Description

Radiology is the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose and sometimes also treat diseases within the body. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose and treat diseases. This book integrates all the basic concepts and latest information about radiology and medical imaging. The contents of the book are studentfriendly and give a complete coverage of medical imaging, and the latest advancements in this field. The fundamental objective of the book is to present basics of this field in an informative and interesting manner. This book will prove a valuable reference for practitioners, specialists, consultants, and students. Topics are concisely presented and explained in a very lucid manner. It is hoped that the insight and erudition of the book will serve well for the readers. International experts have made contributions in this book. It is our hope that this book will give a thorough knowledge of the field and will be a reference for all radiologists.