Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case ReviewPraise for this book:Innovative...the descriptions are accurate and concise - exactly what the examiner wants to hear...it would be difficult to find a better high-yield, high-quality textbook covering every subsection of the radiology oral board examination.--JAMAyExtremely useful...This review book is not only rewarding but also a resource radiologists can continue to refer to throughout their careers.--Academic RadiologyProvides an excellent selection of cases for sharpening diagnostic radiology considerations...useful for board preparation and review.--Doody's ReviewTop 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review is a practical case-based reference that will enable radiologists and radiology residents to hone their skills in developing differential diagnoses for common imaging findings. Presented as unknowns, the cases are arranged into twelve main sections based on radiology subspecialties. The book presents each case as a two-page unit. The left page features clinical images and a brief description of the clinical presentation. The right page provides the key imaging finding, Top 3 differential diagnoses, additional differential diagnoses, the final diagnosis, and imaging pearls. The final section of the book contains selected cases from all radiology subspecialties with distinctive imaging findings that should lead definitively to a single diagnosis. Features: |
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Editor Todd M Johnson | 106 |
Editor Michael A Tall | 160 |
Editor William T OBrien | 210 |
Editor Paul M Sherman | 262 |
Editor David D Gover | 470 |
Editor Kamal D Singh | 522 |
Editor Jessica W T Leung | 576 |
Editor Grant E Lattin | 632 |
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