This book is a concise introduction to the dynamic field of radiology and provides readers with general examples and brief discussions of basic radiographic principles. Introductory chapters present fundamental scientific concepts underlying the medical use of imaging modalities and technology, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Subsequent chapters are organized by anatomic region and imaging modality that highlight the radiologist?s role in diagnosing and treating common disorders. This revised edition is thoroughly updated and includes new or expanded chapters on nuclear medicine and pediatric radiology. Radiology Fundamentals, Fifth Edition, is a premier self-directed learning resource for medical students, non-radiology housestaff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, radiologist assistants and other allied health professionals.

Radiation safety and risk -- Introduction to radiology concepts -- Conventional radiology -- Ultrasound -- Computed tomography -- MRI -- Introduction to nuclear medicine -- Cardiovascular and interventional radiology -- Heart and mediastinum -- Cardiac CTA -- Lateral chest radiograph -- Pulmonary nodules or masses -- Airspace disease -- Atelectasis -- Pulmonary vasculature -- Pulmonary edema -- Pulmonary embolism -- Pneumothorax -- Miscellaneous chest conditions -- Tubes and lines. -- Breast imaging -- Women's ultrasound -- Women's health interventions. -- Abdominal calficiations -- Abdominal harware and tubes -- Abnormal air collections in the abdomen -- Bowel obstruction -- Concerning abdominal masses -- Fluoroscopic evaluation of the upper GI tract and small bowel -- Imaging of the colon -- Imaging of the gallbladder -- Incidental abdominal lesion -- Inflammatory and infectious bowel disease -- Intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy -- Nuclear medicine cardiac imaging -- Gastrointestinal nuclear medicine -- Oncologic nuclear medicine -- Pulmonary nuclear medicine -- Skeletal nuclear medicine -- Diagnostic arteriography -- Pulmonary arteriography and IVC filter placement -- Percutaneous nephrostomy placement -- TIPS -- Central venous access -- Interventional oncology -- Fractures 1 -- Fractures 2 -- Bone tumor characteristics -- Arthritides -- CNS anatomy -- The cervical spine -- Head trauma -- Stroke -- Headache and back pain -- Pediatric Radiology Pearls.