[It] is an excellent textbook The Bookshelf March 2011Dx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail.Dx-Direct gets to the point:- Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs- Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis- Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and Key References...all combined with high-quality diagnostic images. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you!The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain, Gastrointestinal, Cardiac, Breast, Urogenital, Spinal, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal, Pediatric, Thoracic, Vascular