Fundamentals of Body MRI: (Fundamentals of Radiology)

Effectively perform and interpret MR body imaging with this concise, highly illustrated resource! Fundamentals of Body MRI, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Christopher Roth and Sandeep Deshmukh, covers the essential concepts residents, fellows, and practitioners need to know, laying a solid foundation for understanding the basics and making accurate diagnoses. This easy-to-use title in the Fundamentals of Radiology series covers all common body MR imaging indications and conditions, while providing new content on physics and noninterpretive skills with an emphasis on quality and safety. More than 1,400 detailed MRI images and 100 algorithms and diagrams highlight key findings and help you grasp visual nuances of images you're likely to encounter. All common body MR imaging content is covered, along with discussion of how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Newly streamlined format helps you retrieve important information more quickly. Extensively revised content on the liver, including new MRI contrast agents; new coverage of the spleen; and new safety tips and guidelines keep you up to date. New chapters on GI imaging, the prostate, and the male genitourinary system make this a one-stop reference to address the full range of body MRI.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction and Physics of Body MRI 2. MRI of Focal Liver Lesions 3. MRI of Diffuse Liver Disease 4. MRI of the Gallbladder and Biliary System 5. MRI of the Pancreas and Spleen 6. MRI of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder 7. MRI of the Adrenal Glands and Retroperitoneum 8. MRI of the Gastrointestinal System 9. MRI of the Uterus, Cervix, and Vagina 10. MRI of the Ovaries and Adnexa 11. MRI of the Prostate and Male Genitourinary System

About the Author :
Dr. Roth began his fellowship training in body MRI at Thomas Jefferson University with an extraordinary high volume of body MRI cases featuring a wide array of disease is the foundation upon which he built my expertise in body MRI. His subsequent 17 years of clinical experience includes 11 years as a faculty member at TJUH in the abdominal imaging division, where he has continued his clinical work in MRI and exposure to this patient population and currently serve as the division director. During this time, Dr. Roth have participated in numerous research endeavors focused on body MRI topics, including hepatic malignancies, renal lesion assessment, prostate cancer, MR enterography and other topics. Additionally, he has written chapters, educational manuscripts and a book on the topic, Fundamentals of Body MRI. Associate Professor, Division Director, Body CT, Medical Director, Jefferson Outpatient Imaging-Collegeville; Chairman, Residency Selection Committee, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania