Choosing the Correct Radiologic Test: Case-Based Teaching Files

This book provides guidelines for appropriate ordering of imaging exams, with over 460 clinical case scenarios and 500 radiologic images. It is organized into subspecialty modules and includes a brief solution to each case. The second edition incorporates new content and revisions to remain consistent with the updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria.

Format: Hardback
Length: 947 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book is designed to provide practicing physicians and trainees with a valuable and engaging learning experience, enabling them to acquire essential guidelines for the appropriate ordering of imaging exams. The new edition boasts an extensive collection of over 460 clinical case scenarios, meticulously organized into specialized modules covering a wide range of subspecialties, including breast, cardiac, thoracic, gastrointestinal, urologic, women's, pediatric, vascular, musculoskeletal, and neurologic imaging. Each scenario is presented as a quiz, challenging the reader to choose the most suitable imaging option from a variety of modalities. Furthermore, a concise solution to each case is provided, reinforcing the learning process. To enhance understanding, over 500 radiologic images are included, each meticulously associated with a corresponding clinical case, showcasing the diagnostic capabilities of the imaging exam.

Incorporating the latest updates and revisions to align with the revised American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria since its original publication in 2012, this second edition serves as an invaluable tool for self-study and quantitative evaluation of students' knowledge. It offers a practical approach to understanding the appropriate use of imaging exams in clinical practice, making it an essential resource for both practitioners and trainees alike.

Weight: 1598g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030651848
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2021