Clinical MR neuroimaging
Subtitle: diffusion, perfusion, and spectroscopy
By: edited by Jonathan H. Gillard, Adam D. Waldman, Peter B. Barker.
Contributors: Gillard, Jonathan H., 1964-; Waldman, Adam D., 1959-; Barker, Peter B., 1959-
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 827
Subjects: Nervous system -- Magnetic resonance imaging; Cerebrovascular disease -- Magnetic resonance imaging; Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; Cerebrovascular Disorders -- diagnosis; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Description: The physiological magnetic resonance techniques of diffusion imaging, perfusion imaging and spectroscopy offer insights into brain structure, function and metabolism. Until recently, they were mainly applied within the realm of medical research, but with their increasing availability on clinical MRI machines, they are now coming into clinical practice for the evaluation of neuropathology in individual patients. This book provides the reader with a thorough review of the underlying physical principles of each of these methods, as well as comprehensive coverage of their clinical applications. Topics covered include single- and multiple-voxel MRS techniques, MR perfusion based on both arterial spin labelling and dynamic bolus tracking approaches, and diffusion-weighted imaging, including techniques for mapping brain white matter fiber bundles. Clinical applications are reviewed in depth for each technique, with case reports included throughout the book. Attention is also drawn to possible artifacts and pitfalls associated with these techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.