Reflecting recent major advances in the field, Müller's Imaging of the
Chest, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Christopher M. Walker and Jonathan H.
Chung, remains your go-to reference for all aspects of chest
radiology, including the latest diagnostic modalities and
interventional techniques. This exhaustive resource begins with a review
of normal anatomy, progressing to expert coverage based first on how
patients present in clinical practice, then on diagnosis or diagnostic
category. This practical, easy-to-use format helps you effectively
select and interpret the best imaging studies for the everyday
challenges you face in thoracic imaging.
- Provides extensive new information on lung cancer screening,
detailing the technique required to perform a lung cancer screening CT
as well as how to interpret these examinations using ACR Lung-RADS.
- Contains four all-new chapters: Idiopathic pleuroparenchymal
fibroelastosis, Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features,
Non-infectious complications of lung and stem cell transplantation,
and Leukemia.
- Updates you on recent advances regarding interstitial lung disease
diagnosis, diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell
hyperplasia (DIPNECH), interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features
(IPAF), pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, and much more.
- Explains the recent CT classification in usual interstitial
pneumonia/idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (UIP/IPF) diagnosis and what
features are required to correctly categorize a CT into one of four
specific patterns.
- Covers current topics such as bacterial, viral, fungal, and
parasitic infections, and new staging and histologic classifications
for various lung neoplasms including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
- Features more than 3,100 superior, large digital-quality images
(many in full color) depicting all of the chest imaging findings
you're likely to see, and helping you distinguish between conditions
with similar manifestations.
- Provides boxes highlighting key points to assist you with report
writing, as well as suggestions for treatment and future imaging
studies.
- Features a full-color design throughout, color-coded tables,
classic signs boxes, and bulleted lists that highlight key concepts
and get you to the information you need quickly.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook
allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the
book on a variety of devices.
