Table of Contents

SECTION 1—HRCT FINDINGS

1 HRCT Indications, Technique, Radiation Dose, and Normal Anatomy
2 Reticular Opacities
3 Nodular Lung Disease
4 Increased Lung Attenuation: Ground Glass Opacity and Consolidation
5 Decreased Lung Attenuation: Emphysema, Mosaic Perfusion, and Cystic Lung Disease

SECTION 2—SPECIFIC DISEASES

6 Airways Diseases
7 Pulmonary Vascular Diseases
8 Pulmonary Edema, Diffuse Alveolar Damage, The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, And Pulmonary Hemorrhage
9 The Interstitial Pneumonias
10 Connective Tissue Disease
11 Smoking Related Lung Disease
12 Sarcoidosis
13 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis And Eosinophilic Lung Disease
14 Pulmonary Infections
15 Complications of Medical Treatment: Drug-Induced Lung Disease and Radiation
16 Pneumoconioses
17 Neoplastic And Lymphoproliferative Diseases
18 Rare Diseases

Reviews

"This book presents a concise and easily understandable approach to the use of high-resolution lung CT (HRCT) in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of diffuse lung disease."
"It provides a practical and useful set of observations, insights, principles, and differential diagnoses so that readers can thoughtfully use these techniques in their practice, meeting these worthwhile objectives."
"While not intended to be a comprehensive atlas, this book provides substantial information in a concise but readable and understandable format. It provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference for those interpreting these studies, particularly for those wishing to become proficient in this area."
Doody's Reviews
Bennett S. Greenspan, MD, MS(Medical College of Georgia
Weighted Numerical Score: 98 - 5 Stars!