Luigi Grazioli – författare

Due to the latest developments in magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of liver pathology, a second, completely revised and enlarged edition of this book was felt necessary – despite only three years having elapsed since the first edition.

All chapters from the first edition have been revised and enriched with additional illustrations and information. New chapters have been added covering important and highly relevant topics, among which imaging of pseudolesions, imaging of neoplastic diseases in pediatric subjects, imaging of bile ducts, MR angiography and imaging pre and post liver transplantation.

Particular attention has been paid to the differential use of contrast agents with emphasis placed on the authors’ broad experience of MR imaging of focal liver lesions using different contrast agents. The diverse mechanisms of action of all MR contrast agents applicable for liver imaging are explained in detail and comparative examples are provided.

As was the case with the first edition, this book will prove invaluable to radiologists wishing to further expand or consolidate their routine approach to MR imaging of the liver.

Lo sviluppo tecnologico dell''imaging integrato dell’apparato urogenitale ha portato al miglioramento della qualità delle immagini e dei risultati diagnostici e clinici. Questo testo tratta l''argomento in modo completo partendo dall’anatomia normale macroscopica e radiologica, per considerare poi le singole patologie di tipo malformativo, litiasico, infiammatorio e neoplastico, negli aspetti anatomopatologici, clinici e di diagnosi. In particolare, in ambito oncologico è trattata la problematica del tumore primitivo e della recidiva. Una sezione è dedicata alla statica e dinamica del pavimento pelvico. Conclude la trattazione una parte rivolta alla radiologia interventistica. Il volume risalta per la ricchissima iconografia, oltre 1000 tra disegni anatomici e immagini con dettagliate didascalie e si propone come testo di aggiornamento ed approfondimento indirizzato principalmente a radiologi, urologi, ginecologi e oncologi ma rappresenta un prezioso strumento anche per i medicidi medicina generale.

Nowadays, there is tremendous interest in an integrated imaging approach to urogenital diseases. This interest is tightly linked to the recent technological advances in ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Significant improvements in image quality have brought numerous clinical and diagnostic benefits to every medical specialty.

This book is organized in nine parts and twenty-seven chapters. The first six chapters review the normal macroscopic and radiological anatomy of the urogenital system. In subsequent chapters, urogenital malformations, lithiasis, as well as infectious and neoplastic disorders of the kidneys, bladder, urinary collecting system, and male and female genitalia are extensively discussed. The pathologic, clinical, and diagnostic (instrumental and not) features of each disease are described, with particular emphasis, in neoplastic pathologies, on primitive tumors and disease relapse. The statics and dynamics of the pelvic floor are addressed as well and there is a detailed presentation of state-of-the-art interventional radiology.

The volume stands out in the panorama of the current medical literature by its rich iconography. Over 1000 anatomical illustrations and images, with detailed captions, provide ample evidence of how imaging can guide the therapeutic decision-making process. Imaging of Urogenital Diseases is an up-to-date text for radiologists, urologists, gynecologists, and oncologists, but it also certainly provides an invaluable tool for general practitioners. Its succinct, well-reasoned approach integrates old and new knowledge to obtain diagnostic algorithms. This information will direct the clinician to the imaging modality best-suited to yielding the correct diagnosis.