Gastrointestinal imaging

224 Pages·2011·10.357 MB·English

by  Jonathan Lorenz

Gastrointestinal Imaging
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Gastrointestinal Imaging
Edited by
Jonathan Lorenz, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Department of Radiology
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Series Editors
Jonathan Lorenz, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Department of Radiology
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Hector Ferral, MD
Professor of Radiology
Section Chief, Interventional Radiology
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Thieme
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Gastrointestinal imaging / edited by Jonathan Lorenz.
p. ; cm.—(RadCases)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-60406-183-3
1. Gastrointestinal system—Imaging—Case studies. I. Lorenz, Jonathan II. Series: RadCases.
[DNLM: 1. Gastrointestinal Diseases—radiography—Case Reports. 2. Diagnosis,
Diff erential—Case Reports. 3. Gastrointestinal Tract-radiography—Case Reports. WI 141]
RC804.D52G37 2011
616.3̍307572—dc22
2010040225

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To my wife, Cynthia, and my son, Matthew, for their love and many sacrifi ces on my behalf.
—Jonathan Lorenz
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RadCases Series Preface
The ability to assimilate detailed information across the en- view books, we removed the guesswork by providing clear
tire spectrum of radiology is the Holy Grail sought by those annotations and descriptions for all images. In our opinion,
preparing for the American Board of Radiology examination. there is nothing worse than being unable to locate a subtle
As enthusiastic partners in the Thieme RadCases Series who fi nding on a poorly reproduced image even after one knows
formerly took the examination, we understand the exhaus- the fi nal diagnosis.
tion and frustration shared by residents and the families of The electronic cases expand on the printed book and
residents engaged in this quest. It has been our observation provide a comprehensive review of the entire subspecialty.
that despite ongoing eff orts to improve Web-based interac- Thousands of cases are strategically designed to increase the
tive databases, residents still fi nd themselves searching for resident’s knowledge by providing exposure to additional
material they can review while preparing for the radiology case examples—from basic to advanced—and by exploring
board examinations and remain frustrated by the fact that “Aunt Minnie’s,” unusual diagnoses, and variability within
only a few printed guidebooks are available, which are lim- a single diagnosis. The search engine gives the resident a
ited in both format and image quality. Perhaps their greatest fi ghting chance to fi nd the Holy Grail by creating individual-
source of frustration is the inability to easily locate groups of ized, daily study lists that are not limited by factors such as a
cases across all subspecialties of radiology that are organized radiology subsection. For example, tailor today’s study list to
and tailored for their immediate study needs. Imagine being cases involving tuberculosis and include cases in every sub-
able to immediately access groups of high-quality cases to specialty and every system of the body. Or study only tho-
arrange study sessions, quickly extract and master informa- racic cases, including those with links to cardiology, nuclear
tion, and prepare for theme-based radiology conferences. medicine, and pediatrics. Or study only musculoskeletal
Our goal in creating the RadCases Series was to combine the cases. The choice is yours.
popularity and portability of printed books with the adapt- As enthusiastic partners in this project, we started small
ability, exceptional quality, and interactive features of an and, with the encouragement, talent, and guidance of Tim
electronic case-based format. Hiscock at Thieme, continued to raise the bar in our eff ort
The intent of the printed book is to encourage repeated to assist residents in tackling the daunting task of assimi-
priming in the use of critical information by providing a por- lating massive amounts of information. We are passionate
table group of exceptional core cases that the resident can about continuing this journey, hoping to expand the cases in
master. The best way to determine the format for these cases our electronic series, adapt cases based on direct feedback
was to ask residents from around the country to weigh in. from residents, and increase the features intended for board
Overwhelmingly, the residents said that they would prefer review and self-assessment. As the American Board of Radi-
a concise, point-by-point presentation of the Essential Facts ology converts its certifying examinations to an electronic
of each case in an easy-to-read, bulleted format. This ap- format, our series will be the one best suited to meet the
proach is easy on exhausted eyes and provides a quick re- needs of the next generation of overworked and exhausted
view of Pearls and Pitfalls as information is absorbed during residents in radiology.
repeated study sessions. We worked hard to choose cases
that could be presented well in this format, recognizing the Jonathan Lorenz, MD
limitations inherent in reproducing high-quality images in Hector Ferral, MD
print. Unlike the authors of other case-based radiology re- Chicago, IL
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Preface
The gastrointestinal (GI) component of the RadCases series tendency for critical details to be missed as a result of satisfac-
covers the spectrum of GI diagnosis using all related modali- tion-of-search phenomenon. In addition, throughout the 100
ties, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance print cases and 150 additional web-based cases, various ver-
imaging, fl uoroscopic studies, and ultrasound. In the home sions of critical diagnoses are repeated to better prepare you
stretch of your exam preparation, you should concentrate on for the unknown cases on the actual board exam. The elec-
cases most likely to appear on the boards and then repeatedly tronic component of this book consists of sortable, high-reso-
prime the core concepts pertinent to those cases. This book lution cases to help you tailor study sessions to your needs.
provides those concepts in a single, concise, accurate, and This compilation of cases is the result of an intense search
comprehensive collection of essential cases presented with for the best examples of diagnoses in gastrointestinal radiol-
high-quality images and clear annotations of normal anat- ogy, and I am confi dent that complete mastery of gastroin-
omy and pathology. In many cases, more than one diagnosis testinal radiology will prepare you well for case conferences,
is present within a single case to test your eye and avoid the clinical work, and radiology board exams.
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