Images in urology: diagnosis and management

Images in Urology is an integral guide to the diagnosis and management of urological conditions over the years, even before the discovery of X-rays. Improvements in techniques have meant greater diagnostic power and a dramatic rise in the number of images obtained and viewed by practicing clinicians. None moreso than in the field of urology, where static and dynamic images are fundamental to the diagnosis and treatment of almost all conditions. This book presents images of macroscopic and microscopic histopathology specimens, radiologicaland radionucleotide scans, urodynamic traces and photographs of dermatological conditions relating to urology. Descriptions of how to interpret the image and the use of contrast or staining methods to help differentiate normal anatomy from pathology are included. Images in Urology is an essential research toolfor urology trainees and consultants, as well as being an exam preparation guide. Centred around intricate urological images often encountered in diagnosis.Text throughout will be clear, concise and to the point by only including thesalient points needed for a good understanding of each image and situation. Edited by highly established urological surgeons, radiologists and pathologist,thus creating a nicely rounded piece of literature. Contributors primarily UKbased but with an international editorial team. Comprehensive cover of the most important urological conditions to enable the reader to appreciate the fulldifferential diagnosis and how to get to the correct diagnosis. Concise text to explain what the image shows and how this leads to a diagnosis, to allow a description and focused discussion on the image and disease shown. Outstandingquality images from the leading experts in their respective fields, to produce a book that is pleasurable and educational to read. INDICE: Introduction – The Production of Radiological and Histopathological Images. Kidneys and Ureters. The Adrenal. The Retroperitoneum. The Bladder. The Prostate. The Testes and Their Adnexae. The Penis. Urodynamics.

• ISBN: 978-0-85729-768-6
• Editorial: Springer London
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 390
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés