Springer Genitourinary Radiology: Kidney, Bladder and Urethra: The Pathologic Basis

Product Description The book is lavishly illustrated with images from a vast collection of radiologic and pathologic images. They are accompanied by text that explains the key diagnostic features of each entity, including a discussion of differential diagnoses as appropriate. Review From the book reviews: “Editors V.S. Dogra and G.T. Mac Lennan … aimed to create a textbook that examines radiologic aspects of various urogenital diseases and their corresponding pathological features. … This textbook was based on an original concept which provides the reader with comprehensive information in two important fields, and is highly useful for clinicians. Richly illustrated, with photographs, tables and figures including gross and microscopic features of the diseases, this reference work will be useful for daily practice.” (European Urology Today, July-September, 2014) “This book certainly fulfills the purpose of presenting the imaging findings of all modalities and the corresponding gross and microscopic pathology all under one cover. It meets the needs of the trainees and practitioners in radiology and urology well. … It is attractive as a reference and review text for all involved in the care of patients with diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urethra, and it belongs on the shelf of the library of every educational institution.” (Bharat Raval, Radiology, Vol. 272 (2), August, 2014) “This book reviews diseases of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder with an emphasis on the correlation of imaging and pathological findings. … It should benefit practicing radiologists, residents, and fellows with an interest in GU radiology; pathologists and urologists also may find it helpful. … The comprehensive review of disease entities, the clinically oriented coverage, and the excellent image quality make this book an excellent resource for anyone with an interest in GU radiology or pathology.” (Yulia Melenevsky, Doody’s Book Reviews, June, 2013) From the Back Cover Genitourinary Radiology: Kidney, Bladder and Urethra: The Pathologic Basis provides a lavishly illustrated guide to the radiologic and pathologic features of a broad spectrum of genitourinary diseases of the urinary tract, including the entities most commonly  encountered in day to day practice. The editors are authorities in the fields of  genitourinary radiology and pathology, and the authors of each chapter are renowned radiologists. The pathology content of the chapters has been provided by an internationally recognized genitourinary pathologist.   Genitourinary Radiology: Kidney, Bladder and Urethra: The Pathologic Basis covers  inflammatory conditions, vascular disorders and cystic disease of the kidney; neoplasms of the kidney, renal pelvis, bladder and urethra; non-neoplastic disorders of the renal pelvis, bladder and urethra; kidney and bladder trauma; calculus disease; and medical renal disease. General, plain film, intravenous pyelography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine imaging and PET imaging of each disease entity are included. Accompanying the majority of the radiological narratives are complementary descriptions of the gross and microscopic features of the disease entities.    Genitourinary Radiology: Kidney, Bladder and Urethra: The Pathologic Basis is aimed at radiologists in private and academic practice, radiology residents, urologists, urology trainees, pathology trainees and fellows specializing in genitourinary pathology. Both experts and beginners can use this excellent reference book to enhance their skills in the fields of genitourinary radiology and pathology. About the Author Dr. Vikram S. Dogra is currently Professor of Radiology and  Urology at the University of Rochester New York. He is fellow of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology and fellow of the Society of  Uroradiology. He has taught and trained hundreds of radiology residents and trained many fellows in r