This fourth edition of Abdominal-Pelvic MRI provides the reader with a significant update on earlier works. Modern diagnostic MRI relies on the practitioner’s ability to distinguish between diseases through pattern recognition and experience, and this landmark reference provides the most complete coverage of magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with particular emphasis on illustrating benign, malignant and inflammatory lesions

Beginning with an introduction to relevant imaging physics, summary of contrast media for body imaging, and imaging protocols, the book is then organized by anatomic region. In order to regain a single volume the content focuses on providing high quality, representative illustrations of many entities and the accompanying text presents brief descriptions of pathophysiology followed by detailed discussion of the characteristics of the entities in the relevant organ or system.

• An established best-seller in this field updated with multiple brand new case figures supplying the reader with high quality examples of diagnoses and anatomy
• Includes discussion of  new sequences, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and a new chapter on MR/PET
• Describes techniques and tips for controlling motion, including radial acquisition and shorter breath hold acquisition using techniques of multigradient parallel imaging in order to achieve high quality images
• Offers practice advice and recommendations for contrast agents taking into account patient safety, efficacy, and cost
• Accompanying digital edition offers rapid search and easy figure download

Key features of the edition:

• Supplies the reader with high quality examples of diagnoses and anatomy

• Contains multiple brand new case figures

• Includes discussion of new sequences, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and a new chapter on MR/PET

• Considers important developments in using MRI imaging for the lung

• Describes techniques and tips for controlling motion, including radial acquisition and shorter breath hold acquisition using techniques of multigradient parallel imaging in order to achieve high quality images

• Offers practice advice and recommendations for contrast agents taking into account patient safety, efficacy, and cost

Develop a clear, confident, concept of the appearance of disease and understanding of abdominal-pelvic MRI with this essential resource.

Praise for earlier editions:

“This is an excellent text that includes a broad range of pathologic disorders related to the abdomen and pelvis and their imaging characteristics on MRI.” — Abdominal Imaging

 “The coverage is truly comprehensive and there are numerous illustrations providing not just classic appearances of lesions but variants as well.” — NMR in Medicine

“This is, and will continue to be, my primary text for body MRI in the reading room and the inclusion of more and better quality images than the previous edition is wonderful.” (Doody’sHealth Services)

Contents

Chapter 1 Diagnostic approach to protocoling and interpreting magnetic resonance studies of the abdomen and pelvis
Chapter 2 Liver
Chapter 3 Gallbladder and biliary system
Chapter 4 Pancreas
Chapter 5 Spleen
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal tract
Chapter 7 Peritoneal cavity
Chapter 8 Adrenal glands
Chapter 9 Kidneys
Chapter 10 Retroperitoneum and body wall
Chapter 11 Bladder and nongender pelvis
Chapter 12 Male pelvis
Chapter 13 Female urethra and vagina
Chapter 14 Uterus and cervix
Chapter 15 Adnexa
Chapter 16 Maternal conditions in pregnancy
Chapter 17 Fetus
Chapter 18 Chest
Chapter 19 Contrast agents
Chapter 20 Magnetic resonance-positron emission tomography