ExpertDDx: Brain and Spine, 3rd Edition

By: Karen L. Salzman, Jhaveri D. Miral, Jeffrey S. Ross, and Anne G. Osborn

ISBN: 9780443106941

Pub Date: April 10, 2023

Reviewed By:  Yash D. Shah, M.D. MPH (Northwell Health)

Description 

This third-edition book has been significantly updated to ensure its relevance and clinical applicability in neuroradiology. It incorporates the latest WHO classification and nomenclature for CNS tumors and includes newly recognized conditions and differential diagnoses. With fully updated references and genetic information based on the latest Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database, readers can trust that the content aligns with the latest advancements in the field. 

Purpose 

This book continues to set the standard in the world of differential diagnosis. 

What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage, encompassing over 275 of the most crucial differential diagnoses across a wide spectrum of central nervous system diseases. The content is thoughtfully organized, presenting differentials based on anatomy, imaging patterns, modalities, and clinical scenarios for each region of the brain and spine. The visual presentation is exceptional, featuring numerous well-annotated images that vividly illustrate the typical and variant manifestations for each diagnosis. 

Audience 

This book caters to providers at all levels of experience, from trainees looking to sharpen their diagnostic skills to generalists seeking reassurance regarding appropriate differentials and subspecialists benefitting from quick confirmation and reminders of pertinent rare entities. Authored by esteemed leaders in the field, the book remains an indispensable reference guide for radiology, neuroradiology, and neurology practitioners, aiding them in quickly reaching definitive or refined differential diagnoses based on imaging findings and clinical data. 

Features 

The book is thoughtfully divided into two main sections — Skull and Brain, and Spine — with formatting enhancements such as separate adult and pediatric differential diagnosis lists for quick reference. The combination of consistently sharp images, clear annotations, and concise text expertly guides readers through key findings, categories, and characteristics, making it easier to distinguish between potential diagnoses. The book serves as an essential problem-solving tool, guiding readers toward definitive and actionable findings. 

Assessment 

This book exemplifies excellence in neuroradiology literature and maintains its position as a definitive and unparalleled resource for differential diagnosis. 

With the collective expertise of its esteemed authors and a wealth of high-quality images, the book proves to be an invaluable asset for neuroscience providers seeking to excel in the field of brain and spine imaging and diagnosis. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Yash D Shah, MD MPH (Northwell Health), Doody’s Score: 99 – 5 Stars! 

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