Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology / Edition 6

by Ronald L. Eisenberg MD, JD, FACR, Nancy M. Johnson MEd, RT(R)(CV)(CT)(QM), FASRT

Overview

Gain the essential pathology understanding you need to produce quality radiographic images! Covering the disease processes most frequently diagnosed with medical imaging, Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 6th Edition is the perfect pathology resource for acquiring a better understanding of the clinical manifestation of different disease processes, their radiographic appearances, and their treatments. This full-color reference begins with a general overview of physiology, then covers disorders and injuries by body system. The new edition also includes the latest information on CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine — including updated radiographer notes, images, and review questions.

• Thorough explanations and comprehensive coverage aid readers’ understanding of disease processes and their radiographic appearance.
• Numerous high-quality illustrations covering all modalities clearly demonstrate the clinical manifestations of different disease processes and provide readers with a standard for the high-quality images needed in radiography practice.
• Discussion of specialized imaging explains how supplemental modalities, such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET) are sometimes needed to diagnose various pathologies.
• Treatment coverage provides readers with brief explanations of the most likely treatments and the prognosis for each pathology.
• Systems-based approach organizes the pathology of various body systems in separate chapters — each chapter provides an initial discussion of general physiology and then explains various pathologic conditions and their radiographic appearance and treatment.
• Summary Findings tables are a great quick reference guide for practitioners.
• Consistent organization aids readers in searching for information.
• Study aids include an outline, key terms, objectives, and review questions for every chapter.
• Useful appendices include an extensive glossary; a list of major prefixes, roots, and suffixes with definitions and examples; and a table of diagnostic implications of abnormal lab values.

• NEW! Updated images in all modalities keep readers abreast on the latest advances needed for clinical success.
• NEW! Updated chapter review questions have been added to the end of every chapter.
• NEW! Additional review questions on Evolve companion site provide students with extra resources to prepare for certification.
• NEW! Updated radiographer notes incorporate current digital imaging information for both computed radiography and direct digital capture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323353243
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/14/2015
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

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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

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The pathology understanding you need to produce quality radiographic images

Editorial Reviews

4 Stars! from Doody

This book provides an introduction to the basicprinciples of pathology and basic radiographic pathology. The firstedition was published in 1990. The purpose is to introduce studentradiographers to the basic principles of pathology and the radiographicappearance of specific disease processes. It also provides a textbookfor the required course for student radiographers. The authors haveprovided the radiologic technology academic community with a greatlyneeded resource. This book is intended for student radiographers;however, experienced radiographers could enhance their understanding ofdisease processes too. The authors are recognized authorities withinthe radiologic technology community. Overall, the radiographs aregood; however, in the new edition, some appear slightly darker. Theinclusion of outdated exams (i.e., bronchograms) and really unusualpathology might not be needed in a basic textbook. The layout of thebook is excellent, covering the pathology by going through eachanatomical system. The addition of answers to the chapter questions wasappreciated by my students. This is the only textbook is availablefor a radiographic pathology course, designed for studentradiographers. The authors have done an excellent job in providing acomprehensive overview of a very complex subject. The use of thistextbook in a radiographic pathology course will greatly enhance thestudents' understanding.

Susan Lura Sanson

Reviewer: Susan Lura Sanson, MEd, RT (R)(QM)(Concordia University of Wisconsin)
Description: This book provides an introduction to the basic principles of pathology and basic radiographic pathology. The first edition was published in 1990.
Purpose: The purpose is to introduce student radiographers to the basic principles of pathology and the radiographic appearance of specific disease processes. It also provides a textbook for the required course for student radiographers. The authors have provided the radiologic technology academic community with a greatly needed resource.
Audience: This book is intended for student radiographers; however, experienced radiographers could enhance their understanding of disease processes too. The authors are recognized authorities within the radiologic technology community.
Features: Overall, the radiographs are good; however, in the new edition, some appear slightly darker. The inclusion of outdated exams (i.e., bronchograms) and really unusual pathology might not be needed in a basic textbook. The layout of the book is excellent, covering the pathology by going through each anatomical system. The addition of answers to the chapter questions was appreciated by my students.
Assessment: This is the only textbook is available for a radiographic pathology course, designed for student radiographers. The authors have done an excellent job in providing a comprehensive overview of a very complex subject. The use of this textbook in a radiographic pathology course will greatly enhance the students' understanding.

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