Imaging of the adrenal gland has made tremendous progress in the last decade as new technologies continue to evolve. Adrenal Imaging highlights the pertinent clinical and pathological information that underpins the accurate interpretation and use of adrenal imaging. Written by a prestigious group of international contributors, individual chapters in Adrenal Imaging serve as a relevant and up-to-date reference of adrenal imaging findings, algorithms and techniquesin CT, MR nuclear medicine, intervention and trauma. Summary sections at the end of each chapter illuminate key teaching points to enhance retention. Practical, comprehensive, and well illustrated Contributions from world-renowned adrenal experts Demonstrates the importance of the adrenal glands in medicine, surgery, and imaging Highlights new developments in adrenal imaging Reviews established adrenal imaging findings, algorithms, and techniques in CT, MR nuclear medicine, intervention, and trauma INDICE: Adrenal Embryology and Pathology.- Adrenal Cortical Dysfunction.- Adrenal Medullary Dysfunction.- Adrenal Role in Oncology.- Adrenal Surgery.- Imaging of Adrenal Dysfunction.- Imaging of Pheochromocytoma.- Adrenal Imaging Using CT: Differentiation of adenomas and metastases.- MRI of the Adrenals.- Adrenal Nuclear Medicine.- PET/CT of the Adrenals.- Adrenal Intervention and Trauma.- Future of Adrenal Imaging.
- ISBN: 978-1-934115-86-2
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 335
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés