Essentials of Radiology

This radiology primer clearly explains the basic principles and clinical applications of plain film, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Written in straightforward, accessible language and assuming no prior knowledge of radiology, it provides an ideal introduction to the field. It describes the most common pathologic entities, plus rarer life-threatening conditions and uses more than 550 high-quality digital images to capture a wide range of normal imaging findings, common variants, and pathologic findings.