleeding
- Non-specific Issues, Such as Weight Loss and Vomiting, Abnormal Laboratory Studies
- Chapter Review Questions
Urinary Tract and Male Genital Tract
- Fundamentals of Imaging the Male and Female Urinary Tract and Male Genital Tract
- Trauma
- Suspected Renovascular Hypertension
- Acute Onset Flank Pain
- Acute Scrotal Pain and Scrotal Masses
- Hematuria and Renal Masses
- Difficulty Voiding
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Renal Failure/Insufficiency
- The Prostate Gland
- Chapter Review Questions
Female Pelvis Imaging
- Fundamentals of Imaging the Female Pelvis
- Fertility Imaging
- Obstetric Imaging
- Acute Pelvic Pain in patients of reproductive age
- Imaging of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Pelvic Masses
- Chapter Review Questions
Imaging of Bone Disease and Endocrine Disorders
- Fundamentals of Imaging of Bone Disease and Endocrine Disorders
- Osteoporosis and Paget Disease
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Dysfunction
- Adrenal Dysfunction and Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
- Pituitary Dysfunction
- Chapter Review Questions
Clinical Practice Issues in Medical Imaging
- Incidentalomas
- The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria
- Talking to Patients about the Risks of Imaging Procedures
- Claustrophobia and MRI
- Communication and Collaboration Among Medical Professionals
- Quality Patient Care in Imaging