Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA [Paperback]

H. Jack Baskin (Editor), Daniel S. Duick (Editor), Robert A. Levine (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0387776338 | ISBN-13: 978-0387776330 | Edition: 2nd

This is a "user friendly" book, written specifically for the clinician, and offers a hands-on approach to using ultrasound in the evaluation and management of thyroid disease. It discusses new information regarding ultrasound and the subtleties one needs to know in the application of this technique. The book also presents many new innovative uses of ultrasound that are being implemented worldwide. This continues to be an important book, filling a void that exists in this field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the second edition: "Theoretical, practical, and even research topics are well represented in this book on thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound. … This book will be of interest to anyone who sees patients with thyroid diseases, practicing endocrinologists as well as endocrine fellows. … This excellent book on thyroid ultrasound will be very helpful to endocrinologists who care for patients with thyroid disease. It is well written and its wonderful ultrasound images help elucidate the numerous topics. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I recommend it very highly." (Ronald N Cohen, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2008) "This handy booklet certainly should be considered a valuable tool for all those who are in contact with thyroid diseases and/or thyroid disorders such as, for instance, endemic goiter and its epidemiology. … All dramatic advances in this field are described in 14 chapters written by experienced experts from two continents … ." (Endocrine Regulations, 2008) "This is the first comprehensive, up-to-date textbook in this field, which will give you meticulous information on every topic. Most of the images are of very high quality … . There are numerous image examples from each entity. There are many good recommendations in the book. … Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA, second edition, is a totally new book. It will be invaluable to anyone performing ultrasound examinations and ultrasound-guided cytologic biopsies with real-time image assessment of the thyroid and cervical lymph nodes." (Arne Heilo, Acta Radiologica, Issue 8, 2009)

From the Back Cover

Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA, Second Edition is a "user friendly" book for the clinician, using ultrasound in the evaluation and management of thyroid disease. It reviews new information regarding ultrasound and the subtleties one needs to know in the application of this technique.   With abundant ultrasound images, it demonstrates how ultrasound is integrated with the patient history, physical exam, and other thyroid tests (especially FNA biopsy) providing information on improving care.   The book presents numerous, new innovative uses of ultrasound that are being implemented worldwide.   Foreword by Leonard Wartofsky, MD, MACP, Chairman, Department of Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (May 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387776338
• ISBN-13: 978-0387776330
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for endocrinologists, March 4, 2011

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This review is from: Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA (Paperback)

This book it's a very useful guideline for endocrinologists. It contains basic principles we can apply daily and images are ilustrative and helpful.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner, March 16, 2009

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This review is from: Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA (Paperback)

Concise, quick read. Well illustrated. No complaints. Too basic for an advanced sonographer. Just right for a beginner.