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| Titre : | Imaging in Rheumatology |
| Auteurs : | David Isenberg |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Oxford University Press, USA, 2003 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-19-263263-0 |
| Index. décimale : | 616.7 (Maladies de l'appareil locomoteur : arthrites,) |
| Résumé : |
*Imaging in Rheumatology* provides a unique, comprehensive review of the modalities of imaging now available to assist rheumatologists in diagnosing and managing virtually all rheumatic diseases. It is divided into three sections. The first describes in simple detail how the various modes of imaging work in practice. The second informs the reader about the use of imaging in the diagosis of common problems. The final section provides a detailed assessment of the use of imaging in the management of the common rheumatic diseases. The clinical chapters are written by both rheumatologists and radiologists and this combined approach ensures a thorough preview of each topic explaining just what modern imaging can do to help the clinicians diagnose and manage the broad array of rheumatological diseases. ### From The New England Journal of Medicine Imaging in rheumatology has come a long way from roentgenography. Bony structures are easily seen on plain radiographs, and therefore the assessment of disorders of the bones and joints was for many years highly dependent on radiographic findings. In recent decades, the field of radiology has seen the development of numerous techniques for imaging the soft tissues and for determining metabolic characteristics. Many of these procedures are now used in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic disorders. This compact and well-illustrated book offers a view of the entire spectrum of techniques that are available for clinical and research purposes. The editors have taken care to aim the chapters at both radiologists and rheumatologists, and both groups are likely to find the book a useful resource. Some areas, such as the lists of the diagnostic criteria for specific rheumatic syndromes, may be very familiar to rheumatologists but are likely to serve as useful reminders for their colleagues in radiology. Readers at all levels, from trainees to senior physicians, will find the illustrations and interpretations fascinating and of very high quality. The book's organization into three main sections is useful. The first section covers various methods of imaging, from plain-film radiography to magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine. In the second section, imaging techniques related to common rheumatic symptoms are addressed. The final section is divided into chapters according to specific rheumatic diseases. Many of the chapters, including the one on rheumatoid arthritis, offer perspectives on the use of radiographic techniques in research scenarios, such as the evaluation of outcomes in clinical trials, and also provide examples of cases that may be of value to practicing rheumatologists. The book also contains information that will help rheumatologists write their requests for radiologic examinations and subsequently interpret radiologists' reports. A minor criticism relates to occasional problems with the editing, including incomplete cross-references and errors in the accuracy of some of the citations. Overall, however, this is a very useful book that can well serve as an informational bridge between the interacting disciplines of radiology and rheumatology. It should be considered a valuable resource for trainees in rheumatology and radiology as well as for their mentors. *Jane H. Park, Ph.D.* Copyright ┬® 2003 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is a registered trademark of the MMS. ### Review an easy book to read and understand. Radiology; ... the authors and editors are to be commended for producing this first edition. We recommend this book especially to the rheumatologist seeking a broad understanding of the radiological manifestations of the rheumatic diseases ... packed with a wealth of information that will prove useful to all clinicians caring for patients with a rheumatic disease. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases; ... This compact and well-illustrated book offers a view of the entire spectrum of techniques that are available for clinical and research purposes. The editors have taken care to aim the chapters at both radiologists and rheumatologists, and both groups are likely to find the book a useful resource ... this is a very useful book that can well serve as an informational bridge between the interacting disciplines of radiology and rheumatology. It should be considered a valuable resource for trainees in rheumatology and radiology as well as for their mentors. New England Journal of Medicine |
