High-Resolution Ct of the Lung

by Webb, W. Richard; Muller, Nestor L.; Naidich, David P.

• ISBN13: 9780781702171
• ISBN10: 0781702178
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-01-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

The thoroughly revised Third Edition of this widely acclaimed volume explains how to use the newest high-resolution CT technology to diagnose lung disease. Still the only text on the topic, this compact, affordable reference is written by the foremost experts in the field and provides cutting-edge technical and clinical information. This edition reviews new findings on expiratory scans and recent changes in the classification of interstitial pneumonia. Coverage includes descriptions of many additional disease entities, as well as new diagnostic algorithms. The extensively revised art program features more than 400 illustrations. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface to the First Edition
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Technical Aspects of HRCT	p. 1
Normal Lung Anatomy	p. 23
HRCT Findings of Lung Disease	p. 41
Diseases Characterized Primarily by Linear and Reticular Opacities	p. 109
Diseases Characterized Primarily by Nodular or Reticulonodular Opacities	p. 149
Diseases Characterized Primarily by Parenchymal Opacification	p. 193
Diseases Characterized Primarily by Decreased Lung Opacity, Including Cystic Abnormalities, Emphysema, and Bronchiectasis	p. 227
Clinical Utility of HRCT and Indications for Its Use	p. 271
An Illustrated Glossary of HRCT Terms	p. 295
Subject Index	p. 313
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