MR Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis

The quality of the images provided is exemplary!...The book can be used as a learning tool for residents and as a great reference for fellows and practicing radiologists - The Bookshelf February 2011, Vipul Sharma, MD

Presented by a team of experts in the specialty, this book provides a comprehensive overview of MRI of the abdomen and pelvis in adult and pediatric patients. The book's organization by organ or organ system allows the reader to approach the field one topic at a time. Each chapter lists the indications for MRI, describes in detail the specific imaging technique, and shows the MR appearance of normal anatomy and pathologic entities.

Highlights:

• Presents more than 1,000 high-quality abdominal and pelvic MR scans
• Includes all recent technical developments and new indications
• Summarizes MR imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and imaging protocols in easy-to-read tables
• Features chapters on abdominal MR angiography and MRI in children
• Compares the qualities of MRI with other imaging modalities

An excellent introduction to the field, MR Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis is a valuable reference that provides practical guidelines for all radiologists in the clinical setting.

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"A comprehensive overview ...of specific techniques for indications of MRI. Well-illustrated chapters treating each organ/organ system ...contain descriptions of specific techniques, parameters, contrast media, MRI findings, and differential diagnoses." -- booknews.com

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1) The Liver
Focal Liver Lesions
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
MR Appearance of Normal Anatomy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Use of Tissue-Specific Contrast Agents
Diagnostic Performance of MRI in Patients with Focal Liver Lesions
Diffuse Liver Disease
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
2) The Bile and Pancreatic Ducts
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique and Strategy
Coil
Pulse Sequences
Patient Preparation
Recommended Imaging Protocol
Normal Anatomy and Anatomic Variants
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Strictures
Stones
Inflammatory Conditions
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Masses
3) The Pancreas
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Imaging Planes
Pulse Sequences
Contrast Agents
MR Appearance of Normal Anatomy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Congenital Anomalies
Inflammatory Disease
Pancreatic Neoplasia
Differentiation of Inflammatory Pseudotumor and Neoplasia
Pancreatic Transplant
4) The Spleen
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Imaging Planes
Pulse Sequences
Contrast Agents
MR Appearance of Normal Anatomy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Benign Tumors
Malignant Tumors
Infectious and Noninfectious Conditions
Trauma
Splenic Infarction
Diffuse Disease
5) The Gastrointestinal Tract
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Patient Preparation
Pulse Sequences
Imaging Strategy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Stomach
Small Intestine
Colon
Functional MRI
Outlook
6) The Rectum and Anal Canal
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Patient Preparation and Positioning
Contrast Agents
Coil Systems
Imaging Planes
Sequence Protocol
MR Appearance of Normal Anatomy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Rectal Carcinoma
Anal Carcinoma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Functional Disorders
7) The Kidneys and Upper Urinary Tract
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Coils
Pulse Sequences
Contrast Agents
MR Appearance of Normal Anatomy
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Benign Disease
Malignant Renal Tumors
Functional Renal Imaging
Evaluation of Living Kidney Donors
Transplant Kidneys
8) The Adrenals
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Pulse Sequences
Contrast Agents
Image Analysis
Anatomy and Normal MR Appearance
MR Appearance of Pathologic Entities
Benign Conditions
Malignant Tumors
Rational Strategy for Differentiating Adrenal Lesions
9) The Retroperitoneum
Introduction
Indications
Imaging Technique
Imaging Planes
Pulse Sequences
Contrast Agents
Anatomy
Classification of Soft Tissue Tumors
Primary Diagnostic Assessment by MRI
MRI in Tumor Recurrenc...

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