Practical. In-depth. Invaluable.A guide to the diagnosis of tumors and tumorlike lesions of bone and soft tissue using MRI.This unique encyclopedic guide takes the same approach you apply in clinical practice. It features fully illustrated differential diagnosis tables organized according to MRI findings and the locations of tumors. An in-depth reference section provides information on each lesion. In addition, almost 3000 highquality images make this practical text an invaluable tool in the diagnosis of common and rare tumors and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.Features:- 20 differential diagnosis tables based on anatomic locations of lesions rather than disease- Fully illustrated reference chapters containing concise, detailed information for each lesionfrom relative frequency and age ranges to MRI findings, treatment, and prognosis- Over 2900 state-of-the-art illustrations covering the wide range of imaging features for various lesions- An exceptional level of detail, helping you to differentiate between diseases and conditions that have similar appearances- Extensive cross-referencing to further up-to-the minute resources This is the definitive guide to MRI of musculoskeletal tumors. Whether you need a practical guide for day-to-day use or a comprehensive preparation tool for board examinations -- keep this text close to the workstation.
Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field, and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to musculoskeletal and general radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and oncologists.
This open access book focuses on imaging of the musculoskeletal diseases. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by clinical as well as technological developments.
Only with the advent of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have radiologists become familiar with this uncommon pathology. The emphasis here is on MRI, as it guarantees the most accurate diagnosis of soft tissue tumours.
This book reflects the experience of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute during more than 100 years of treatment of musculoskeletal tumor and tumorlike lesions.
This book provides a detailed description of typical imaging features of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions in the shoulder and elbow.
The number of cases compiled at the Latin American Registry of Bone Pathology increased from 4913 primary bone tumors and more than 1100 tumorlike lesions at the time of publication of the first edition of this book, to 5274 bone tumors and ...
Not only can imaging studies such as CT and MRI determine the relationship between a tumor and adjacent vessels and nerves, but, because some soft tissue tumors possess specific radiologic presentations, imaging can help pinpoint the tumor ...
A systematic treatise of tumors and tumor-like lesions occurring in bone and soft tissues.
This book provides a detailed description of typical imaging features of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions in the wrist, hand, ankle and foot.
Magnetic resonance imaging has already become a most valuable imaging modality in the diagnostic work-up of musculoskeletal neoplasms.