Diagnostic Radiology in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to X-Ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Image Interpretation, Differential Diagnosis, and Decision- Making

Diagnostic Radiology in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to X-Ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Image Interpretation, Differential Diagnosis, and Clinical Decision-Making is a practical and clinically focused guide to understanding modern medical imaging and its role in diagnosis and patient management.The book provides clear coverage of the major imaging modalities, including X-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT, and hybrid imaging. It explains the physical principles behind image formation while connecting those principles directly to image quality, artifacts, technique selection, radiation safety, contrast media, and clinical interpretation.Readers are guided through a systematic approach to image interpretation, including lesion detection, localization, characterization, differential diagnosis, comparison with previous examinations, and integration with clinical information. Particular attention is given to diagnostic errors, perceptual mistakes, cognitive bias, reporting, critical findings, and effective communication with the clinical team.System-based chapters cover thoracic, cardiovascular, abdominal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, neurological, musculoskeletal, oncologic, breast, inflammatory, metabolic, and multisystem imaging. Common clinical problems such as pulmonary nodules, diffuse lung disease, pulmonary embolism, aortic disease, focal liver lesions, pancreatic abnormalities, renal masses, stroke, brain and spinal tumors, fractures, cancer staging, and treatment response are discussed using clinically relevant imaging principles.The book also addresses digital radiology, PACS, DICOM, teleradiology, structured reporting, artificial intelligence, machine learning, radiomics, quantitative imaging biomarkers, data security, and the future integration of advanced technologies into radiological practice.Designed for medical students, radiography and radiologic technology students, residents, postgraduate learners, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals, Diagnostic Radiology in Clinical Practice provides an accessible yet academically grounded reference for understanding how imaging findings are recognized, interpreted, and translated into meaningful clinical decisions.