The Radiology Survival Guide

The aim of this book is systematically to review examples of the radiological appearances of commonly encountered pathologies. It is designed to be used not only as a reference text but also as a 'self-test' book. The Radiology Survival Guide is written primarily to be of interest to medical students, F1 and F2 year postgraduate doctors (formerly the house officer and senior house officer years of training). However, due to the depth of information given, it is also anticipated to be of use in the preparation for postgraduate examinations including MRCP and MRCS. In essence, this text should prove invaluable for the medical student prior to the sitting of final examinations, and provides 'all you need to know' for the day-to-day work of the junior doctor. The Radiology Survival Guide is divided into seven sections: 1. the chest radiograph 2. the abdominal radiograph 3. musculoskeletal radiology 4. intravenous urography and imaging of the urinary tract. 5. ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging 6. computed tomography of the brain 7. interventional radiology Each section begins with an introduction to the basics of radiological interpretation, and includes 'key points' which act as a part summary. This is followed by a series of cases within each section that provide a pictorial summary of the commonly encountered pathologies. Each case begins with a radiograph and radiological 'report', and this is then followed by relevant background material. This book is written in an easy to understand style, and clinical information is also given where relevant.