Every page crafted by a collaborative team of pediatricians and pediatric radiologists, this unique title by Drs. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr. and Selena Hariharan is a practical, superbly illustrated reference
designed specifically for today’s pediatrician
. An ideal roadmap to the fast-changing landscape of diagnostic imaging tests,
Imaging in Pediatrics
not only
guides you through the radiologic work-up
of common pediatric disorders, but also
translates the appearance and language of the work-up results
for more effective communication between the pediatrician and the radiologist, resulting in enhanced understanding and better patient care.
Uses
easy-to-read, bulleted text
to highlight the most important facts about each disorder and its associated etiology, imaging work-up, clinical manifestations, and therapy.
Covers
248 diagnoses likely seen in practice
, logically organized by anatomic region.
Helps you
determine which studies to order
and
demonstrates and explains typical findings
in accessible language.
Provides expanded coverage of
key topics
, including the imaging work-up of appendicitis that relies on ultrasound and MR over CT; new guidelines on vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infections; up-to-date recommendations on imaging in nonaccidental trauma, foreign body removal, and obesity-related diseases; revised nomenclature on pediatric lung diseases, vascular malformations, and neoplasms; and guidance on limiting the use of ionizing radiation in evaluating pediatric diseases.
Includes an
imaging glossary
,
introductory prose chapters
with general guidelines on imaging specific organ systems, and
numerous illustrations
depicting complex anatomic and pathologic relationships of individual entities.
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