Imaging of Parasitic Diseases
Title:
Imaging of Parasitic Diseases
ISBN:
9783540493549
Edition:
1st ed. 2008.
Publication Information New:
Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2008.
Physical Description:
XV, 197 p. online resource.
Contents:
Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Central Nervous System -- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Thorax -- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract -- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Hepatobiliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen -- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Genitourinary System -- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Soft Tissues -- Conclusions.
Abstract:
This book provides an overview of the imaging findings of parasitic diseases using modern imaging equipment. The chapters consist of short descriptions of causative pathogens, epidemiology, modes of transmission, pathology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings, with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect various systems of the human body. Tables summarizing key diagnostic features and clinical data pertinent to diagnosis are also included. This book is intended for radiologists worldwide.
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Electronic Access:
Full Text Available From Springer Nature Medicine 2008 Packages
Language:
English