Abdominal-pelvic MRI

This landmark reference provides the most complete coverage of magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with particular emphasis on illustrating benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions. Organized by anatomic region, the text presents brief descriptions of pathophysiology followed by detailed discussion of characteristics of the relevant organ or system. Extensively updated and revised throughout, the new third edition includes over 2,500 figures, of which more than 500 are all-new, including over 200 3T images presented throughout the organ systems. Two all-new chapters are also included, one discussing MRI in pregnancy, and another on MRI of the Breast. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Technique, protocols, image interpretation. Chapter 2 Liver. Chapter 3 Gallbladder and Biliary Tree. Chapter 4 Pancreas. Chapter 5 Spleen. Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal Tract. Chapter 7 Peritoneal Cavity. Chapter 8 Adrenal Glands. Chapter 9 Kidneys. Chapter 10 Retroperitoneum and Body Wall. Chapter 11 Bladder. Chapter 12 Male Pelvis. Chapter 13 Female Urethra and Vagina. Chapter 14 Uterus and Cervix. Chapter 15 Adnexa. Chapter 16 Fetus. Chapter 17 Pediatric. Chapter 18 Chest. Chapter 19 Breast. Chapter 20 Contrast Agents