Imaging of the Newborn, Infant, and Young Child by Leonard E. Swischuk, 5th ed.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2003, $199
Now in its fifth edition, this classic pediatric radiology text has undergone welcome additions since 1997. At over 1,200 pages, new material has been added, including significant textual revision, as well as updated illustrations and images. In the case of the latter, subtle findings are labeled clearly without being obtrusive. The print quality of the 1,000-plus images is excellent.
The book retains its systems-based organization, with sections in chest, neck and upper airway, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, brain, and spine. Each section begins with normal anatomy and normal variants. This is essential in pediatric imaging where normal appearance can vary considerably given the age of the patient.
For selected topics, the author discusses the pathophysiology of the underlying disease process, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the imaging findings. The author also makes use of gross and microscopic pathological correlation.
New to this edition is the appendix, which features differential diagnoses tables. There are many books available on differential diagnoses, but they often combine adult and pediatric diseases, without a dedicated pediatric radiology section.
Here, disease entities are listed in order of frequency and commonality. The tables of differential diagnoses can serve as a concise method of review, either after reading each corresponding section, or later for preparation for the board exams.
Imaging of the Newborn, Infant, and Young Child serves as an excellent reference for a resident during the first month of pediatric radiology. This well-written text should be considered a primary read throughout residency and into daily practice.
AuntMinnie.com contributing writer
February 12, 2004
Dr. Sudberry is a radiology resident at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He is serving as chief resident for 2003-2004.
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