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Radiology (Medical Imaging) now plays a pivotal role in modern medical practice. Clinical decision making
depends on timely and accurate interpretation of imaging studies particularly in acute situations. Its importance in daily clinical practice is refl ected by the fact that almost no patient leaves the hospital without undergoing an imaging study. Many clinicians now need to interpret images themselves and the information provided is particularly useful for minimally invasive treatment. It is therefore essential that imaging take its rightful place in the Medical School Core Curriculum so that future doctors have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high quality medical care to the community they serve. Radiology is a ‘visual’ science and is best taught and learnt viewing images rather than text alone. Th ese images can be used to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, pathology (in cross-section, real time, 3D, multi-planar and virtual reality) and are a powerful tool when combined with relevant clinical information. Its applications cover every aspect of medicine and across all specialties making radiology the key to prompt diagnosis and management. Future doctors must therefore be familiar with all aspects of Radiology (diagnostic and interventional). It is with this in mind that ‘Case Studies in Medical Imaging: Radiology for Students and Trainees’ is written. Radiology is constantly being revolutionized by rapidly advancing technology. Th ere is a wealth of encyclopedic radiology textbooks (some of which have been used in the preparation for this book) available in the market for residents undergoing specialist training. However, they may be too exhaustive for medical students and trainees to squeeze into their already overwhelmed curriculum. Th ere exist student textbooks on radiology but they are didactic and tend to focus on text rather than images. In this book, knowledge is conveyed predominantly through case studies using images and supplemented with brief text in a question and answer format. Th e core knowledge in Radiology that a medical graduate ‘must know’ is covered in these cases. Th is book does not discuss the physical principles of the various imaging modalities, as these have been adequately covered in other ‘textbooks’, but focuses on imaging information for common cases medical student and young residents must be familiar with. In the preparation of this book two other books have been extensively referred to. Th ese are Wolfgang Dahnert: Radiology Review Manual and Chapman S, Nakielny R: Aids to Radiological Diff erential Diagnosis. They have distilled the basic facts regarding imaging and clinical information and have become essential reading material for most radiology residents and trainees. Th e facts stated in these books are clear, indisputable and have themselves been obtained with the help of many other reputable radiology texts. Th is is a legacy that is passed on from teachers, colleagues, collaborators which continues to benefi t medical education. All the authors and co-editors in this book are teachers in academic departments and have a wealth of teaching experience. Th ey are strongly committed to medical teaching and their eff orts are appreciated by students and colleagues alike. Th ey have put to paper knowledge and skills acquired over many years of teaching with the aim of improving Radiology teaching in the Medical Curriculum.
depends on timely and accurate interpretation of imaging studies particularly in acute situations. Its importance in daily clinical practice is refl ected by the fact that almost no patient leaves the hospital without undergoing an imaging study. Many clinicians now need to interpret images themselves and the information provided is particularly useful for minimally invasive treatment. It is therefore essential that imaging take its rightful place in the Medical School Core Curriculum so that future doctors have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high quality medical care to the community they serve. Radiology is a ‘visual’ science and is best taught and learnt viewing images rather than text alone. Th ese images can be used to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, pathology (in cross-section, real time, 3D, multi-planar and virtual reality) and are a powerful tool when combined with relevant clinical information. Its applications cover every aspect of medicine and across all specialties making radiology the key to prompt diagnosis and management. Future doctors must therefore be familiar with all aspects of Radiology (diagnostic and interventional). It is with this in mind that ‘Case Studies in Medical Imaging: Radiology for Students and Trainees’ is written. Radiology is constantly being revolutionized by rapidly advancing technology. Th ere is a wealth of encyclopedic radiology textbooks (some of which have been used in the preparation for this book) available in the market for residents undergoing specialist training. However, they may be too exhaustive for medical students and trainees to squeeze into their already overwhelmed curriculum. Th ere exist student textbooks on radiology but they are didactic and tend to focus on text rather than images. In this book, knowledge is conveyed predominantly through case studies using images and supplemented with brief text in a question and answer format. Th e core knowledge in Radiology that a medical graduate ‘must know’ is covered in these cases. Th is book does not discuss the physical principles of the various imaging modalities, as these have been adequately covered in other ‘textbooks’, but focuses on imaging information for common cases medical student and young residents must be familiar with. In the preparation of this book two other books have been extensively referred to. Th ese are Wolfgang Dahnert: Radiology Review Manual and Chapman S, Nakielny R: Aids to Radiological Diff erential Diagnosis. They have distilled the basic facts regarding imaging and clinical information and have become essential reading material for most radiology residents and trainees. Th e facts stated in these books are clear, indisputable and have themselves been obtained with the help of many other reputable radiology texts. Th is is a legacy that is passed on from teachers, colleagues, collaborators which continues to benefi t medical education. All the authors and co-editors in this book are teachers in academic departments and have a wealth of teaching experience. Th ey are strongly committed to medical teaching and their eff orts are appreciated by students and colleagues alike. Th ey have put to paper knowledge and skills acquired over many years of teaching with the aim of improving Radiology teaching in the Medical Curriculum.
