Computed Tomography of the Lung: A Pattern Approach

Concise, didactic approach

Teaches a reliable method for interpretation of CT of the lungs

Explains how different diseases present on CT and the reasons for these presentations

Includes many diagnostic algorithms

Updated since the first edition, with many new figures and case studies

Description:

Computed Tomography of the Lung: A Pattern Approach aims to enable the reader to recognize and understand the CT signs of lung diseases and diseases with pulmonary involvement as a sound basis for diagnosis. After an introductory chapter, basic anatomy and its relevance to the interpretation of CT appearances is discussed. Advice is then provided on how to approach a CT scan of the lungs, and the different distribution and appearance patterns of disease are described. Subsequent chapters focus on the nature of these patterns, identify which diseases give rise to them, and explain how to differentiate between the diseases. The concluding chapter presents a large number of typical and less typical cases that will help the reader to practice application of the knowledge gained from the earlier chapters. Since the first edition, the book has been adapted and updated, with the inclusion of many new figures and case studies.

Table of contents:

Introduction

Pages 1-2

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Basic Anatomy and CT of the Normal Lung

Pages 3-19

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How to Approach CT of the Lung?

Pages 21-32

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Increased Lung Attenuation

Pages 33-53

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Decreased Lung Attenuation

Pages 55-80

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Nodular Pattern

Pages 81-101

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Linear Pattern

Pages 103-124

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Combined Patterns

Pages 125-136

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Case Study

Pages 137-221

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