Luca Giovanella - Böcker

This book considers how Nuclear Medicine treatments have been further developed in the past several years and are now widely applied in clinical practice, especially in oncological patients, in addition to radioiodine therapy for various thyroid diseases. These treatments are very effective when properly indicated, but side effects and complications specifically related to the radioactive drugs and other potential clinical problems should also be considered, since other treatments, e.g. chemotherapy or radiotherapy, are frequently administered before, simultaneously with and/or after radionuclide therapies. Consequently, cumulative toxicities and treatment interactions must be considered, and physicians prescribing treatments should be capable of preventing (when possible) and properly diagnosing and treating such side effects and complications. Accordingly, expertise in radionuclide therapy and extensive clinical expertise are required to appropriately manage critical cases.This book provides essential information on the physiopathology and radiopharmacy of radionuclide treatments and addresses potential side effects and complications by providing a rapid consultation guide for clinicians: synopses, diagnostic flow-charts and treatment schedules for a range of nuclear medicine treatments

This book considers how Nuclear Medicine treatments have been further developed in the past several years and are now widely applied in clinical practice, especially in oncological patients, in addition to radioiodine therapy for various thyroid diseases.

This open access book summarizes the findings of recent evidence-based articles (meta-analyses) on the use of positron emission tomography (PET) for various clinical indications.

This open access book summarizes the findings of recent evidence-based articles (meta-analyses) on the use of positron emission tomography (PET) for various clinical indications.

This open access book provides basic concepts on Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics with special emphasis on different human thyroid diseases.

This open access book provides basic concepts on Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics with special emphasis on different human thyroid diseases.

This comprehensive book explores the advantages and limitations of various imaging modalities used in the preoperative assessment of hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands, while also covering surgical and histopathological aspects of parathyroid disorders.It delves into the technical details of each imaging technique, evaluates their accuracy in diverse clinical settings, provides comparative analyses, and discusses their cost-effectiveness. Parathyroid imaging is crucial for detecting hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands, especially in cases of primary hyperparathyroidism. Accurate localization of parathyroid glands is essential for successful surgical intervention. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, which is the only curative treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, offers numerous advantages over traditional bilateral neck exploration. However, the success of this approach heavily relies on both the surgeon's expertise and, particularly, on accurate preoperative imaging. The book also highlights the importance of parathyroid imaging in secondary hyperparathyroidism, aiding in the localization of all hyperfunctioning glands, including ectopic and supernumerary glands. Parathyroid imaging is indispensable in cases of persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism, as a repeat surgery is often more complex than the initial procedure, making the identification of hyperfunctioning glands critical for a positive outcome. In addition to well-established imaging methods such as ultrasound and traditional scintigraphy, newer technologies such as 4D-CT, MRI, PET/CT and PET/MR with various radiopharmaceuticals have significantly improved the accuracy of parathyroid gland localization, leading to improved outcomes for many patients. The selection of the imaging modality depends on factors such as accuracy, local expertise, patient-specific characteristics, availability and cost-effectiveness.This book serves as a valuable resource for nuclear medicine physicians, endocrinologists, radiologists, endocrine surgeons, and pathologists, encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to parathyroid gland disorders.

This atlas draws on a multidisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive overview on endocrine disorders of the head and neck, with particular emphasis on the role of imaging and image-guided procedures.

This atlas draws on a multidisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive overview on endocrine disorders of the head and neck, with particular emphasis on the role of imaging and image-guided procedures.

In this comprehensive, up-to-date book, authors from different laboratory and clinical areas link laboratory and clinical topics. Illustrated clinical cases detail the clinical role and limitations of different tumor markers.