Top 15 Recommended Books for Radiology

1. Core Radiology: A Visual Approach to Diagnostic Imaging

• The first and foremost recommended book by radiology residents in this category.
• Full of images and illustrations for each topic which is true to its name: “a visual approach”)
• It is Concise and to-the-point.
• Certain topics may not be covered in detail for which you can read the subspeciality books which are listed below.

 

2. Brant and Helms’ Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology BooK

• It Used to be the best book for radiology until Core Radiology took over the position.
• The newer edition has been expanded for cardiology and interventional radiology (IR).
• One should Make sure to get the version that is divided into volumes, which is easier to carry.

3. Textbook of Radiology and Imaging: 2-Volume Set by David Sutton Book.

• This is the number one recommended book for radiology residents in India.
• It has not been updated for a LONG time
• The chapter on Chest imaging is good.
• most of the examiners have read and followed to clear the practical knowledge.

4. Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology: 2-Volume Set 6th Edition Book

• Although it might be difficult to read two basic radiology books, I think Sutton and Grainger are complementary books.
• The chapter on Abdominal Radiograph is a must-read for residents to attend exams.
• Grainger is updated regularly.
• Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology 5th Edition Single Best Answer MCQs is a great source for the FRCR exam.

5. Chapman & Nakielny’s Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis

• This book is quite essential for all radiology residents and is MUST read for practical information in the radiology field.
• The updated 7th edition has divided the differentials in the book. These are now easier to recollect than the monotonous list in the previous versions.
• Also, look at the second part of the book. It has explained about 30-40 disease entities with point-wise radiology findings for each. Precise and easy to revise.

6. Radiology Review Manual – Dahnert

• Dahnert is a reference book for differentials.
•  It Has good illustrations which will be useful in the theory exams. The chapter on radiological signs in Hydatid disease is excellent!
•  But the book does not have radiological images

7. Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics

• Excellent general radiology book, especially for first-year radiology residents and medical students.
•  This book is Compiled by radiologists from the website learningradiology.com.

8. Felson’s Chest Roentgenology

• A foundation book that all radiology residents should read.
• It is a fun read to read with lots of examples from Felson’s personal.
• All students will at least have one case with a chest radiograph in their finals and you MUST understand the standard radiology signs (the silhouette sign, thoracic-abdominal sign etc) best described in Felson.

9. The Chest X-Ray: A Survival Guide by Gerald de Lacey

• A concise book that will give you the exact information that you are looking for.
•  There are a Lot of illustrations and radiographs which make it easy to catch difficult topics.
• easy to carry around which makes it an ideal book for your first x-ray rotation.

10. Weir & Abrahams’ Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy

•  one of THE best books for radiological anatomy
•  It Covers imaging anatomy for CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
• The latest edition also has a chapter dedicated to nuclear medicine.
• Very much an essential book for the FRCR part 1 exam.

11. Fundamentals of Body CT by Webb / Brant

• Recommended book for first-year residents during your first CT rotation.
• Properly organized and easy to read.
• The chest section is a good substitute for other books listed above.

12. CT and MRI of the Whole Body – Haaga

• It consists of a 2-volume book set that covers both CT and MRI for all body systems.
• This is the book that is used mostly for reading body CT and MRI.

13. Yochum And Rowe’s Essentials Of Skeletal Radiology

• An excellent book for bone tumors, arthritides, and endocrine bone disorders.
• Every topic has a pink “Capsule summary box” at the end of the topic which is quite useful for last-hour revision.

14. Osborn’s Brain

• Probably the ONLY book you will EVER need for neuroradiology!
• Fundamental books cover most of the neuroradiology required at a resident level

15. Pediatric Radiology

• At a resident level, a separate book is not required for pediatrics.
• For dedicated reading during fellowship or after residency following books are recommended:
• Caffey’s Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging, 2-Volume Set: Expert Consult
• Fundamentals of Pediatric Imaging (Fundamentals of Radiology) by Donnelly MD

      Some other books for residents

• Farr’s Physics for Medical Imaging
• Christensen’s Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
• MRI made easy Govind Chavhan
• Radiological Procedures by Bhushan N Lakhkar.
• Chapman &Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Procedures
• Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures Kandrappa