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Imaging of Pulmonary Infections

Publication Year:
2006
Edition:
1st
Author:
Müller, Nestor L., MD, PhD, FRCPC; Franquet, Tomás, MD, PhD; Kyung Soo Lee MD; Editor C. Isabela S. Silva MD, PhD
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-0-78-177232-7
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
94
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Presents a practical approach to the differential diagnosis of pulmonary infections based on their radiographic and CT appearances.

The authors discuss the value and limitations of chest radiography, the indications for CT, the optimal CT techniques, and the role of intravenous contrast. Chapters describe and illustrate the characteristic imaging manifestations of common community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonias and various infections seen in immunocompromised patients.
  • A practical approach to the differential diagnosis of pulmonary infections based on their radiographic and CT appearances
  • Discusses the value and limitations of chest radiography, the indications for CT, the optimal CT techniques, and the role of intravenous contrast
  • Describes and illustrates the characteristic imaging manifestations of common community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonias and various infections seen in immunocompromised patients
  • Contains over 400 images
  • Includes many tables that summarize the characteristic manifestations of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral infections
  • Over 50 full-color illustrations show histopathologic or microbiologic features that correlate with imaging findings
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Müller, Nestor L., MD, PhD, FRCPC; Franquet, Tomás, MD, PhD; Kyung Soo Lee MD; Editor C. Isabela S. Silva MD, PhD
ISBN:
978-0-78-177232-7
Specialty:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
192
Publication Year:
2006
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
94

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