Radiographic Pathology (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

330 Pages·2014·125.344 MB·English

by  TerriAnn Linn-Watson M.Ed. ARRT (R M) CRT (R

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Second Edition
Radiographic
Pathology

TerriAnn Linn-Watson,
M.Ed., ARRT (R, M), CRT (R, M, F), MTRT
Professor, Radiologic Technology Program
Montana State University, Billings
City College
Billings, Montana
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Radiographic pathology I TerriAnn Linn-Watson. - Second edition.
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This book is dedicated to the people who have made such a positive
difference in my life this past year:
Kendrick, Kelly, Thomas, Christopher, and J.J. Watson
Kamden Watson
Jack Ryan
Tom And Carolyn Flaherty
Father Denis Keane
Dr. Allen and Jeanette Hill
Karla Uledalen
A special dedication to my mother Christen W. Linn
In memory of my father, Leslie L. Linn

A course that presents the most commonly seen images with which to help the radiologist make a
pathologies that radiographers will be imaging should diagnosis. Images of both normal and abnormal pro
be an integral part of the core curriculum of evecy cesses have been presented when the pathology is
student radiographer's education. Understanding how more subtle to the untrained eye. Modalicy images
the pathology occurs and recognizing the appearance have been included to increase the awareness of
on the diagnostic image will allow the technologist to the complementary roles that all modalities present
aid the physician by adjusting images or patient posi with each other. Questions at the end of appropri
tioning to best demonstrate the disease process. This ate chapters are useful for guiding discussion to help
abilicy makes the technologist invaluable to the diag the student critically think about the pathologies
nostic team. presented. The bulleted chapter summacy. "Recap."
is an extremely student-friendly format for review
Hallmarks of the Second Edition ing the important and salient points presented in
the chapter. Finally, the "Tech Tip" feature high
As quickly as one edition of a textbook in this field is lights something that the student should remember
completely rewritten and published. the ARRT and as important to either the obtaining of a diagnostic
ASRT revise and expand the curriculum for the profes radiograph or things to look for on a radiographic
sion. In an effort to impress upon the student of radio image to help determine the next step in the process.
logic technology the importance of lifelong learning Only the pathologies that should be recognized by
and professionalism and in an effort to ease the time the technologist are presented, making the material
constraints on the educator, this second edition has easier and more interesting to study.
been largely expanded to be in line with the newest I am vecy excited to bring this long-awaited second
curriculum guidelines. edition to radiologic technology students and instruc
The chapters have been reordered to flow more tors. The publishers and I feel that the improvements
in line with a semester as it advances from the basic will significantly enhance the learning curve of the
to the more complex pathology. More radiographic student and turn the question "Why do I have to learn
images have been added to enhance the student's pathology?" into "Wow. I know what that is and I am
understanding of his or her role in providing qualicy only a student) How cool is that?!"
TerriAnn Linn-Watson. M.Ed., ARRT (~ M).
CRT(~ M, F), MTRT
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VII
This User's Guide shows you how to the put the fea Case Studies
tures of Radiographic Pathology, Second Edition, to
work for you. Case Studies provide real-life applicability to obtain
ing and evaluating images of pathologic conditions.
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1. To review the basic tenninology related to general
principles of pathology
OBJEC'IlVE: Define the basic tenns related to pathology
2. To learn the difference between structural and
functional diseases
OBJEC'IlVE: Define functional disease and give examples
OBJEC'IlVE: Define structural diaease and explain its
fonnation
KeyTenns Tech Tips
Following the Goals and Objectives, there is a list of Throughout the chapters, Tech Tips highlight impor
Key Terms for the chapter. Key Terms are also bold tant information related to obtaining a diagnostic
at first mention in the chapter and defined in the radiograph and things to look for on a radiographic
Glossary. image to help determine the next step in the process.
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Key Terms ! TECH TIP
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Abscess
Assess the patient and the radiographic order. Jl
Altered tissue growth the process reduees body or organ maa, decreate
Anoxia the kVp; ift he process adds to the body tissue be
Atrophy sure to increase the kVp. Changing the mAs is
Benign neoplasm not cotteet and changes the patient dose deliv
Congenital erecl. The kVp clumges the penetraticm o£ tissue.
Congestion
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