By Stephen Chapman, Richard Nakielny

This renowned source assists readers in honing their wisdom of radiological differential prognosis for the main normally encountered stipulations in all components of the physique. the 1st part provides lists of differential diagnoses, supplemented via notes on helpful proof and discriminating elements. the second one part bargains precise descriptions at the attribute radiological visual appeal of greater than 80 person ailments. the result's a handy research software for examination coaching, in addition to a necessary quickly reference for scientific practice.Features a very redesigned format, making info much more accessible.Includes up to date content material throughout-including the complete variety of more moderen imaging modalities.Offers absolutely revised content material that displays the most recent in medical practiceWith six extra contributing specialists.

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Arthritides — especially Reiter's syndrome* and psoriatic arthropathy*. 4 . Osteoporosis ( q . v . ) because of the increased 5 . Osteomalacia ( q . v . ) liability to fractures. 6 . Non-accidental injury*. 7 . Bleeding diatheses. 8. Hand-foot syndrome (sickle-cell dactylitis) — see Sickle-cell anaemia*. , Finlay K. et al. ( 2 0 0 1 ) I m a g i n g of c h r o n i c r e c u r r e n t m u l t i f o c a l osteomyelitis. Radiol. Clin. , 3 9 ( 2 ) : 305-27. 38 HYPERTROPHIC OSTEOARTHROPATHY PULMONARY 1.

OSTEOSCLEROTIC BONE LESIONS 1. Congenital (a) Osteopoikilosis. (b) Osteopathia striata. (c) Melorrheostosis. (d) Gardner's syndrome. BONES 2. Acquired (a) Reiter's syndrome*. (b) SAPHO* (Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis) — also termed pustulotic arthro-osteitis (PAO). (c) Lymphoma*. (d) Sarcoidosis*. (e) Haemangiomatosis. (f) Lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus. MIXED OSTEOLYTIC/OSTEOSCLEROTIC BONE LESIONS 1. Gaucher's disease. 2. Psoriatic arthritis*. 3. SAPHO*. 4. Reiter's syndrome*.

G. lytic metastases following radiotherapy or chemotherapy, eosinophilic granuloma and brown tumours. 5. Multiple myeloma* — sclerosis in up to 3% of cases. 6. g. Gardner's syndrome. 7 . Multifocal osteosarcoma*. IDIOPATHIC 1. Paget's disease*. VASCULAR 1. Bone infarcts. TRAUMATIC 1. Callus — around numerous fractures. 14 BONE SCLEROSIS WITH A PERIOSTEAL REACTION TRAUMATIC 1. Healing fracture with callus. NEOPLASTIC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Metastasis. Lymphoma*. Osteoid osteoma/osteoblastoma*. Osteosarcoma*.

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