OSBORN's Brain. Imaging, Pathology, and Anatomy

TRAUMA
Trauma Overview
Primary Effects of CNS Trauma
Secondary Effects and Sequelae of CNS Trauma

 

NONTRAUMATIC HEMORRHAGE AND VASCULAR LESIONS
Approach to Nontraumatic Hemorrhage and Vascular Lesions
Spontaneous Parenchymal Hemorrhage
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Aneurysms
Vascular Malformations
Arterial Anatomy and Strokes
Venous Anatomy and Occlusions
Vasculopathy

 

INFECTION, INFLAMMATION, AND DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Approach to Infection, Inflammation, and Demyelination
Congenital, Acquired Pyogenic, and Acquired Viral Infections
Tuberculosis and Fungal, Parasitic, and Other Infections
HIV/AIDS
Demyelinating and Inflammatory Diseases

 

NEOPLASMS, CYSTS, AND TUMOR-LIKE LESIONS
Introduction to CNS Neoplasms and Nonneoplastic Cysts
Adult-Type Diffuse Gliomas
Pediatric-Type Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas
Pediatric-Type Diffuse High-Grade Gliomas
Circumscribed Astrocytic Gliomas
Glioneuronal and Neuronal Tumors
Ependymal Tumors
Choroid Plexus Tumors
Embryonal Tumors
Pineal and Germ Cell Tumors
Cranial Nerve Tumors
Meningiomas
Mesenchymal, Nonmeningothelial Tumors
Hematolymphoid Tumors
Sellar Region Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions
Metastases and Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Nonneoplastic Cysts
Miscellaneous Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions

 

TOXIC, METABOLIC, DEGENERATIVE, AND CSF DISORDERS
Approach to Toxic, Metabolic, Degenerative, and CSF Disorders
Toxic Encephalopathy
Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Acquired Metabolic and Systemic Disorders
Dementias and Brain Degenerations
Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders

 

CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS AND GENETIC TUMOR SYNDROMES
Approach to Congenital Malformations
Posterior Fossa Malformations
Commissural and Cortical Maldevelopment
Holoprosencephalies, Related Disorders, and Mimics
Genetic Tumor Syndromes Involving the CNS
Vascular Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Anomalies of the Skull and Meninges

Combining informative, meticulously crafted prose with more than 4,000 high-quality images, Osborn's Brain, third edition, is a comprehensive, easy to understand, and visually stunning learning curriculum from highly esteemed author Dr. Anne G. Osborn. This fully revised edition provides a solid framework for understanding the complex subject of brain imaging, integrating relevant information from Dr. Osborn’s entire career of accumulated knowledge, experience, and interest in neuropathology, neurosurgery, and clinical neurosciences. While neuroradiologists will find intriguing, thought-provoking insights included especially for them in every chapter, Osborn’s Brain is an excellent review resource for physicians at all levels of expertise—from seasoned radiologists and neurosurgeons to new and senior residents or fellows.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

 

Anne G. Osborn

Dr. Anne G. Osborn is an internationally recognized lecturer and acclaimed professor of neuroradiology noted around the world for helping establish the field of neuroradiology, and contributing valuable knowledge about the head, neck, spine, and the central and peripheral nervous system. She is regarded as one of the world’s most prominent neuroradiologists. Prior to writing Osborn’s Brain, her award-winning publishing efforts cited her as one of the “20 Most Influential” people in radiology as well as one of four innovative educators inspiring a generation of radiologists to excel in research, clinical skill, and leadership. Osborn is currently a University of Utah Distinguished Professor and Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. She is author of the prior 2 editions of her signature bestselling title, Osborn’s Brain which as well as the author of Diagnostic Imaging: Brain, now in its 4th edition.

Affiliations and expertise
University Distinguished Professor and Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, William H. and Patricia W. Child Presidential Endowed Chair in Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Luke L. Linscott

Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Neuroradiologist, Vice Chair, Department of Medical Imaging, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Karen L. Salzman

Karen L. Salzman, MD is Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. She is the Neuroradiology Section Chief and Associate Fellowship Director, and holds the Leslie W. Davis Endowed Chair in Neuroradiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Neuroradiology Section Chief and Associate Fellowship Director, Leslie W. Davis Endowed Chair in Neuroradiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah