The Imaging of Tropical Diseases

The Imaging of Tropical Diseases
Author: Philip E.S. Palmer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 828
Release: 2000-11-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540560289

A comprehensive, and profusely illustrated description of the common and uncommon images which will be found in a wide range of tropical diseases, correlated with the clinical and laboratory findings, and the epidemiology and pathology. Each chapter is an in-depth study with many images at all stages of the infections. Volume 1 includes amebiasis, schistosomiasis, hydatid disease, Chagas' disease, tuberculosis, the mycoses, taeniasis (tapeworms) and cystircercosis, and also AIDS as seen in the tropics. This is a unique book which will be of immense value, not only to all those in the practice of tropical medicine, but also to help recognition and understanding of the unusual illnesses which may be seen in travellers and immigrants.

The Imaging of Tropical Diseases

The Imaging of Tropical Diseases
Author: Philip E.S. Palmer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-12-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540662198

These two volumes bring together the wide range of images which are possible today, and correlate them with their epidemiology, pathology, laboratory and clinical findings. This unique reference will be of immense value to all those concerned with the care of patients suffering from tropical diseases.

The Imaging of Tropical Diseases

The Imaging of Tropical Diseases
Author: Philip E.S. Palmer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 914
Release: 2000-11-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540624714

This second volume describes a further wide variety of parasitic infections and other diseases,including benign and malignant tumors. Some are widespread, others re- stricted to specific geographical or climatic regions; almost all affect countless patients, some with generalized illnesses, others with limited involvement which may nonetheless be serious for the individual. The book contains numerous images at the important stages of the diseases, with photographs and histopathological sections to help understand the clinical progress, and often the response to treatment. These two volumes will be of great value to all who care for patients with tropical diseases, clinicians as well as radiologists.

Imaging of Parasitic Diseases

Imaging of Parasitic Diseases
Author: Mohamed E. Abd El Bagi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2007-11-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540493549

With parasitic diseases increasing worldwide it’s vitally important that radiologists in particular stay up to date with developments. In this brilliantly useful volume, the authors cover the imaging findings for parasitic diseases that can affect the human body using modern imaging equipments. Every chapter consists of a short description of causative agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases.