Nicholas C. Gourtsoyiannis - Böcker

We are proud to offer this unique textbook,the first in Radiology, The International Congress of Radiology, its class presenting state-of-the-art radiologic images of The Radiological Society of North America Assembly, the entire body correlated with underlying pathology. among others made us believe that radiologists,as well This book is based on a categorical course presented for as pathologists and other specialists,would enjoy hav- 3 years at recent European Congresses of Radiology and ing in a single source the best of class in this educati- covers from head to toe,key aspects of human disease al method. This book is indeed a global effort since it - lending themselves well to the correlation of modern sembles the leading authorities in all major organ imaging techniques with microscopic and gross pathol- systems who use radiologic-pathologic correlation as a ogy. Obviously, the most suitable candidate for radio- research and teaching method.Many of the chapter - logic-pathologic correlation is the study of neoplasms, thors have dedicated the bulk of their professional life to since they are resected ideally in toto and therefore offer educating radiologists throughout the world using this excellent gross-imaging comparisons. Although there is method. There are experts from 12 European countries a wealth of educational material based on radiolog- and the USA.

This volume, which explains why, when, and how abdominal MRI should be used, focuses in particular on the most recent developments in the field. After introductory chapters on technical considerations, protocol optimization, and contrast agents, MRI of the various solid and hollow viscera of the abdomen is addressed in a series of detailed chapters. Relevant clinical information is provided, and state of the art protocols presented. With the help of numerous high-quality illustrations, normal, variant, and abnormal imaging findings are described and potential artefacts highlighted. Differential diagnosis is given extensive consideration, and comparisons are made with competing methodologies when relevant. Each of the chapters is rounded off by a section on "pearls and pitfalls". The closing chapters focus on findings in the pediatric abdomen, advances in MRI specifically relevant to cancer patients, and the use of abdominal MRI at 3 Tesla. This book, written by leading experts, will be of value to all who are involved in learning, performing, interpreting, and reporting abdominal MRI examinations.