Expert Differential Diagnosis in Paediatrics AntonChristopher G TowbinAlexander J KochBernadette L RubioEva Ilse PodbereskyDaniel J ISBN: 978-1-931-88413-6

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Free AccessBook reviewExpert Differential Diagnosis in PaediatricsS RyanS RyanSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:5 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr-83-995-993aSectionsPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail AboutThis is a well illustrated book on differential diagnosis in paediatrics. There are seven sections covering cardiac, chest, GI, GU, MSK, brain, head and neck and spinal conditions.Headings are included under both clinical presentation, such as high output cardiac failure, obstructive sleep apnoea and acute abdomen; and radiological signs, such as destroyed femoral heads and dilated aorta.A differential diagnosis for each heading is given followed by an essential information heading, which details key differential diagnosis issues. Next is a section including helpful clues for common diagnosis and then helpful clues for less common diagnosis, and, finally, helpful clues for rare diagnosis.State of the art images are supplied for each of the differential diagnosis, with pertinent features detailed on each image. The images are excellent quality and well labelled. They consist of plain radiographs, CT and MRI where appropriate.This book is an excellent quick reference and has the advantage over many other books by differentiating between conditions, detailing why and providing appropriate imaging to illustrate the point, rather than “dry lists” of conditions. There is no superfluous information.Finally, the book also comes with a licensed link to a website that has continuous updates and additional images.I would recommend this book to anybody involved in paediatrics; either the radiologist in training, radiologists with an interest in paediatrics or to physicians to aid in their understanding of the radiology reports. Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 83, Issue 995November 2010Pages: 899-e246 2010 The British Institute of Radiology History Published onlineMarch 05,2014 Metrics Download PDF