This article is aimed at doctors of other specialties, who do not practice radiology, but who are interested in knowing how to interpret their patients’ images, in order to arrive at better diagnoses or simply to understand what the radiologist is talking about. However, since these are large radiology books, they are also very useful for radiologists in training.
We know that radiological terminology is often so specific that those outside the specialty may struggle to understand what the radiologist is trying to say. Furthermore, physicians in other specialties frequently require urgent image interpretation and do not have a radiologist on call.
First, it is necessary to know the anatomy. For this, any of the classic anatomy texts will be useful (Rouviere, Latarjet, Testout). Anatomical atlases, both photographic and illustrated, can also be helpful.
There are some radiology textbooks that cover all regions, such as Pedrosa (in spanish), which also includes a compendium. This can provide a general overview of radiology, radiological signs, and the methods to use for each. There is also a new series of books, Expert DDX, in which leading authors in each area have published in a reference book format, with images and differential diagnoses for each pathology; it might be useful to have one of these books in the department for consulting and comparing images.
Then, we can suggest different texts depending on the region to be studied:
- Body imaging (abdomen – pelvis – thorax): Lee’s Body CT with MRI correlation. In this book, in addition to descriptions and images of numerous pathologies, there are explanations regarding imaging techniques, radiological contrast agents, and image acquisition protocols for the different pathologies.
- Chest Imaging : Naidich ‘s High-Resolution CT . This is the essential textbook for pulmonary pathology, for any radiologist specializing in this field, and for pulmonologists.
- Images of the Central Nervous System: Neuroradiology by Anne Osborn or Neuroradiology by Castillo (in spanish). In both books you will find information and images of the pathology of the nervous system, the first being a classic in this area and the second a comprehensive, albeit introductory, and easy-to-read book.
- Images of the Musculoskeletal System: Essentials of Skeletal Radiology by Helms and MRI in Orthopedics and Sports Injuries by Stoller . The first of these books is useful as an introduction to the methods and the subject. The second is a book dedicated to sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging, which will allow orthopedic surgeons to understand their patients’ images and know what to order to visualize each type of injury.
On the other hand, there are numerous international journal websites where many articles are freely accessible and can be searched by pathology or topic. Here are links to some of the most relevant ones:
- Radiographics
- AIR
- AJNR (Neuroradiology)
- European Society of Radiology
- Spanish Society of Radiology
- International Skeletal Society
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