Head and Neck Imaging (2 Vol set ) - Hardcover

Som MD, Peter M.; Curtin MD, Hugh D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323009425 ISBN 13: 9780323009423

Publisher: Mosby, 2002

Synopsis

Meticulously updated, extensively expanded and reorganized, this 2-volume text is the field's definitive reference on the interpretation of images of the head and neck. An international cast of 'who's who' in the field discuss all modalities with an emphasis on CT scans and MRIs as well as plain film, providing encyclopedic and detailed coverage.

• An international perspective from global authorities in the field.
• Organized by anatomic region for easy access to information.
• 40 color-plates depict pathology and anatomy.

• 7 brand-new chapters: Neural Tumor Spread · The Trachea · Swallowing Evaluation · Ultrasound of Nodal and Non-Nodal Neck Masses · Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions · The Genetics of Tumor Development and Metastasis · and New Imaging Techniques.
• Coverage of the hottest topics in the field, including dental anatomy and pathology · trachea anatomy and pathology · genetics of tumor development and metastasis · MR spectroscopy and PET in the head and neck · pharyngeal and masticator space lesions · thyroid and parathyroid glands · and neural tumor spread.
• The latest head and neck imaging modalities and techniques, including state-of-the-art MR imaging and CT scans.
• Expanded anatomic atlases of the sinus and temporal bones.
• A fresh new design subdividing coverage into shorter chapters, along with outlines and summary boxes to make content more accessible.
• More than 40% new images and illustrations, over 4500 in all, with 40 in full color.
• More in-depth coverage of pathology, embryology, and anatomy.

About this title

Review:

"Peerless...no other text is of the scope and depth of this authoritative work." AJR; "Comprehensive masterpiece, making it a must for the head and neck radiologist to own." Radiology

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0323009425
• ISBN 13: 9780323009423
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1950