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. Organized by anatomic region, the text presents brief descriptions of pathophysiology followed by detailed discussion of characteristics of the relevant organ or system. Extensively updated and revised throughout, the new third edition includes over 2,500 figures, of which more than 500 are all-new, including over 200 3T images presented throughout the organ systems. Two all-new chapters are also included, one discussing MRI in pregnancy, and another on MRI of the Breast.

Review

“Changes have been incorporated into the 20 contributed chapters (numerous 3T images are included). The text as a whole continues to emphasize “short duration imaging studies that combine comprehensive information and consistent image quality” and “multiple examples of disease processes both rare and common, so that the reader has guidance on the appearances of virtually all diseases processes in the abdomen, pelvis, chest and breast, to compare their own cases against” – (from the preface). Presentation is in two volumes.” (SciTech Book News, December 2010)

From the Author

This book offers a comprehensive description of the full range of abdomino-pelvic diseases, and is lavishly illustrated, emphasizing a pattern recognition approach. New techniques and contrast agents are described and a correlation is made with current pathology literature. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Contents

۱ Diagnostic Approach to Protocoling and Interpreting MR Studies of the Abdomen and Pelvis
۲ Liver
۳ Gallbladder And Biliary System
۴ Pancreas
۵ Spleen
۶ Gastrointestinal Tract
۷ Peritoneal Cavity
۸ Adrenal Glands
۹ Kidneys
۱۰ Retroperitoneum and Body Wall
۱۱ Bladder and Nongender Pelvis
۱۲ Male Pelvis
۱۳ Female Urethra and Vagina
۱۴ Uterus And Cervix
۱۵ Adnexa
۱۶ Maternal Conditions In Pregnancy
۱۷ Fetus
۱۸ Chest
۱۹ Contrast Agents
۲۰ Magnetic Resonance-Positron Emission Tomography (MR-PET)