Primer of Diagnostic Imaging with CD-ROM by Ralph Weissleder, Stephen E. Jones, Jack Wittenberg, Mukesh G. Harisinghani, Jay W. Patti

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The 4th Edition of this text - popularly known as the "purple book" - returns with a comprehensive, up-to-date look at diagnostic imaging, presenting essential facts in an easy-to-read, bulleted format. More than 1,800 images highlight key diagnostic details and encompass the full range of modalities and specialties. A differential diagnosis section is found at the end of each chapter, and a differential index facilitates rapid reference. The 4th Edition includes coverage of new technologies, emphasizes clinical technical advances in CT and MRI, and examines the emergence of PET. A CD-ROM - new to this edition - features animations that depict the spatial and temporal complexities of MRI.

• Highlights key diagnostic details for all body systems and encompasses the full range of radiologic modalities and specialties with more than 1,800 images - all in one convenient source.
• Presents key information in an easy-to-read, bulleted format for quick reference.
• Describes important signs, anatomic landmarks, and common radiopathologic alterations.
• Provides extra space for note taking.
• Includes mnemonics and descriptive terminology to enhance recall of key facts, techniques, and images.

• Examines new technologies, including hybrid PET technology and new applications of MRI.
• Covers new techniques in interventional radiology and digital mammography.
• Emphasizes subspecialty clinical technical advances in CT and MR - along with their updated protocols - as well as the emergence of PET.
• Discusses current trends and changes in disease classification and their impact on the interpretation of radiological findings.
• Features the contributions of new editor John W. Chen, who shares his knowledge in MR and neuroradiology.
• Includes a CD-ROM featuring animations that depict the spatial and temporal complexities of MRI.

Product Details

• ISBN: 0323040683
  
• ISBN-13: 9780323040686
• Format: Textbook Paperback, 1152pp
• Publisher: Mosby, Incorporated
• Pub. Date: November 2006
• Edition Description: REV
• Edition Number: 4
• Sales Rank: 33,276

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