Radiology Strategies

by Fielding, Julia

• ISBN13: 9780195371192
• ISBN10: 0195371194
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

As physicians become more dependent upon radiologic tests for information, it is imperative that they have correct information on how and when to order them. Radiology Strategies is designed to help the medical student and non-radiology practitioner learn to make effective use of radiologic tests based on a patient's signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms for the most commonly encountered disease processes are covered in clinical vignettes that systematically discuss: case history; background; test rationale; test of choice; radiologic images demonstrating the findings that make the diagnosis; and evidence-based references. Introductory chapters cover radiation safety; use of contrast agents; how a radiologic test can be chosen effectively based on specificity, accuracy, and pre-test likelihood of disease; and general guidelines on when and why to choose a particular imaging modality (i.e., CT, MRI, plain film). Quick reference features such as decision algorithms, an index of common signs and symptoms and a convenient two-page spread that ensures concise, at-a-glance coverage of topics make this an indispensible study aid as well as a quick reference handbook in the clinic and on the ward.

Author Biography

Associate Professor of Radiology
Director, Section of Abdominal Radiology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Acknowledgment	p. xiii
How to use this book	p. xv
Imaging algorithms for common clinical presentations	p. xvii
Use Of Intravenous Radiographic Contrast Agents	p. 1
Iodine-Based Agents	p. 2
Gadolinium Chelates	p. 3
Value Of Diagnostic Tests	p. 5
Diseases of the Head, Neck, Brain, and Nervous System	p. 9
Spinal Tumor	p. 10
Brain Tumor	p. 14
Intracranial Infections	p. 18
Head Trauma	p. 22
Head and Neck Imaging	p. 24
Stroke	p. 28
Spinal Trauma	p. 32
Spinal Discogenic Disease	p. 34
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 36
Congenital Central Nervous System Disease	p. 38
Thyroid Nodule	p. 42
Diseases of the Chest and Breast	p. 45
Postoperative Shortness of Breath	p. 46
Worsening Dyspnea with Joint Stiffness	p. 50
Hypertension and Chest Pain	p. 52
Severe Central Chest Pain	p. 56
Hemoptysis	p. 60
Progressive Shortness of Breath	p. 64
Syncope, History of Malignancy	p. 68
Chest Trauma	p. 72
Shortness of Breath	p. 74
Fever and Chest Pain	p. 76
Dysphagia	p. 80
Painful Breast Mass	p. 82
Painless Breast Mass	p. 84
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 87
Crohn Disease	p. 88
Dropping Hematocrit	p. 90
Palpable Abdominal Mass	p. 92
Dysphagia	p. 94
Diverticulitis	p. 96
Appendicitis	p. 98
Postoperative Fever	p. 100
Small-Bowel Obstruction	p. 102
Solitary Liver Lesion	p. 104
Incomplete Colonoscopy	p. 106
Elevated Liver Function Tests with Abdominal Pain	p. 108
Painless Jaundice	p. 110
Abdominal Distention	p. 114
Diseases of the Genitourinary Tract	p. 117
Incidental Renal Mass	p. 118
Painful Testicle	p. 120
Painful Hematuria	p. 124
Painless Vaginal Bleeding	p. 126
Painful Adnexal Mass	p. 130
Painful Pelvic Mass	p. 132
Infertility	p. 134
Prostate Cancer	p. 136
Transitional Cell Carcinoma	p. 140
Urethral Trauma	p. 142
Painless Renal Failure or Elevation in Serum Creatinine	p. 144
Ectopic Pregnancy	p. 146
Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy	p. 148
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System	p. 151
Ankle Pain	p. 152
Osteomyelitis	p. 154
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 156
Soft Tissue Tumor	p. 158
Rotator Cuff Tear	p. 160
Cervical Spine Injury	p. 164
Knee Injury	p. 166
Knee Dislocation	p. 168
Back Pain	p. 170
Bone Tumors	p. 174
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System	p. 177
Back Pain	p. 178
Screening for Coronary Artery Disease	p. 180
Persistent Heart Failure following Myocardial Infarction	p. 182
Episodic Chest Pain	p. 186
Sudden Cardiac Death	p. 188
Severe Hypertension	p. 190
Asymptomatic Patient following Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	p. 194
Claudication	p. 198
Leg Swelling	p. 202
Dialysis Access	p. 206
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	p. 208
Imaging of Pediatric Patients	p. 211
Midgut Volvulus	p. 212
Croup	p. 216
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis	p. 220
Intussusception	p. 224
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis	p. 228
Neuroblastoma	p. 232
Pyloric Stenosis	p. 236
Posterior Urethral Valves	p. 238
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation	p. 242
Ewing Sarcoma	p. 246
A Primer on the Use of Nuclear Medicine Tests	p. 249
PET Overview	p. 250
Brain Death	p. 254
Cholecystitis	p. 256
Gastric Emptying	p. 258
Thyroid Nodule	p. 260
Osteomyelitis	p. 262
Brain Lymphoma	p. 264
Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) Bleed	p. 266
Renal Obstruction	p. 268
Thyroid Disease	p. 270
Index	p. 273
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