This best-selling radiology primer clearly explains the basic principles and clinical applications of plain film, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Written in straightforward, accessible language and assuming no prior knowledge of radiology, it provides an ideal introduction to the field. The new edition reflects the all of the momentous recent changes in diagnostic imaging technology and applications, including the diagnosis of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. It also presents new coverage of the evaluation of headache, hypertension, and low back pain. Over 550 outstanding, beautifully reproduced digital images demonstrate every essential concept.

这本畅销的放射学入门书清楚地讲解了X线平片、CT、MRI和核医学的基本原理和临床应用。本书语言风格率直易懂，即便无放射学的事先知识，完美地介绍了该领域。新版本反映了近期诊断影像学技术和应用方面所有的重大变革，包括腹部、盆腔和腹膜后疾病的诊断。书中新纳入了头痛、高血压和下腰痛的评估。书中配有550余张出色漂亮的复制数字图片，解说每个重要概念。

* Describes the most common pathologic entities, plus rarer life-threatening conditions. * Uses more than 550 high-quality digital images to capture a wide range of normal imaging findings, common variants, and pathologic findings. * Written by a single masterful author who is skilled at explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.

* Discusses recent advances in the diagnostic imaging of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. * Offers an increased emphasis on CT scanning, including helical CT. * Covers the latest developments in nuclear medicine, especially PET and the new hybrid CT/PET scanners. * Explores the radiologic evaluation of headache, hypertension, low back pain, and other challenging conditions. * Incorporates new material on screening for colon and lung cancer.