Diagnostic Imaging: Gynecology, 4th Edition (PDF)

by Akram M. Shaaban MBBCh, Douglas Rogers MD

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, the fourth edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Gynecology is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, specialized radiologists, gynecologists, and trainees―anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s gynecologic imaging. Drs. Akram M. Shaaban, Douglas Rogers, and their team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on recent advances in technology and the understanding of pathologic entities to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is image-rich, with succinct bullets that quickly convey details, and includes the latest literature references, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

Features a newly reorganized, more intuitive presentation of disease entities by region and presents all pertinent pathologic entities, including congenital anomalies, infectious/inflammatory diseases, and benign and malignant neoplasms
Includes updated pelvic floor content with a more clinically relevant focus, and a greater emphasis on ovarian cancers and their cell origins throughout
Provides new and updated information on growing teratoma syndrome, endosalpingiosis, hyperthecosis, postablation tubal sterilization syndrome, follow-up criteria for lesions (including adnexal cysts), benign mixed müllerian tumors, atypical leiomyomas, isolated fallopian tube torsion, somatic tumors arising from mature teratoma, uterine perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas), and the newly described accessory cavitating uterine mass (ACUM)
Reflects staging changes for gynecologic malignancies from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM
Introduces most sections with a review of normal anatomy and variants, bolstered with extensive use of medical illustrations and radiographic images
Comprises dedicated sections on imaging techniques designed to optimize radiologic protocols and enhance diagnostic specificity
Features 2,500+ high-quality print images (with an additional 800+ images in the complimentary eBook), including radiology images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical photographs, and gross pathology and histology images, and includes all relevant modalities: Ultrasound (with 3D), sonohysterography, hysterosalpingography, MR, PET/CT, and gross pathology imagery
Uses succinct bulleted text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care
Includes an eBook that allows you access to everything in the print version as well as additional images, text, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud aloud