Imaging of the Sternocostoclavicular Region [Paperback]

This book offers a review of the normal histopathological anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings for a broad spectrum of clinical problems. It includes a classification of inflammatory syndromes previously described under several different terms. It is the first textbook to describe the imaging of all anterior chest wall disorders.

Review of the normal histopathological anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings for a broad spectrum of clinical problems, including a classification of inflammatory syndromes previously described under several different terms.Development of the Sternocostoclavicular Region.- Bones, Cartilages and Joints.- Normal Anatomy and Variants.- Bones and Cartilages.- Sternoclavicular Joints.- Biomechanics of the Sternocostoclavicular Region.- Biomechanics of Joints and Cartilages.- Imaging Techniques and Procedures.- Conventional Radiography and Tomography.- Computed Tomography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Ultrasonography.- Radionuclide Imaging.- Clinical Problems.- Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities.- Traumatic and Post-traumatic Disorders.- Seronegative Arthritis and Sternocostoclavicular Syndromes.- Predominant Osseous Inflammatory Lesions.- Other Rheumatic Inflammatory Disorders.- Degenerative Joint Disorders, Including Condensing Osteitis.- Infectious Disorders.- Primary Bone Tumours.- Other Malignant Disorders.- Miscellaneous Disorders.

First textbook to describe the imaging of all anterior chest wall disorders

Description of the different anterior chest wall syndromes and a logical classification of the disorders

Review of the normal histopathological anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings in a broad spectrum of clinical problems

Review of the normal histopathologic anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings for a broad spectrum of clinical problems, including a classification of inflammatory syndromes prevlC­