Neuroradiology & Book

[PKPK]

I am an MS4 planning to do a neuroradiology rotation and was wondering if anyone had suggestions about a good book to use. Would the squires etc general books be the best way to go, or can anyone recommend a dedicated neurorads book?

At this point, I am planning to pursue rads, possibly with a neuro fellowship, but not 100% sure. Still trying to decide if I like neuro enough to go that route towards neurointerventional. After doing a diagnostic rads rotation (we rotated through each subspecialty area for 3-4 days), I cant get myself to apply to neuro now. I know this topic has been discussed a few times, but can anyone chime in? I keep reading posts saying that rads are shying away from neuro/interventional, leaving a path soon to be wide open for neurologists/neurosurg.

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[colbgw02]

I use Neuroradiology: The Requisites a lot, but it's relatively long and might be a little beyond what you need right now.

Consider the Neuroradiology Companion by Castillo. It's not a text, but more like a ready reference that still has a lot of useful information that can be read more quickly.

 

[novado]

Case review for neuroradiology is also good if you do not have the time or money for the requisites. Don't forget to just know your basic anatomy also.

 

[Docxter]

I second Neuroradiology Companion by Castillo for any medical student.

 

[PKPK]

Does the neuro companion book cover the anatomy portion well in depth, or would you suggest a separate book for that?

 

[hans19]

Does the neuro companion book cover the anatomy portion well in depth, or would you suggest a separate book for that?

I third Castillo
I never read Castillo, but glossed over it before the oral boards. Seems like the best 'high yield' reference. High yield info is definitely not the emphasis of the Neuro requisites.

 

[Docxter]

It does not focus on neuroanatomy. That you need to get from other sources.

 

[PKPK]

Thanks for your responses. I picked up the castillo book the other day, and it definitely seems a lot more manageable than the requisites series.

Does anyone have recommendations on a source for neuroanatomy in imaging? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[vail]

excellent neuroanatomy text:

Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases, by Blumenfeld