Brain and Spine Imaging Patterns

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Sharpen your diagnostic skills for brain and spine disorders with this unique patterns-based approach to learning Brain and Spine Imaging Patterns presents a systematic approach to understanding one of the most challenging areas of radiologic interpretation. Uniquely organized by various patterns seen on CT, MRI, and plain radiography imaging rather than pathology, the book carefully guides you toward a group of differential diagnoses. You will find an unmatched collection of more than 140 patterns covering: skull defects and lesions; meningeal and sulcal diseases; extracerebral masses; intracerebral masses; mass lesions in the region of the ventricular system; sellar and parasellar masses; vascular legions; lesions in the cortical gray matter, white matter, and deep gray matter; and spinal diseases and lesions. The easy-to-navigate organization of this book is specifically designed for use at the workstation. The concise text, numerous images, and helpful icons facilitate access to essential information and simplify the learning process. Features More than 140 patterns and more than 2500 digital-quality images A strong focus on patterns recognized on MRI, including contrast-enhanced MRI Icons, a grading system depicting the relative frequency of findings from common to rare, and the consistent organization of chapters help to clarify information for at-the-bench consultation Many patterns include a set of “Related Patterns” images, which serve as cross-references to similar patterns for a given disorder Special emphasis on the latest diagnostic modalities includes state-of-the-art depiction of image findings

Table of Contents:
Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments PART I: MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Section 1: Brain 1. Skull Defects and Lesions 2. Meningeal and Sulcal Diseases 3. Extracerebral Masses 4. Intracerebral Masses A. Sypratentorial Intraaxial Masses B. Infratentorial Intraaxial Masses 5. Mass Lesions in the Region of the Ventricular System 6. Sellar and Parasellar Masses 7. Vascular Lesions 8. Lesions in the Cortical Gray Matter, White Matter, and Deep Gray Matter Section 2: Spine 9. Spinal Disease 10. Extradural Disease 11. Intradural Extramedullary Lesions 12. Intramedullary Lesions PART II: COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY Section 1: Brain 13. Skull Defects and Lesions 14. Meningeal and Sulcal Diseases 15. Extracerebral Masses 16. Intracerebral Masses A. Supratentorial Intraaxial Masses B. Infratentorial Intraaxial Masses 17. Mass Lesions in the Region of the Ventricular System 18. Sellar and Parasellar Masses 19. Vascular Lesions 20. Lesions in the Cortical Gray Matter, White Matter, and Deep Gray Matter Section 2: Spine 21. Spinal Disease 22. Extradural Lesions 23. Intradural Extramedullary Lesions PART III: PLAIN RADIOGRAPHY 24. Skull Defects and Lesions Index

About the Author :
Chi-Shing Zee, MD Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA