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Computed tomography of CNS disease: A teaching file
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abnormal, or nonvisualized. Space is also provided for lengthy remarks as desired. In reviewing pathological conditions. these checklists have proven to cover over 85”,, of all phases of all pathological changes associated with each condition. In other words, if the student can complete the checklist. he will not miss any major pathology and is frequently led to the correct diagnosis. Computed Tomography of CNS Disease: A Teaching File, DOUGLAS H. YOCK JR. Year Book, Chicago. IL (1985). A broad collection of cases has been carefully arranged. with each page featuring a pair of related scans. The four scans on facing pages often form a group of images developing a common subject or comparing different lesions. The “teaching file” format has been used to combine most effectively the text with the illustrations. A range of CT findings is demonstrated within each pathologic category. “Classic” patterns are followed by examples with atypical features. The potential resemblance of diverse lesions has also been emphasized, with many such comparisons highlighted throughout the book as “Differential Diagnoses”. The distribution of cases reflects the mixture of lesions encountered in an average practice. A comprehensive atlas was not intended. For example, anatomical variants are included only if they mimic pathology, and ENT disease is largely omitted. The chapters on orbital and spinal lesions are thorough introductions rather than comprehensive summaries. The text focuses on CT interpretation. Comments on clinical presentation. patho-physiology. and therapy are limited, and case histories are intentionally brief. Repetition has been minimized in favor of extensive cross references and a complete index. In summary, the book has been organized and edited to provide a concise overview of CT interpretation in CNS disease. Computed Tomography Chicago, IL (1985).
of the Head, Neck and Spine, Edited
by RICHARD E. LATCHAW. Year Book,
This book is dedicated to both a description of diseases of the head. neck and spine and an exposition of the diversity of functions of the CT scanner. While an attempt has been made to discuss most of the disease states of the head. neck. and spine that are applicable to CT scanning, no attempt has been made to be rigorous in describing all pathologic entities. The goals of the book follow: (I) to describe logical approaches to the diagnosis of lesions of the head. neck and spine by CT scanning; (2) to correlate anatomy, pathology. physiology and therapy; (3) to ask the questions “how” and “why” lesions are seen as they are on the CT scan; (4) to grapple with controversial aspects of CT scan diagnosis in the head, neck. and spine; (5) to discuss future trends and new techniques using the CT scanner.
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abnormal, or nonvisualized. Space is also provided for lengthy remarks as desired. In reviewing pathological conditions. these checklists have proven to cover over 85”,, of all phases of all pathological changes associated with each condition. In other words, if the student can complete the checklist. he will not miss any major pathology and is frequently led to the correct diagnosis. Computed Tomography of CNS Disease: A Teaching File, DOUGLAS H. YOCK JR. Year Book, Chicago. IL (1985). A broad collection of cases has been carefully arranged. with each page featuring a pair of related scans. The four scans on facing pages often form a group of images developing a common subject or comparing different lesions. The “teaching file” format has been used to combine most effectively the text with the illustrations. A range of CT findings is demonstrated within each pathologic category. “Classic” patterns are followed by examples with atypical features. The potential resemblance of diverse lesions has also been emphasized, with many such comparisons highlighted throughout the book as “Differential Diagnoses”. The distribution of cases reflects the mixture of lesions encountered in an average practice. A comprehensive atlas was not intended. For example, anatomical variants are included only if they mimic pathology, and ENT disease is largely omitted. The chapters on orbital and spinal lesions are thorough introductions rather than comprehensive summaries. The text focuses on CT interpretation. Comments on clinical presentation. patho-physiology. and therapy are limited, and case histories are intentionally brief. Repetition has been minimized in favor of extensive cross references and a complete index. In summary, the book has been organized and edited to provide a concise overview of CT interpretation in CNS disease. Computed Tomography Chicago, IL (1985).
of the Head, Neck and Spine, Edited
by RICHARD E. LATCHAW. Year Book,
This book is dedicated to both a description of diseases of the head. neck and spine and an exposition of the diversity of functions of the CT scanner. While an attempt has been made to discuss most of the disease states of the head. neck. and spine that are applicable to CT scanning, no attempt has been made to be rigorous in describing all pathologic entities. The goals of the book follow: (I) to describe logical approaches to the diagnosis of lesions of the head. neck and spine by CT scanning; (2) to correlate anatomy, pathology. physiology and therapy; (3) to ask the questions “how” and “why” lesions are seen as they are on the CT scan; (4) to grapple with controversial aspects of CT scan diagnosis in the head, neck. and spine; (5) to discuss future trends and new techniques using the CT scanner.