Title: MRI normal variants and pitfalls /
Authors: Bancroft, Laura W.; Bridges, Mellena D.; Bridges, Mellena D.,
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Magnetic resonance imaging; Artifacts; Diagnostic Errors prevention & control; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods
Abstract: Over 1,800 images of normal anatomic variants, artifacts, and other features that mimic pathology on MRI scans. The book is designed to reduce the rate of diagnostic errors by helping radiologists distinguish pathology from MRI appearances that may simulate disease. Organized by anatomic region, the book covers the gamut of neuroradiology, breast imaging, vascular, cross-sectional, and musculoskeletal radiology. Each chapter shows examples of normal anatomy, variations, common incidental or benign conditions, and imaging features that may mimic other disease processes. Concise figure legends facilitate rapid identification of imaging characteristics. Examples of common MRI artifacts are included, with brief explanations from physicists in language understandable to radiologists.
Contents: The head / David A. Miller, Debbie J. Merinbaum, and John E. Kirsch -- The neck / David A. Miller, Robert A. Pooley, and Laura W. Bancroft -- Cervical spine / David A. Miller and Laura W. Bancroft -- Shoulder/arm / Laura W. Bancroft, Jeffrey J. Peterson, and John E. Kirsch -- Elbow / Laura W. Bancroft, Thomas H. Berquist, and Debbie J. Merinbaum -- Forearm / Laura W. Bancroft, Thomas H. Berquist, and Debbie J. Merinbaum -- Wrist/hand / Laura W. Bancroft, Mark J. Kransdorf, and Thomas H. Berquist -- Breast / Elizabeth R. DePeri -- Thoracic spine / Laura W. Bancroft and Debbie J. Merinbaum -- Intrathoracic / Laura W. Bancroft, Ronald S. Kuzo, and J. Mark McKinney --