Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 8th Edition

• Radiographer Notes provide helpful suggestions for producing optimal radiographs of each organ system, and include information on positioning and exposure factor adjustments for patients with specific conditions or handling requirements.
• Hundreds of high-quality illustrations cover all modalities, clearly demonstrating the clinical manifestations of different disease processes and providing a standard for the high-quality images needed in radiography practice.
• Discussion of widely used imaging modalities includes the advantages and limitations of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), and fusion imaging.
• Summary tables list the location and radiographic appearance of each disease as well as its treatment.
• Recommended imaging procedures are provided for each pathologic condition, along with the sequence for choosing and performing alternative imaging studies if necessary.
• Review questions help you assess your comprehension of the material in each chapter, with an answer key at the back of the book.
• Thorough explanations provide an understanding of the pathologies that can be diagnosed with medical imaging.
• Systems-based approach makes it easy to locate information and study one area at a time, helping you build an understanding of pathology.

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
Appendix A: Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots
Appendix B: Laboratory Tests
Glossary