Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck

Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck, fourth edition, is a comprehensive resource for neuroradiologists, general radiologists, and trainees, providing up-to-date information on disease identification, imaging techniques, and tumor staging. It features over 2,800 illustrations, new chapters, and updates from cover to cover, including changes to HPV-related/p16(+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, metastatic disease imaging recommendations, protocols, and treatments, and the latest knowledge on the genetics of various congenital conditions and syndromes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1350 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck, fourth edition, is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for neuroradiologists, general radiologists, and trainees alike, who require an easily accessible and highly visual reference on today's head and neck imaging. Authored by Dr. Philip R. Chapman and a team of esteemed experts, this edition offers up-to-date information on recent advances in disease identification, imaging techniques, and tumor staging, empowering practitioners to make informed decisions at the point of care.

The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it an effective learning tool and a convenient reference for daily practice. Serving as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on head and neck imaging, this edition includes a wealth of new material and content updates throughout. With over 2,800 illustrations, including radiologic images, full-color illustrations, clinical and gross pathology photographs, and histology photographs, as well as an additional 2,200 digital images online, readers have access to a vast array of visual aids to enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

Numerous new chapters and updates have been added to this edition, reflecting the latest developments in the field. These include changes to the staging of HPV-related/p16(+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, new metastatic disease imaging recommendations, protocols, and treatments, and the latest knowledge on the genetics of various congenital conditions and syndromes. The book also reflects new Lugano and WHO classifications for staging lymphomas, updates in the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, eighth edition, and updates from the 2018 ISSVA Classification regarding the avoidance of outdated and inappropriate terminology and nomenclature that can lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatments.

To facilitate quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care, the book employs bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters. This format ensures that readers can quickly grasp the key points and apply them to their practice. Additionally, the enhanced eBook version of this text offers additional features such as interactive images, multimedia content, and links to relevant websites, further enhancing the learning experience.

In conclusion, Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck, fourth edition, is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in head and neck imaging. With its comprehensive coverage, up-to-date information, and user-friendly format, this book empowers practitioners to deliver the best possible care to their patients. Whether you are a novice or an experienced practitioner, this edition is a must-have for your library.

Weight: 4014g
Dimension: 230 x 291 x 59 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323796507
Edition number: 4 ed