Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 5th Edition

Description
Covering the disease processes most frequently diagnosed with medical imaging, Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 5th Edition provides the essential pathology knowledge needed to produce quality radiographic images. It includes a general overview of physiology, and covers disorders and injuries by body system with descriptions of the pathology, its radiographic appearance, and treatment. Now in full color, this reference includes the latest information on CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine, plus the always-popular Radiographer Notes with tips for digital imaging and patient care. Expert authors Ronald L. Eisenberg and Nancy M. Johnson provide complete preparation for the classroom and for clinical practice!


New to this edition
Updated content prepares you for today's practice with the latest on morbidity, mortality, and epidemiology; invasive squamous cell carcinoma; scoliosis; joint replacements; chest tubes and lines; MRSA (antibiotic-resistant staph infection); systemic and highly infectious diseases; more on fusion imaging, CT, MRI, SPECT, PET and correlation with radiography; new CT/MR images for correlation with radiographs; and Radiographer Notes updated with digital imaging information.

NEW full-color illustrations are added, and updated images add realistic detail for MRI, CT, sonography, and fusion PET/CT.


NEW Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiographic Pathology course enhances your understanding with interactive learning including animations, video clips, and narrated slide shows.



Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Pathology

2. Specialized Imaging Techniques

3. Respiratory System

4. Skeletal System

5. Gastrointestinal System

6. Urinary System

7. Cardiovascular System

8. Nervous System Disease

9. Hematopoietic System

10. Endocrine System

11. Reproductive System

12. Miscellaneous Diseases

Answers to Review Questions

Illustration Credits

Appendix A: Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots

Appendix B: Laboratory Tests

Glossary