With up-to-date, easy-access coverage of every aspect of diagnostic radiology, Grainger and Allison's Diagnostic Radiology Essentials, 2nd Edition, is an ideal review and reference for radiologists in training and in practice. This comprehensive overview of fundamental information in the field prepares you for exams and answers the practical questions you encounter every day. In a single, convenient volume, this one-stop resource is derived from, and cross-referenced to, the renowned authoritative reference work Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition. Concentrates on the subjects that general diagnostic radiologists need to know, covering all diagnostic imaging modalities and organized by organ and system. Uses a concise, highly templated, bulleted format that helps you find the answers you need quickly and easily. Features more than 2,000 high-quality images, including plain film, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Presents images directly linked to relevant text on the facing page - no flipping back and forth to review the key radiological features of disease entities. Features a new section on interventional radiology that covers interventional vascular radiology techniques, cross sectional angiography, specific drainage techniques, tumor ablation principles, and intervention in hepatobiliary, genitourinary and gynecological conditions. Contains a new section on functional imaging which includes both MRI (diffusion weighted imaging and perfusion MRI) and PETCT. Includes diagnostic "pearls" that help you avoid pitfalls and errors in diagnosis. Includes a useful Appendix with many quick-reference items that are hard to remember but essential in day-to-day practice. New content includes intravascular contrast media, anticoagulation agents and sedation, the latest TNM 8th edition of staging cancers, and new section on PI-RADS and BI-RADS. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This is an ideal tool for trainee radiologists preparing for their professional certification exams to assess their current knowledge, comprehension and retention of information prior to sitting their exams. The book is targeted at the new style FRCR 2A exam. It reflects the recent changes in exam structure and all of the 520 questions are provided in the new "best of five" format. The book contains explanations and key learning points that are cross-referenced to Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology and to other leading radiology reference works and journals. Bank of relevant questions, written in the new single best answer format. Reflects the changed nature of the FRCR 2A exam Each question comprises a short vignette containing clinical and/or imaging findings and the candidate is asked to select the best answer from a list of five options Provides answers that are well referenced to leading radiology reference work and to widely used radiology textbooks and journals. Directs the reader to authoritative "drill down" information for clarification whenever needed.