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Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume by Drs. Dylan V. Miller and Monica P. Revelo is an ideal point-of-care reference for the accurate diagnosis of complex cardiovascular specimens. Concise, focused chapters, supported by tables, diagrams, radiographs, and photographs, provide essential information to keep you up to date with new cardiac devices, the increased use of molecular panels, WHO updates, and much more. Hundreds of images, including photomicrographs, spectacular gross images, electron micrographs, and vivid medical illustrations Separate sections on specimens encountered in the settings of biopsy, surgical resection, and autopsy Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, tables of diagnostic criteria, annotated images, and an extensive index Thoroughly updated content includes new cardiac devices that require pathologic evaluation; increasing volumes of established devices in surgical and autopsy specimens; the increasing use of molecular panels in the evaluation of cardiomyopathy, aortic diseases, sudden cardiac death, and myocarditis; and updates from an international consensus on cardiac tumor reporting (ICCR) A new chapter on TAVR (transcatheter) valves, plus updates to the chapters on prosthetic valves, LVADs, stents (including a description of 2 new methods of preparing sections that can be done in any histology lab), and more A new section, Autopsy Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease, includes 9 chapters from the Diagnostic Pathology: Hospital Autopsy volume Updates from the new edition of the WHO blue book for cardiac tumors Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Every page crafted by a collaborative team of pediatricians and pediatric radiologists, this unique title by Drs. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr. and Selena Hariharan is a practical, superbly illustrated reference designed specifically for today's pediatrician. An ideal roadmap to the fast-changing landscape of diagnostic imaging tests, Imaging in Pediatrics not only guides you through the radiologic work-up of common pediatric disorders, but also translates the appearance and language of the work-up results for more effective communication between the pediatrician and the radiologist, resulting in enhanced understanding and better patient care. Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to highlight the most important facts about each disorder and its associated etiology, imaging work-up, clinical manifestations, and therapy. Covers 248 diagnoses likely seen in practice, logically organized by anatomic region. Helps you determine which studies to order and demonstrates and explains typical findings in accessible language. Provides expanded coverage of key topics, including the imaging work-up of appendicitis that relies on ultrasound and MR over CT; new guidelines on vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infections; up-to-date recommendations on imaging in nonaccidental trauma, foreign body removal, and obesity-related diseases; revised nomenclature on pediatric lung diseases, vascular malformations, and neoplasms; and guidance on limiting the use of ionizing radiation in evaluating pediatric diseases. Includes an imaging glossary, introductory prose chapters with general guidelines on imaging specific organ systems, and numerous illustrations depicting complex anatomic and pathologic relationships of individual entities. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Written by two renowned leaders in neuroradiology and neurology, this unique reference is a high-level imaging resource ideal for today's clinical neurologist or neuroscientist. Using straightforward, jargon-free prose, this book provides an overview of neurological disorders coupled with typical imaging findings - all designed for use at the point of care. You will be expertly guided throughout, from radiologic appearance and the significance of the imaging findings to the next appropriate steps in effective patient care.Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devicesDiscusses radiologic appearances of common neurological diseases, their significance, and the next steps in patient care in a clear manner perfectly suited for neurologists or neuroscientistsProvides high-level information from both a neuroradiologist and a neurologist, making it a balanced and appropriate clinical reference for day-to-day neurology practiceCovers imaging in stroke, infectious disease, brain malformations, tumors, and moreKeeps you up-to-date with unusual emerging neurologic disorders, such as Susac syndrome, West Nile Virus, and IRIS

Reach an accurate, clinically useful differential diagnosis with expert assistance from this unique resource. ExpertDDx: Abdomen and Pelvis presents the most useful differential diagnoses for each region of the abdomen and pelvis, grouped according to anatomic location, generic imaging findings, modality-specific findings, or clinical-based indications. Each differential diagnosis includes several high-quality, succinctly annotated images; a list of diagnostic possibilities sorted as common, less common, and rare but important; and brief, bulleted text offering helpful diagnostic clues. With coverage of 200 of the most common diagnostic challenges in abdominal and pelvic imaging, this reference is a must-have resource for every practicing radiologist and trainee.

Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint offers expert insight into modern imaging of the temporomandibular joint by employing a multifaceted, multispecialty viewpoint of this difficult to understand joint. Image-rich content combines with easy-to-read text, bringing together the clinical perspectives and imaging expertise of today's research specialists.

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume is a visually stunning, easy-to-use reference covering all aspects of head and neck pathology. Outstanding images-including gross and microscopic pathology, a wide range of stains, and detailed medical illustrations-make this an invaluable diagnostic aid for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. This second edition incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice.

Part of the highly regarded Specialty Imaging series, this unique title by Dr. Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson clearly presents the imaging features of all thoracic neoplasms (including those affecting the cardiovascular system) as well as staging of malignancies and patterns of metastatic spread in a single, convenient volume. An easy-to-read bulleted format and state-of-the-art imaging examples guide you step by step through every aspect of the field, including invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This book is an ideal resource for radiologists, pulmonary medicine physicians, thoracic surgeons, thoracic oncologists, and radiation oncologists - anyone who must distinguish lung cancer and thoracic metastases from less common malignant and benign neoplasms.

This volume in the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series provides a clearer understanding of molecular pathology as it relates to the transformation and pathogenesis of cancer. Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology is the first reference to apply a practical and clinical approach to examining how molecular mutations affect common medical diseases. Additionally, it identifies the relevant and appropriate molecular tests to perform for a complete work-up in the era of molecular-targeted therapies. Easy to use and packed with outstanding illustrations, this is an essential resource for all pathologists or clinicians who need to keep up with the ever-evolving field of molecular medicine.

Now in its second edition, Imaging Anatomy: Musculoskeletal is a complete anatomic atlas of the musculoskeletal system, boasting an improved organization with easily accessible information that is standardized for each body region. Brand new chapters, updated anatomical coverage, and highly detailed images combine to make this quick yet in-depth resource ideal for day-to-day reference.

Ideal for trainees and practicing radiologists, Diagnostic Imaging: Gastrointestinal, 3rd Edition provides comprehensive coverage of every important topic in abdominal and gastrointestinal imaging. Featuring an increased number of illustrations, graphics, and multimodality imaging, this updated medical reference book will aid you in recognizing the characteristic and variant appearances of both common and uncommon abdominal disorders. User-friendly bulleted text and a uniform chapter layout allow fast and effortless access to the crucial knowledge you need!

Diagnostic Pathology: Infectious Diseases takes a comprehensive look at infectious diseases, their anatomic manifestations, and how to ensure a complete and accurate sign out at the microscope. A user-friendly chapter landscape and thousands of high-quality images combine to make this medical reference book a key companion for the general surgical pathologist or resident in training.

Specialty Imaging: Pitfalls and Classic Signs of the Abdomen and Pelvis, written by leading experts, Dr. Khaled M. Elsayes, Dr. Akram A. Shaaban, and their team, provides practicing radiologists and radiology residents with the level of knowledge necessary to avoid misinterpretation and help make precise diagnosis in the presence of certain classic pathognomonic features. Unlike other texts on the subject, this book treats diagnosis from a practical point of view. The cases walk you through a radiology expert's analysis of imaging pitfalls and classic signs of the abdomen and pelvis. These cases are presented progressively, with the expert's thought process described in detail. The cases highlight clinical presentation, relevant pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pertinent imaging features of common disease processes. As with all Amirsys references, all of the information is distilled into succinct, bulleted text with thousands of images and illustrations. Coupled with a companion eBook, this volume is an irreplaceable textbook for anyone confronted with the challenges of imaging in the abdominal and pelvic areas.

Meticulously written by board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist, Dr. Dania Tamimi, and a team of sub-specialty experts, Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants is a comprehensive reference ideal for anyone involved with dental implant imaging, including oral and maxillofacial radiologists, oral surgeons, periodontists, technicians, and general dentists. With an easily accessible format and an organization that takes readers from the basics to the post-procedure management of implants, Dental Implants encourages and facilitates more inclusion of and collaboration with oral and maxillofacial radiologists for implant planning. It educates clinicians on how to use imaging tools efficiently and effectively to get the most out of their radiographic imaging data, resulting in overall better treatment outcomes for the patient. As with all Amirsys references, all of the information is distilled into succinct, bulleted text with detailed illustrations and thousands of images. Coupled with a companion eBook, this volume will surely become the standard reference textbook for all involved in implant dentistry.

Ideal for practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training, Diagnostic Pathology: Gynecological is an easy-to-use, comprehensive reference filled with succinct information and thousands of detailed images on topics concerning common and uncommon entities involving the female genital tract. This volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series offers you a practical guide to diagnosing every challenging gynecological biopsy that you encounter in your daily practice.

This book is designed to be the most comprehensive book on splenic pathology to date. It is an easy to use, overview of the lesions, both neoplastic and nonneoplastic, that arise in the spleen. Topics of focus include infectious diseases and lymphoproliferative disorders of the spleen. It analyzes each entity under the categories of definition, etiologies and pathogenesis, clinical presentations, treatment, prognosis, imaging, macroscopic features, microscopic features, cytopathology and ancillary studies, and differential diagnosis. This text would be an ideal tool for surgical pathologists, Hematopathologists, pathology residents, and medical students. It features the classic benefits of all Amirsys[registered] titles, including time-saving bulleted text, Key Facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, and an extensive index. It includes both an extensive antibody index and molecular factors index. Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online version of the print book with fully searchable text.

Diagnostic Pathology: Nonneoplastic Pediatric offers expert guidance on over 270 of the most often encountered nonneoplastic entities in pediatric pathology. Written by expert pathologists, this book encompasses every major organ system and concentrates on reactive, infectious, congenital, and genetic conditions with histopathology. Transplant pathology is also covered. As usual, this book is filled with high quality microscopic images. Each image is carefully annotated to highlight the most diagnostically significant considerations. Concise, bulleted text notes the most significant diagnostic factors. This volume will serve as a valuable go-to resource for pathologists, fellows and residents alike. This book features all the classic benefits of all Amirsys(registered) titles, including time-saving bulleted text, key facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, extensive index, and Amirsys eBook Advantage(trademark), an online version of the print book with larger images and fully searchable text. This book features: the classic benefits of all Amirsys(registered) titles, including time-saving bulleted text, Key Facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, and an extensive index; amirsys eBook Advantage(trademark), an online version of the print book with fully searchable text.

Specialty Imaging: Functional MRI is designed as an accessible primer for teaching functional anatomy and imaging essentials to practicing neuroradiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, and imaging scientists interested in designing, acquiring, and interpreting functional MRI studies for scientific and clinical purposes. The book includes background in related MRI physics, sequence configuration, and image processing strategies needed to establish a functional imaging service. It is an emphasis of the book is an authoritative treatment of functional brain anatomy, including regional cortical anatomy, brain network anatomy, and functional anatomy of core cognitive functions such as language, motor, vision, memory, attention, and social brain function. The book also contains detailed portraits of more than 20 common fMRI paradigms, with instructions for implementation and sample activation maps expected from each paradigm. SI: functional MRI will serve as a resource for physicians interested in establishing a clinical functional brain imaging service, with information on MRI image artifacts, workflow, and billing issues in functional neuroimaging, open source and commercial software platforms for analysis, and numerous sample cases as a guide to image interpretation. Specialty Imaging: Functional MRI is unique in its primary focus on functional brain anatomy, quick reference style for learning functional anatomy, and ability to lead neuroradiologists efficiently through the steps required to set up a clinical functional imaging service. The book would nicely complement the Imaging Anatomy: Brain by covering functional cortical and brain network anatomy and organization. Features: published by Amirsys, a globally recognized medical information publisher. It is heavily illustrated, including tomosynthesis, along with hundreds of annotated images. It is bulleted and succinct text format distills essential information for fast and easy comprehension. It comes with Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online eBook featuring expanded content, additional eBook images, and fully searchable text.

Diagnostic Ophthalmology is a reference textbook that provides vital information about the 280+ most common diagnoses encountered in an ophthalmologic practice. Using the pioneered Amirsys bulleted format, the textbook presents the information you need to know in a clear, concise manner that maximizes efficiency. Each chapter distills trenchant information to the essentials, containing a highlighted key facts box that summarizes the major points of the chapter, plus detailed sections on terminology, etiology/pathogenesis, clinical issues, and management. All of the important differential diagnoses and treatment options follow so the practicing clinical ophthalmologist can find the information in the same place every time. Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is that it contains high-quality color images for every diagnosis, such as slit-lamp exam, fundus photography, ophthalmic diagnostic pictures, pathologic findings, correlative radiographic images, and richly colored graphics, all of which are fully annotated to reinforce the most important diagnostic findings. Ophthalmology is a visual specialty and images are vital. Whether you are learning for the first time or using the book as a rapid reference, this book is a valuable resource. Features: published by Amirsys, a globally recognized medical information publisher. It is heavily illustrated along with hundreds of annotated images. It is bulleted, easy-scan, and succinct text puts the most pertinent information at your fingertips. It comes with Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online eBook featuring expanded content, additional eBook images, and fully searchable text.

Diagnostic Pathology: Fetal Histology is designed for practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training who perform fetal autopsies, though will prove useful to anyone interested in fetal development. This reference provides clear and concise information on the normal histology of major organ systems and tissues as they change during fetal development. As always, this book features the classic benefits of all Amirsys[registered] titles, including time-saving bulleted text, key facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, an extensive index, and Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online version of the print book with larger images and fully searchable text. Features: the classic benefits of all Amirsys[registered] titles, including time-saving bulleted text, Key Facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, and an extensive index; and Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online version of the print book with fully searchable text.

A thorough knowledge of normal histology, in all of its wonderful variation, is essential to the study of disease. Diagnostic Pathology: Normal Histology is designed for practicing pathologists, pathologists in training, medical students, and students of histology in any setting as they strive to learn about the spectrum of normal. This reference provides clear, concise information on the normal histology of every organ system. It also features nearly 1,800 images, including photomicrographs, spectacular gross images, electron micrographs, and medical illustrations. There are introductory chapters on electron microscopy, immunofluoresence, immunohistochemistry and histochemistry, the cell, and the basic organization of tissues. As with all books in the Diagnostic Pathology series, the key facts pertaining to each diagnosis are highlighted in a box for ease of use. Features: expansive list of references; IHC and special stains tables for easy reference and thorough understanding; and specimen handling discussion. It features the classic benefits of all Amirsys[registered] titles, including time-saving bulleted text, Key Facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, and an extensive index.