Imaging in Oncology will serve as an up-to-date, attractive book of oncologicimaging for radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists and others involved in oncologic care. This volume provides pertinent clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. It reviews the role of established and upcoming techniques in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT for oncologic imaging as well as image-guided intervention. The book also highlights new developments and advances in oncologic imaging. Imaging in Oncology will appeal to physicians in practice and in training and to all interested in oncologic imaging. Scholarly, pertinently illustrated, well referenced text Chapter contributions from world-renowned experts Guidelines for chapters provide coordinated, integrated text Summary sections at the end of each chapter illuminate 5-10 key points INDICE: Preface . Foreword. Imaging of brain neoplasms. Recent advances inimaging of spinal cord tumors. Nuclear Medicine in central nervous system neoplasm. Extracranial head and neck neoplasms: role of imaging. Lung and pleuralneoplasms: Current state of imaging. Imaging of Mediastinal tumors. Radiologyof cardiac and pericardial neoplasms. Liver and biliary tract tumor imaging. Recent advances in imaging of pancreatic neoplasms. Stomach, small intestine and colon cancer: State of the art imaging. Radiology of peritoneal and retroperitoneal . State-of-the-art imaging of urinary tract and adrenal tumors. Recent advances in imaging of male reproductive tract malignancies. Female Reproductive tract neoplasms: An imaging update. Imaging of skeletal tumors. Radiologyof soft tissue tumors including melanoma. Reticuloendothelium malignancy: Current role of imaging. Pediatric malignancies: Synopsis of current imaging techniques. Interventional Radiology in oncology.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-75586-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés