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Computed_Tomography_of_the_Lung.pdf Contents I MEDICAL RADIOLOGY Diagnostic Imaging Editors: A. L. Baert, Leuven M. Knauth, Göttingen K. Sartor, Heidelberg Contents III J. A. Verschakelen · W. De Wever Computed Tomography of the Lung A Pattern Approach Foreword by A. L. Baert With 157 Figures in 356 Separate Illustrations, 43 in Color and 32 Tables 123 IV Contents J. A. Verschakelen, MD, Professor W. De Wever, MD Department of Radiology University Hospitals Leuven Herestraat, 49 3000 Leuven Belgium Medical Radiology · Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology Series Editors: A. L. Baert · L. W. Brady · H.-P. Heilmann · M. Knauth · M. Molls · K. Sartor Continuation of Handbuch der medizinischen Radiologie Encyclopedia of Medical Radiology Library of Congress Control Number: 2006929546 ISBN 10 3-540-26187-7 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York ISBN 13 978-3-540-26187-2 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifi cally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitations, broadcasting, reproduction on microfi lm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permit- ted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permis- sion for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media http//www.springer.com © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specifi c statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Medical Editor: Dr. Ute Heilmann, Heidelberg Desk Editor: Ursula N. Davis, Heidelberg Production Editor: Kurt Teichmann, Mauer Cover-Design and Typesetting: Verlagsservice Teichmann, Mauer Printed on acid-free paper – 21/3151xq – 5 4 3 2 1 0 Contents V Foreword Most radiologists are involved on a daily basis in the performance and interpretation of CT studies of the lung, one of the most frequent radiological examinations in routine practice. The currently available state-of-the-art MDCT technology enables us to study and display lung anatomy and gross pathology up to the level of the secondary pulmonary nodule in an exquisite way. Prof. J.A. Verschakelen and Dr. W. De Wever have taken an original but highly didactic approach to explaining and teaching the CT features of lung diseases and other diseases with a pulmonary component. The numerous superb colour drawings, together with the well chosen high resolution CT images, enable the reader to better understand the CT changes in patients with pul- monary diseases, to recognise characteristic appearances and distribution patterns of the lung parenchyma, and fi nally how to use these patterns to make a correct diagnosis or to narrow down the number of differential diagnostic possibilities. The fact that all chapters of this book have been authored by the two editors only ensures that the spe- cifi c concept and approach of this book is well respected throughout the whole volume. I congratulate the authors, both internationally well known chest radiologists, for writing this excellent and remarkable work. I can strongly recommend it to all trainees in radiology and pneumology, as it provides a perfect guide through the fi eld of HRCT of the lung, as well as to certifi ed medical specialists who want to update their knowledge in CT of the lung. I am confi dent that this volume will meet with the same success among readers as many of the previous volumes published in this series. Leuven Albert L. Baert ...