Theresa C. McLoud

Master the critical imaging content you need to know with this thoroughly updated title in the popular Case Review series. Thoracic Imaging offers a highly illustrated, case-based preparation for board review to help residents and recertifying radiologists succeed on exams, demonstrate a clinical understanding of thoracic imaging, and improve imaging accuracy and interpretation. Cases include both common and difficult-to-diagnose disorders spanning the range of diseases impacting the thorax, including sarcoidosis, lymphoma, traumatic aortic injury, small airway disease, idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, developmental lung disease, and lung cancer. Presents more than 145 high-yield case studies organized by level of difficulty, helping you build your knowledge and confidence in stages. All cases have been refreshed and rewritten to capture the latest clinical implications and diagnostic pearls on thoracic conditions that you will be tested on. Includes multiple-choice questions, answers, and rationales that mimic the format of certification exams. Uses short, easily digestible chapters covering the full range of thoracic imaging for efficient, effective learning and exam preparation. Features hundreds of high-quality, full-color images (many new to this edition) representing a wide range of clinical situations encountered in thoracic imaging. Images include chest radiographs, CT, PET-CT, and MRI to help you expand your visual identification and diagnostic skills. Clearly see and interpret 400 high-quality, state-of-the-art images representing a wide range of clinical situations encountered in thoracic imaging. Get fresh perspectives from 200 updated or new cases reflecting the most recent changes in thoracic imaging, including PET-CT, emerging pulmonary infections, smoking-related lung diseases, Fleischner guidelines for management of incidentally detected lung nodules, and ground glass and part-solid lung nodules. Spend less time searching and more time learning with easy-to-navigate chapters focused on visual identification and diagnosis, and reorganized by degree of case difficulty.

From Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital resident and Attending radiologists - For general radiologists, residents, and students. Over 100 trials included. A new addition to 2 Minute Medicine's The Classics Series(TM). Foreword by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) past president, gold medalist, and pioneer in thoracic imaging, Theresa C. McLoud, MD. Radiology relies on well-conducted scientific evidence that must stand the test of time. 2 Minute Medicine's The Classics in Radiology(TM), a manageable handbook, provides original summaries of the landmark studies in radiology. This text is comprised of exclusive summaries of key trials tailored specifically for radiologists, radiology trainees, and ancillary staff, targeting studies that imaging professionals must have a working knowledge of to excel in daily clinical practice. This curated collection is comprehensive yet manageable, including recent additions such as the DAWN, DEFUSE 3, and EXTEND-IA TNK trials with more established papers such as the Fleischner Society Guidelines, ROMICAT, MR-CLEAN, LUNG-RADS, PI-RADS, and many more A unique chapter, Interface Literature, focuses on key trials that, while not strictly imaging studies, aims to help bridge the evidence gap between radiology and other specialties. This 2 Minute Medicine(TM) collection includes summaries of renowned classics such as the RECIST 1.1, evidence behind stereotactic body radiotherapy for inoperable lung cancer, and many more.

Thoracic Imaging: Case Review, by Phillip M. Boiselle, MD, Theresa C. McLoud, MD and Gerald F. Abbott, MD, tests your ability to interpret a wide range of images seen in practice. The completely revised edition of this title in the popular Case Review series features all-new cases and superb-quality accompanying images that explore the newest imaging modalities, including new treatment guidelines for lung cancer, HIV/AIDS, and pneumonia. This complete study of thoracic imaging has been organized for quick reference and easy board and recertification review. Easily find and study the most challenging topics from among approximately 200 cases-organized by difficulty - and 400 images - with questions and answers, diagnoses, commentary, references, and cross-references to Thoracic Radiology: The Requisites. Study effectively with content that mimics the format of official exams as well as the everyday clinical experience-offering highly effective preparation for certification, recertification, and practice. Supplement your thoracic imaging board prep and get greater depth of information with easy cross-referencing to Thoracic Radiology - the companion volume in The Requisites series. Clearly see and interpret 400 high-quality, state-of-the-art images representing a wide range of clinical situations encountered in thoracic imaging. Get fresh perspectives from 200 updated or new cases reflecting the most recent changes in thoracic imaging, including PET-CT, emerging pulmonary infections, smoking-related lung diseases, Fleischner guidelines for management of incidentally detected lung nodules, and ground glass and part-solid lung nodules. Spend less time searching and more time learning with easy-to-navigate chapters focused on visual identification and diagnosis, and reorganized by degree of case difficulty.