Radionuclide imaging of infection and inflammation : a pictorial case-based atlas

This atlas fills a gap in the literature by documenting in detail the role of nuclear medicine imaging of infection and inflammation. The pathophysiologic and molecular mechanisms on which radionuclide imaging of infection/inflammation is based are clearly explained, but the prime focus of the book is on the clinical relevance of such procedures. Their impact is demonstrated by a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases that describe the most commonly observed scintigraphic patterns, as well as anatomic variants and technical pitfalls. Due attention is paid to the application of recently developed techniques, including multimodality fusion imaging such as SPECT/CT and PET/CT. Emphasis is placed in particular on the ability of multimodality imaging to increase both the sensitivity and the specificity of radionuclide imaging. This atlas will be an excellent learning tool for residents in nuclear medicine and illuminating for other specialists with an interest in the field. Learning tool especially useful for residents in nuclear medicine and for specialists in nuclear medicine approaching the field. Useful integration for residents and for specialists also in infectious and autoimmune diseases, as well as in orthopedics Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Normal Findings from Different Radiopharmaceuticals and Techniques, with Variants and Pitfalls....Pages 1-22 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Soft Tissue Infections....Pages 23-38 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bone and Joint Infection....Pages 39-80 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Joint Prosthesis Infections....Pages 81-106 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Vascular Prosthesis....Pages 107-133 Nonorthopedic or Cardiovascular Implantable Device Infection....Pages 135-163 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Infections and Inflammation of Central Nervous System, Head and Neck Structures....Pages 165-180 Infective Endocarditis and Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infection....Pages 181-204 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of FUO....Pages 205-228 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdominal Infections and Inflammation....Pages 229-252 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Diabetic Foot....Pages 253-269 Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lung Infection....Pages 271-288 Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases....Pages 289-331 Annotation This atlas documents the role of nuclear medicine imaging of infection and inflammation, offering illustrated teaching cases which illustrate commonly observed patterns and variations Elena Lazzeri ... [et Al.] ; Forewords By Christopher J. Palestro And Giovanni Lucignani. Includes Bibliographical References. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.