Imaging in Oncology (Cancer Treatment and Research Book 143)

**__Imaging in Oncology__** consists of scholarly reviews that describe the role of imaging in oncology for diagnosis, follow-up and image guided interventions. Experts in various fields of radiology have contributed to this book. The contents are organized into several sections based on the primary site of malignancy. Each section includes scholarly reviews on the present role of modern imaging techniques in malignancies involving different parts of the body. The reviews highlight new developments and advances in oncologic imaging and discusses established and new techniques such as plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR imaging, nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT. This textbook serves as an up-to-date, attractive, broad overview book of oncologicimaging for radiologists and others involved in oncologic care, particularly medical oncologists and radiation therapists. Series Editor's comments: __"There have been remarkable advances in oncologic imaging over the past decade. Leading figures in the field describe both the techniques and applications against a spectrum of malignancies. This text serves as a resource for clinicians and radiologists involved in cancer care."__ __Steven T. Rosen, M.D.__ __Series Editor__ Front Matter....Pages i-xi Anatomic, Physiologic and Metabolic Imaging in Neuro-Oncology....Pages 3-42 Imaging of Spinal Tumors....Pages 43-66 PET Imaging of Brain Tumors....Pages 67-92 Extracranial Head and Neck Neoplasms: Role of Imaging....Pages 93-117 Imaging of Thoracic Malignancies....Pages 121-144 Imaging of Mediastinal Tumors....Pages 145-175 Imaging Cardiac Tumors....Pages 177-196 Diagnostic Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions of Hepatobiliary Malignancies....Pages 199-228 Recent Advances in Imaging of Pancreatic Neoplasms....Pages 229-254 Imaging of Colorectal Carcinoma....Pages 255-280 Imaging of Primary Malignant Tumors of Peritoneal and Retroperitoneal Origin....Pages 281-297 Imaging of Urinary Tract Tumors....Pages 299-317 Current Status of Imaging for Adrenal Malignant Involvement....Pages 319-329 Recent Advances in Imaging of Male Reproductive Tract Malignancies....Pages 331-364 Imaging of Malignant Skeletal Tumors....Pages 367-422 Radiology of Soft Tissue Tumors Including Melanoma....Pages 423-452 Reticuloendothelium Malignancy: Current Role of Imaging....Pages 455-468 Pediatric Malignancies: Synopsis of Current Imaging Techniques....Pages 469-491 Interventional Radiology in Oncology....Pages 493-511 Breast Tumor Imaging....Pages 515-546 Erratum....Pages 547-547 Back Matter....Pages 547-565 Imaging in Oncology consists of scholarly reviews that describe the role of imaging in oncology for diagnosis, follow-up and image guided interventions. Experts in various fields of radiology have contributed to this book. The contents are organized into several sections based on the primary site of malignancy. Each section includes scholarly reviews on the present role of modern imaging techniques in malignancies involving different parts of the body. The reviews highlight new developments and advances in oncologic imaging and discusses established and new techniques such as plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR imaging, nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT. This textbook serves as an up-to-date, attractive, broad overview book of oncologic imaging for radiologists and others involved in oncologic care, particularly medical oncologists and radiation therapists. Series Editor's comments: "There have been remarkable advances in oncologic imaging over the past decade. Leading figures in the field describe both the techniques and applications against a spectrum of malignancies. This text serves as a resource for clinicians and radiologists involved in cancer care." Steven T. Rosen, M.D. Series Editor Imaging in Oncology will serve as an up-to-date, attractive book of oncologic imaging for radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists and others involved in oncologic care. This volume provides pertinent clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. It reviews the role of established and upcoming techniques in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT for oncologic imaging as well as image-guided intervention. The book also highlights new developments and advances in oncologic imaging. Imaging in Oncology will appeal to physicians in practice and in training and to all interested in oncologic imaging. This pertinently illustrated and well referenced text serves as an up-to-date, attractive book of oncologic imaging for radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists and others involved in oncologic care. This volume, with chapter contributions from world-renowned experts, provides clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. The book also highlights new developments and advances in oncologic imaging. Imaging in Oncology describes the role of imaging in oncology for diagnosis, follow-up and image guided interventions. Experts in the varying fields of radiology have contributed to this book. The contents are organized into several sections based on the primary site of malignancy