BookWilfred C.G. Peh, editor.
Summary: The practice of diagnostic radiology has become increasingly complex, with the use of numerous imaging modalities and division into many subspecialty areas. It is becoming ever more difficult for subspecialist radiologists, general radiologists, and residents to keep up with the advances that are occurring year on year, and this is particularly true for less familiar topics. Failure to appreciate imaging pitfalls often leads to diagnostic error and misinterpretation, and potential medicolegal problems. Diagnostic errors may be due to various factors such as inadequate imaging technique, imaging artifacts, failure to recognize normal structures or variants, lack of correlation with clinical and other imaging findings, and poor training or inexperience. Many, if not most, of these factors are potentially recognizable, preventable, or correctable. This textbook, written by experts from reputable centers across the world, systematically and comprehensively highlights the pitfalls that may occur in diagnostic radiology. Both pitfalls specific to different modalities and techniques and those specific to particular organ systems are described with the help of numerous high-quality illustrations. Recognition of these pitfalls is crucial in helping the practicing radiologist to achieve a more accurate diagnosis.
Contents:
Part1: Imaging modality and technique pitfalls
Radiography and fluoroscopic and contrast-based techniques
Ultrasonography
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Nuclear medicine imaging including SPECT-CT and PET
Interventional radiology techniques
Bone mineral density and quantitative imaging
Radiation dose management
Approach to characterizing radiological errors
Part 2: System-based imaging pitfalls
Musculoskeletal system
Spine
Brain
Head and neck
Chest including lungs
Cardiac and vascular system
Abdomen- solid organs
Gastrointestinal system
Genitourinary system
Reproductive system- female
Obstetrics
Breast
Pediatrics. .