Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging
Variants and Other Difficult Diagnoses

Presents over 90 musculoskeletal conditions which can commonly cause confusion and mismanagement in daily radiological practice.

D. Lee Bennett (Edited by), Georges Y. El-Khoury (Edited by)

9780521196321, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 23 May 2013

268 pages, 425 b/w illus. 4 colour illus.
28.2 x 22.3 x 1.9 cm, 1.21 kg

When a radiological image includes unfamiliar features, how do you decide whether it is normal variation or pathological abnormality? If you decide an abnormality is present, can you make a diagnosis from the image alone? Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging differentiates less common findings or normal variant mimickers from the more common similar appearing diseases, helping you make a quick and accurate diagnosis. Musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder, upper extremity, pelvis, and lower extremity are described in over 90 cases, highly illustrated with over 300 radiographic, CT, MRI and ultrasound images. Each case follows a standard format: imaging description, importance, typical clinical scenario, differential diagnosis and teaching point, enabling you to locate key information quickly. Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging will help you spot artifacts, mimics and other unusual conditions, enabling you to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent mismanagement. An essential diagnostic tool for radiologists at every level.

Part I. Shoulder Joong Ahn
Part II. Arm Ken Ohashi
Part III. Elbow D. Lee Bennett
Part IV. Forearm D. Lee Bennett
Part V. Wrist Joong Ahn
Part VI. Hand D. Lee Bennett
Part VII. Hip/Pelvis D. Lee Bennett
Part VIII. Thigh D. Lee Bennett
Part IX. Leg Ken Ohashi
Part X. Ankle Ken Ohashi
Part XI. Foot D. Lee Bennett
Part XII. Tumors/Miscellaneous Georges Y. El-Khoury.

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