Pediatric Imaging: Rapid-Fire Questions and Answers

by Frank Quattromani (Editor)

Overview

From airway diseases to vascular anomalies, this book provides a comprehensive overview of common and rare problems in all areas of pediatric radiology. For each disease process, the book tests your knowledge of etiology, embryology, genetics, gender considerations, and imaging findings.

Features:

• 3,430 questions and answers presented in a rapid-fire, "test yourself" two-column format
• Broad coverage of pediatric pathology from a radiologic and clinical perspective
• Alphabetic organization of subject matter within each chapter to aid rapid location of topics of interest

This Q&A book provides thorough preparation for board examination and recertification exams in radiology, pediatrics, and nursing. Residents will find the book to be an indispensable tool for preparing to handle difficult, rapid-fire questioning by chief residents and attendings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638530619
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	11/28/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	468
File size:	810 KB

Table of Contents

1. Airway/Head and Neck (224 Q&A)
2. Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology (25 Q&A)
3. Pediatric Cardiac Imaging (279 Q&A)
4. Child Abuse (50 Q&A)
5. Chromosomal Abnormalities (26 Q&A)
6. Conscious Sedation (24 Q&A)
7. Contrast Agents and Radiation Protection (48 Q&A)
8. Emergency in Pediatrics (137 Q&A)
9. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Imaging (475 Q&A)
10 Genetic Disorders in Infants and Children (10 Q&A)
11. Pediatric Genitourinary Imaging (161 Q&A)
12. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Imaging (461 Q&A)
13. Pediatric Interventional Radiology (16 Q&A)
14. Metabolic and Vitamin Disorders (56 Q&A)
15. Musculoskeletal Disorders (Osteoradiology (512 Q&A)
16. Neonatology Imaging (235 Q&A)
17. Pediatric Neuroimaging (322 Q&A)
18. Orbits (66 Q&A)
19. Imaging of the Respiratory Tract in Infants and Children (272 Q&A)
20. Vascular Anomalies (30 Q&A)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer:Julie Sossaman, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:Organized in a question and answer format, this book reviews all major aspects of disease related to pediatric imaging.
Purpose:It provides residents a quick means of reviewing topics in pediatric imaging so that they will be more prepared for questions at the view box and for review of pediatric cases. This book meets the author's objectives.
Audience:It is written at the resident and fellow level, particularly for radiologists.
Features:This book uses a question and answer format to review all major topics in pediatric radiology, including those topics likely to be covered on rounds. By placing the questions in one column and answers in a separate column, the authors facilitate quick self review. Additionally, the layout allows readers to efficiently review material, perfect for busy residents.
Assessment:This high quality book will be a useful resource for busy residents as they rotate through pediatric radiology.