MRI of the Liver : Imaging Techniques, Contrast Enhancement, Differential Diagnosis

An indispensable companion in the MR suite! Magnetic resonance imaging is a modality that is carried out under highly standardized conditions. Without knowledge of proper patient positioning and setting of parameters on the MR scanner, the quality of resultant images cannot be optimized. This book provides in easy-to-use form the general principles of patient positing in MR imaging, and the appropriate scanning parameters, as used most commonly in hospital departments and practice. The text is organized in a manner that follows the chronological order of examination steps: - preparation for the examination and materials needed; - specifics as to patient positioning and choice of coils; - protocols for carrying out the examination; - examples of recommended MR imaging sequence parameters; - tips and tricks Besides the classic indications arising from neurological and orthopedic disorders, this book includes positioning information for the entire body and adjunct examinations, including MR angiography and MR cholangiography examinations. Annotation Recent technological developments have broadened considerably the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of liver pathology. Today, MR imaging is not looked upon merely as a problem-solving technique but is widely considered the principal imaging modality for both the detection and accurate diagnosis of focal and diffuse liver disease. Advances in hardware and sequence design and the advent of novel contrast agents with liver-specific properties have contributed towards making MRI of the liver a routine clinical application. Comparednbsp;with previous publications on the application of MRI to study the liver, this book stands out in at least three major respects:nbsp; - It presents in a clear and concise manner the current approaches to routine MRI of the liver, taking account of the hardware and software currently available from the major manufacturers and proposing imaging protocols for each.nbsp; - A vast number of illustrations describe the pathologic and radiological correlations of the principal focal and diffuse liver diseases.nbsp; - It presents a practical rationale for the use of contrast agents with liver-specific properties. This book will prove invaluable to radiologists wishing to expand or consolidate their routine approach to MR imaging of the liver Due to the latest developments in magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of liver pathology, a second, completely revised and enlarged edition of this book was felt necessary – despite only three years having elapsed since the first edition. All chapters from the first edition have been revised and enriched with additional illustrations and information. New chapters have been added covering important and highly relevant topics, among which imaging of pseudolesions, imaging of neoplastic diseases in pediatric subjects, imaging of bile ducts, MR angiography and imaging pre and post liver transplantation. Particular attention has been paid to the differential use of contrast agents with emphasis placed on the authors'broad experience of MR imaging of focal liver lesions using different contrast agents. The diverse mechanisms of action of all MR contrast agents applicable for liver imaging are explained in detail and comparative examples are provided. As was the case with the first edition, this book will prove invaluable to radiologists wishing to further expand or consolidate their routine approach to MR imaging of the liver. Due to the latest developments in magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of liver pathology, a second, completely revised and enlarged edition of this book was felt necessary? despite only three years having elapsed since the first edition. All chapters from the first edition have been revised and enriched with additional illustrations and information. New chapters have been added covering important and highly relevant topics, among which imaging of pseudolesions, imaging of neoplastic diseases in pediatric subjects, imaging of bile ducts, MR angiography and imaging pre and post liver transplantation. Particular attention has been paid to the differential use of contrast agents with emphasis placed on the authors? broad experience of MR imaging of focal liver lesions using different contrast agents. The diverse mechanisms of action of all MR contrast agents applicable for liver imaging are explained in detail and comparative examples are provided. As was the case with the first edition, this book will prove invaluable to radiologists wishing to further expand or consolidate their routine approach to MR imaging of the liver "All chapters from the first edition have been revised and enriched with additional illustrations and information. New chapters have been added, covering important and highly relevant topics, including imaging of pseudolesions, imaging of neoplastic diseases in pediatric subjects, imaging of biliary system, imaging of the liver pre- and post-surgery/ablative therapy, and MR angiography." "Particular attention has been paid to the differential use of contrast agents, with emphasis placed on the authors' broad experience with different contrast agents for MR imaging of focal liver lesions. The diverse mechanisms of action of all MR contrast agents applicable for liver imaging are explained in detail and numerous comparative examples are provided."--Jacket Comprehensive Reference Provides Modern Imaging Techniques, Administration And Strategies For Mri, Histological Classification Of Liver Pathologies, And Radiological Features Of Benign And Malignant Liver Lesions. Expanded-outline Format With Halftone Illustrations. Günther Schneider, Luigi Grazioli, Sanjay Saini (eds.). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.