Fundamentals of Body MRI, 3rd Edition

Effectively perform and interpret MR body imaging with this concise, highly illustrated resource! Fundamentals of Body MRI, 3rd Edition, covers the essential concepts residents, fellows, and practitioners need to know, laying a solid foundation for understanding the basics and making accurate diagnoses. This easy-to-use title in the Fundamentals of Radiology series covers all common body MR imaging indications and conditions, while providing new content on body MRI emergencies, physics, and noninterpretive skills with an emphasis on quality and safety.

Key Features

• Covers all common body MR imaging content, along with discussion of how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results—all summarized in an easy-to-read format with practical applications throughout.
• Features more than 1,600 detailed MRI images and 100 algorithms and diagrams that highlight key findings and help you grasp visual nuances of images you’re likely to encounter.
• Contains extensively revised content on liver lesions, including new coverage on LI-RADS system, and new safety tips and guidelines that keep you up to date.
• Includes new information on MR defecography and advances in rectal cancer staging and post-treatment imaging, including new content on inflammatory bowel disease.
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

CONTENTS

1 Body MRI Physics of MRI Safety
2 MRI of Focal Liver Lesions
3 MRI of Diffuse Liver Disease
4 MRI of the Gallbladder and Biliary System
5 MRI of the Pancreas and Spleen
6 MRI of the Kidneys, Adrenal Glands, and Retroperitoneum
7 MRI of the Gastrointestinal System
8 MRI of the Uterus, Cervix, and Vagina
9 MRI of the Ovaries and Adnexa
10 MRI of the Prostate and Male Genitourinary System
11 Body MRI Emergencies

Appendix
Index