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Differential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography, 2nd Edition
By: Francis A. Burgener, Christopher Herzog, Steven P. Meyers, and Wolfgang Zaunbauer
Pages: 853 Hard Cover 2,146 Illustrations
ISBN: 978-3-13-1025425
Thieme 2012

The practicing radiologist and trainee alike have an enormous selection of medical imaging titles available to them. Radiology has arguably the most prolific area of medical literature, and rightly so, given the variety of techniques and importance to the everyday practice of medicine. Among those titles focused on Computed Tomography (CT), the first edition of Differential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography was clearly one of the best and found widespread use shortly after its publication. This second edition retains many of the more useful components of the original, while at the same time evolving with the times by exploring new technologies and novel diagnostic applications for CT.

Each section of the book is organized into sections based on body regions. Each chapter within the sections are developed mainly in table format which lend themselves readily to quick at-a-glance reference regarding diagnostic features and a comment section which further expands on each disease or lesion finding. This table organization feature, which compresses quite a bit of information into a small area, is certainly one of the more endearing qualities of a text which is to be used in a busy radiology department. In addition to the table of information for each chapter are high quality images that are representative of typical cases of each disease/lesion rather than excellent images of extremely rare or unusual findings.

Some readers, particularly those in earlier stages of their radiology careers and training may require or be looking for more textual explanations of particular findings. Others may be more drawn to texts with narrower focuses on particular body regions in order to get a greater number and variety of images from that region. However, as a reference work in one volume for the practicing radiologist with a high CT volume, there are few works in its class.

The expansion of the editorial team and continued commitment to providing the radiology community with an excellent CT reference has ensured the place of Differential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography 2^nd Edition in the development of another generation of radiologists. Highly recommended.

Ratings (1-4 , 4 being the highest):

Organization of information: 4

Usefulness of book: 4

Suitable for intended audience: 4

Author’s objectives met: 4

Significant number of illustrations: 4

Quality of illustrations: 4

Description from the publisher:

Differential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography, 2nd edition, is an invaluable reference aid in the evaluation of CT images to help confidently gain a general diagnostic impression and a reasonable differential diagnosis. In contrast to disease-oriented radiology texts, this book is organized by CT findings, enabling the reader to quickly match the appropriate differential diagnosis to CT results.

Special features of the second edition:

Continuation of the successful Burgener concept: Comprehensive tables describe the imaging patterns of the various diseases that may present on CT, along with other characteristically associated imaging findings and pertinent physiopathologic, pathologic, and clinical data
Over 2,000 detailed, high-quality images demonstrating a wide range of common and uncommon CT findings
Chapters organized according to anatomic regions, from the brain to the pelvis and the musculoskeletal system, with new chapters on meningeal and calvarian lesions and on trauma
Updated and revised sections reflecting the latest advances in CT technology and indications, including accurate staging of intra-articular and spinal fractures and evaluation of vascular diseases.
Extensive index systematically cross-references diseases and CT findings for optimal access to information

Recognizing the central role that CT plays in the field of modern medical imaging, this book is essential for physicians who want to strangthen their diagnostic acumen and CT interpretation skills: radiologists in practice, residents preparing for board exams, and any other physician charged with understanding and interpreting CT images.

Table of Contents:

Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Tables

I. Intracranial Lesions

Brain and Extra-axial Lesions
Ventricles and Cisterns
Lesions Involving the Meninges and Skull
Vascular Lesions

II. Head and Neck

Skull Base and Temporal Bone
Orbit and Globe
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
Suprahyoid Neck
Infrahyoid Neck

III. Spine

Computed Tomography of Spinal Abnormalities

IV. Musculoskeletal System

Soft Tissue Disease
Joint Disease
Generalized Bone Disease
Localized Bone Disease
Trauma and Fractures

V. Thorax

Lungs
Pleura, Chest Wall, and Diaghragm
Heart and Mediastinum

VI. Abdomen and Pelvis

Liver
Biliary System
Spleen
Pancreas
Abdominal Wall
Gastrointestinal Tract
Peritoneum and Mesentery
Retroperitoneum
Kidneys
Adrenal Glands
Pelvis

References

Index.