Imaging of Parasitic Diseases
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Imaging of Parasitic Diseases
This book provides an overview of the imaging findings of parasitic diseases using modern imaging equipment. The chapters consist of short descriptions of causative pathogens, epidemiology, modes of transmission, pathology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings, with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect various systems of the human body. Tables summarizing key diagnostic features and clinical data pertinent to diagnosis are also included. This book is intended for radiologists worldwide. With parasitic diseases increasing worldwide it s vitally important that radiologists in particular stay up to date with developments. In this brilliantly useful volume, the authors cover the imaging findings for parasitic diseases that can affect the human body using modern imaging equipments. Every chapter consists of a short description of causative agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases.
1;Dedication;5 2;Foreword;6 3;Preface;7 4;Acknowledgements;8 5;Contents;9 6;List of Contributors;11 7;Introduction;12 8;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Central Nervous System;17 9;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Thorax;42 10;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract;81 11;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Hepatobiliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen;111 12;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Genitourinary System;146 13;Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Soft Tissues;165 14;Conclusions;184 15;Subject Index;198
Haddad, Maurice C.
Tamraz, Jean C.
Abd El Bagi, Mohamed E.
| ISBN | 9783540493549 |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 9783540493549 |
| Medientyp | E-Book - PDF |
| Auflage | 2. Aufl. |
| Copyrightjahr | 2007 |
| Verlag | Springer-Verlag |
| Umfang | 197 Seiten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Kopierschutz | Digitales Wasserzeichen |
