Diseases of the brain, head and neck, spine : diagnositic imaging and interventional techniques : 36th International Diagnostic Course in Davos (IDKD), Davos, March 27 - April 2, 2004

The International Diagnostic Course in Davos (IDKD) offers a unique learning experience for imaging specialists in training as well as for experienced radi­ ologists and clinicians wishing to be updated on the current state of the art and the latest developments in the fields of imaging and image-guided interventions. This annual course is focused on organ systems and diseases rather than on modalities. This year's program deals with neuroradiology and radiology of the spine. During the course, the topics are discussed in group seminars and in ple­ nary sessions with lectures by world-renowned experts and teachers. While the seminars present state-of-the-art summaries, the lectures are oriented towards fu­ ture developments. These proceedings represent a condensed version of the contents presented un­ der the 20 topics dealing with imaging and interventional therapies in the neuro­ radiology and radiology of the spine. The topics encompass all the relevant imag­ ing modalities including conventional x-rays, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography, as well as image-guid­ ed interventional techniques. The volume is designed to be an "aide-memoire" for the course participants so that they can fully concentrate on the lectures and participate in the discussions without the need of taking notes. Additional information is found on the web page of the IDKD (httpll:www.idkd.ch).

The lectures and seminars of this annual course are directed towards experienced radiologists and clinicians as well as those in training. Twenty topics were presented, including brain tumors, neuroimaging of the cerebral vessel, imaging and management of acute stroke, brain ischemia, demyelinating diseases, brain degeneration and aging, infestious diseases of the central nervous system, and cerebral infections. Each essay includes discussion the imaging techniques employed alongside detailed description of the various existing conditions. A list of suggested reading is provided for each essay. The volume is illustrated with b&w plates. It is not indexed. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Reviewer:Kevin T Wanebo, MD(University of Colorado Health Sciences Center)
Description:This is an important current summary of key disease processes and imaging in neuroradiology.
Purpose:The authors surely meet their stated objective of summarizing key neuroimaging topics for participants at the 36th International Diagnostic Course in Davos.
Audience:The book is primarily oriented to physicians involved in diagnosis of diseases of the brain and spinal cord, while remaining very beneficial for radiology residents or any other physicians with focused interests in neuroradiology.
Features:This is overall an excellent current summary of diagnostic imaging of key neoplastic, vascular, infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, and traumatic processes involving the brain or spinal cord. Also included are separate sections on imaging of visual, auditory, oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and sinus pathology. The organization is straightforward, but the content quite complex. However, there is minimal discussion of interventional techniques as the title might suggest. Also, some sections would benefit from representative images and clear references, and an index would be helpful.
Assessment:Overall, this book offers excellent concise information on current imaging of key neuropathology.

Front Matter....Pages I-VIII Brain Tumors....Pages 3-10 Neuroimaging of Cerebral Vessels: Evidence-based Medicine in the Evaluation of Acute Stroke and Aneurysm Detection....Pages 11-13 Evaluation of the Cerebral Vessels....Pages 14-19 Imaging and Management of Acute Stroke....Pages 20-26 Brain Ischemia....Pages 27-33 Haemorrhagic Cerebral Vascular Disease....Pages 34-35 Hemorrhagic Vascular Pathology....Pages 36-43 Demyelinating Diseases....Pages 44-49 Brain Degeneration and Aging....Pages 50-54 Imaging the Effects of Systemic Metabolic Diseases on the Brain....Pages 55-59 Neuroradiological Diagnosis of Craniocerebral and Spinal Trauma: Current Concepts....Pages 60-72 Nontraumatic Neuroemergencies....Pages 73-76 Imaging the Patient with Seizures....Pages 77-84 Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System....Pages 85-92 Cerebral Infections....Pages 93-99 Diseases of the Sella....Pages 100-106 Neuroimaging Diagnosis of Primary Brain Neoplasms in Childhood....Pages 107-111 Central Nervous System Diseases in Children....Pages 112-117 Orbit and Visual Pathways....Pages 118-123 Temporal Bone and Auditory Pathways....Pages 124-129 Imaging the Temporal Bone....Pages 130-135 Imaging the Pharynx and Oral Cavity....Pages 136-145 Imaging of the Larynx....Pages 146-148 Imaging the Larynx and Hypopharynx....Pages 149-157 Paranasal Sinuses and Nose: Normal Anatomy and Pathologic Processes....Pages 158-164 Nose, Paranasal Sinuses and Adjacent Spaces....Pages 165-173 Degenerative Diseases of the Spine....Pages 174-180 Degenerative Diseases and Pain Syndromes....Pages 181-183 Neoplastic Spinal Cord Disease....Pages 184-188 Spinal Trauma and Spinal Cord Injury....Pages 189-192 Spinal Inflammation and Demyelinating Diseases....Pages 193-196 Spinal Inflammation and Demyelinating Diseases....Pages 197-200 The International Diagnostic Course in Davos (IDKD) offers a unique learning experience for imaging specialists in training as well as for experienced radiƯ ologists and clinicians wishing to be updated on the current state of the art and the latest developments in the fields of imaging and image-guided interventions. This annual course is focused on organ systems and diseases rather than on modalities. This year's program deals with neuroradiology and radiology of the spine. During the course, the topics are discussed in group seminars and in pleƯ nary sessions with lectures by world-renowned experts and teachers. While the seminars present state-of-the-art summaries, the lectures are oriented towards fuƯ ture developments. These proceedings represent a condensed version of the contents presented unƯ der the 20 topics dealing with imaging and interventional therapies in the neuroƯ radiology and radiology of the spine. The topics encompass all the relevant imagƯ ing modalities including conventional x-rays, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography, as well as image-guidƯ ed interventional techniques. The volume is designed to be an "aide-memoire" for the course participants so that they can fully concentrate on the lectures and participate in the discussions without the need of taking notes. Additional information is found on the web page of the IDKD (httpll:www.idkd.ch) Written by internationally renowned experts, this volume is a collection of chapters dealing with imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in neuroradiology and diseases of the spine. The different topics are disease-oriented and encompass all the relevant imaging modalities including X-ray technology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance, as well as image-guided interventional techniques. It represents a unique experience for residents in radiology as well as for experienced radiologists wishing to be updated on the current state of the art The designation "brain tumor" is commonly applied to a wide variety of intracranial mass lesions, each distinct in location, biology, treatment, and prognosis.