Pearls and Pitfalls in Abdominal Imaging
Pseudotumors, Variants and Other Difficult Diagnoses

Presents over 100 conditions in the abdomen and pelvis which can commonly cause confusion and mismanagement in daily radiological practice.

Fergus V. Coakley (Author)

9780521513777, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 14 October 2010

376 pages, 714 b/w illus. 28 colour illus.
28.2 x 22.5 x 2.1 cm, 1.53 kg

Research consistently suggests that 1.0 to 2.6% of radiology reports contain serious errors, many of which are avoidable, and it is clear that all radiologists can struggle with the basic questions as to whether a study is normal or abnormal. Pearls and Pitfalls in Abdominal Imaging presents over 100 conditions in the abdomen and pelvis which can commonly cause confusion and mismanagement in daily radiological practice, providing a focused textbook that can be readily used to avoid wrong diagnoses and prevent incorrect management or even malpractice litigation. It includes 700 figures and covers all the major modalities including CT, PET/CT and MRI. The pearls and pitfalls include artifacts, anatomic variants, mimics, and a miscellany of diagnoses that are under-recognized or only recently described. Conditions are presented in anatomic order from diaphragm to the symphysis pubis, with grouping by location and organ system.

Preface
Diaphragm and adjacent structures
Liver
Biliary system
Spleen
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Kidneys
Retroperitoneum
Gastro-intestinal tract
Peritoneal cavity
Ovaries
Uterus and vagina
Bladder
Pelvic soft tissues
Groin
Bones
Index.

Subject Areas: Radiology [MMPH], Nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR / MRI MMPG], Ultrasonics [MMPF], Medical imaging [MMP], Gastroenterology [MJH]