Description:
This new edition of a respected classic is the most comprehensive and up-to-date compendium of radiographic measurements, covering the full scope of diagnostic radiology CT, ultrasound, plain film, nuclear medicine, and MRI*as applied to all organ systems. The chapters on all other organ systems have been completely updated to include newer measurements using the latest modalities. A new organization reflects the ACR coding system.
Outstanding illustrations illuminate difficult concepts and enhance learningIncorporates measurements most useful to clinical practice
Provides practical, useful and authoritative information as the standard reference of radiologic measurement for practitioners and researchers
Contains the latest information in the field, and new, increased coverage of key topics, more than doubling the contents from the previous edition.New sections dealing with quantitative methods for diagnosis and prediction, including ultrasound of the pylorus for hypertrophic stenosis, Doppler ultrasound of native renal arteries for stenosis, and detection of hepatic iron overload from magnetic resonance.
Newly added semi-quantitative methods include a scoring system for ovarian masses, grading of avascular necrosis of the hip, and Bayesian analysis for predicting malignancy in pulmonary nodules. Incorporates the American College of Radiology coding system, making the book easy to use.
More than 790 new tables, graphs, drawings and radiographic illustrations.
Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-612-6