Imaging of Parasitic Diseases

This book covers the imaging findings of 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 that can affect the various systems of the human body. At the end of each chapter, a table summarizes key diagnostic features and relevant data pertinent to diagnosis. Parasitic diseases are increasing worldwide and this book gives the reader, particularly radiologists, relevant clinical and imaging diagnostic features for diagnosis of parasitic diseases.

Short and concise description of causative agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests Imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Klappentext

This book provides an overview of the imaging findings of parasitic diseases using modern imaging equipment. The chapters consist of short descriptions of causative pathogens, epidemiology, modes of transmission, pathology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings, with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect various systems of the human body. Tables summarizing key diagnostic features and clinical data pertinent to diagnosis are also included. This book is intended for radiologists worldwide.

Inhalt
Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Central Nervous System.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Thorax.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Hepatobiliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Genitourinary System.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Soft Tissues.- Conclusions.