Overview

This book is now updated to reflect the USMLE Step 2 exams with greater emphasis on case presentations and diagnostic skills. The new edition features approximately 400 new clinical vignettes with 500 accompanying questions. It contains expanded answers with reference to leading textbooks or journal articles. It is the ideal study tool for students preparing to take Step 2 of the UMSLE. It presents 75 clinical cases for review, accompanied by x-rays and CT scans. Each case is followed by two to three multiple-choice questions designed to test student's understanding of clinical and pathological topics. The PreTest also shows how to read x-rays and CT scans from a clinician's point of view and provides algorithms to aid in differential diagnosis. Clinical Pearls and algorithms promote accurate patient diagnosis and management skills.

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Author:   Juzar Ali ,  Warren G. Summer
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.10cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780071359597

ISBN 10:   0071359591
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   04 May 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780071181983
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Multiple Pulmonary Nodules Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Lung Masses Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Cavitary Lesions Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Hyperlucent Lung Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Cysts and Cystic-Appearing Lesions Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Diffuse Interstitial Disease Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Diffuse Airspace Disease Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Focal Airspace Homogenous Opacities Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Focal Airspace NonHomogeneous Opacities Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Unilateral Complete Opacification Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Pleural Disease Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Pulmonary Vascular Disease Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Mediastinal Compartments Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Cardiac and Pericardial Disease Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Chest Wall and Skeletal Deformities Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Diaphragmatic Lesions Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Lines/Devices/Complications in ICU Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Pediatric Cases Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations Lung Transplant Patients Questions Discussions, Answers, and Explanations

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Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State Universoty Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA Howard A. Bucchner Professor and Section Chief Director, Pulmonary Services Chief, Pulmonary Services Section of Pummonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA

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