Mr Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis

AUTHOR(S)

• Bernd Hamm, MD
  Professor, Dept. of Radiology and Radiotherapy, Charité University, Berlin, Germany
• Michael Laniado, MD
  Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Carl Gustav Carus Hospital, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany Hospitals, Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Germany
• Gabriel Paul Krestin, MD, PhD
  Professor, Dept. of Radioloy, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Matthias Taupitz, MD Dipl.-Phys.
  Professor of Radiology and Physicist, Department of Radiology, Charit é University Clinic, Berlin, Germany
• Volkmar Nicolas, MD
  Professor, Dept. of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Berufsgenossenschaftliche (Trade Association)

DESCRIPTION

A straightforward and practical guide to abdominopelvic MR Imaging Presented by a team of experts in the specialty, this book provides a comprehensive overview of MR Imaging 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 MRI 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 easyto- 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.

• Each organ or organ system is treated in a separate chapter that can be read independently and begins with a concise description of the specific imaging technique.
• The individual chapters can be read as a cookbook with regard to the specific imaging technique and indications for MRI. The presentation of pathologic entities is lavishly illustrated and is completed by a description of the MRI findings and differential diagnoses.