Top 3 Differentials in RadiologyTop 3 Differentials in Neuroradiology is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of critical topics in neuroimaging. The books unique format ranks the differentials, divides them into the Top 3, and presents additional diagnostic considerations for each case presentation. The discussion sections of each case cover the imaging and clinical manifestations for all disease processes, making this text a high-yield review for board exam preparation and a quick reference for daily clinical practice.Key Features:Presents more than 600 high-quality images with the case-based reviewsCovers all neuroradiology subspecialties, including imaging of the brain, head neck, and spine Provides a prioritized list of differentials based upon key findings for each caseThis book is an excellent board review for all radiology residents and fellows in neuroradiology, as well as staff radiologists preparing for their certification exams. Radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons involved in reviewing or interpreting neuroradiology studies will also find it to be an invaluable, quick reference that they will refer to repeatedly in their daily practice.

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Unique! That is the best word to describe Top 3 Differentials in Neuroradiology by William T. O'Brien.[It is]unique in its approach to the clinical practice of neuro-imaging, and unique in its approach to education in this rapidly expanding subspecialty...I found reading this book to be a joy ... Frankly, this is a book not just for the resident or fellow, but one that will give any academic faculty member a positive learning experience, just like the one that I had! -- From the Foreword by Richard E. Latchaw, MD, FACR, Past President of the American Society of Neuroradiology Top 3 Differentials in Neuroradiology is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of critical topics in neuroimaging. The book's unique format ranks the differentials, divides them into the Top 3, and presents additional diagnostic considerations for each case presentation. The discussion sections of each case cover the imaging and clinical manifestations for all disease processes, making this text a high-yield review for board exam preparation and a quick reference for daily clinical practice.Key Features:Presents more than 600 high-quality images with the case-based reviewsCovers all neuroradiology subspecialties, including imaging of the brain, head neck, and spine Provides a prioritized list of differentials based upon key findings for each caseThis book is an excellent board review for all radiology residents and fellows in neuroradiology, as well as staff radiologists preparing for their certification exams. Radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons involved in reviewing or interpreting neuroradiology studies will also find it to be an invaluable, quick reference that they will refer to repeatedly in their daily practice.

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Section I. Brain
Subsection Ia. Congenital and Developmental
Subsection Ib. Attenuation and Signal Abnormality
Subsection Ic. Masses and Masslike Lesions
Subsection Id. Vasculature and Cerebrospinal Fluid Spaces
Section II. Head and Neck
Subsection IIa. Calvarium and Skull Base
Subsection IIb. Temporal Bone
Subsection IIc. Sinonasal
Subsection IId. Maxillofacial
Subsection IIe. Neck (including spaces)
Subsection IIf. Orbits
Section III. Spine