Diffusion weighted imaging of the genitourinary system : techniques and clinical applications /: techniques and clinical applications. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Deniz Akata, Nikolaos Papanikolaou, editors.
• Editors: Akata, Deniz; Papanikolaou, Nikolaos
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; 1: DW MRI: Techniques, Protocols and Post-ÂƯprocessing Aspects; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Basic Technical Aspects; 1.3 The Stejskal-Tanner Sequence; 1.4 Pulse Sequence Considerations; 1.5 Diffusion Modelling; 1.6 Image Quality and Post-processing Aspects; References; 2: Native and Transplanted Kidneys; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Technical Aspects; 2.2.1 Sequence Design; 2.2.2 Optimal b Values for Renal DW-MRI; 2.2.3 Quantification; 2.2.4 Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI); 2.3 Healthy Kidney; 2.4 Clinical Applications; 2.4.1 Evaluation of Diffuse Renal Disease. 2.4.2 Renal Artery Stenosis2.4.3 Excretory Tract Obstruction; 2.4.4 Renal Infection; 2.5 Evaluation of Kidney Transplantation; References; 3: Renal, Adrenal, and Retroperitoneal Masses; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Renal Masses; 3.2.1 Tumor Detection; 3.2.2 Characterization of Renal Masses; 3.2.3 Tumor Grading; 3.2.4 Tumor Staging; 3.2.5 Tumor Prognosis; 3.2.6 Treatment Response Evaluation; 3.2.7 Residual or Relapsing Tumor; 3.3 Adrenal Tumors; 3.3.1 Characterization of Adrenal Masses; 3.4 Retroperitoneal Tumors; 3.4.1 Characterization of Retroperitoneal Masses. 3.4.2 Tumor Staging3.4.3 Therapy Response; References; 4: Bladder and Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Cancer; 4.1 Techniques of DWI in Urinary Tract; 4.2 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of DW Images; 4.3 Role of DWI in Imaging in the Bladder and Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Cancer; 4.3.1 Upper Urinary Tract; 4.3.2 Urinary Bladder; 4.4 Bladder Cancer Characterization; 4.5 Monitoring Treatment Response and Tumor Recurrence; 4.6 Future Developments; References; 5: MR Imaging of Ovarian Masses; 5.1 General Overview; 5.2 Technical Considerations of Pelvic MRI. 5.2.1 Conventional Imaging Technique5.2.2 Imaging Technique of Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging; 5.3 Use of DWI-MR Imaging in Ovarian Inflammatory Lesions; 5.4 Use of DWI-MR Imaging in Ovarian Torsion; 5.5 Use of DW-MR Imaging in Endometriosis; 5.6 Use of DW-MR Imaging in Ovarian Neoplastic Lesions; 5.7 The Role of DW-MR Imaging in Peritoneal Dissemination of Ovarian Tumors; 5.8 The Role of DW-MR Imaging in Detection and Characterization of Pelvic Lymph Nodes; 5.9 Limitations of DW-MR Imaging in Ovarian Lesions; References; 6: Cervical Masses; 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Normal Cervix6.3 Benign Conditions; 6.4 Cervical Carcinoma; 6.4.1 Detection and Staging; 6.4.2 Node Metastases; 6.4.3 Post-treatment Evaluation; 6.4.4 Chemoradiotherapy Toxicity; 6.5 Cervical Stroma Invasion; 6.6 Other Malignant Masses; 6.7 Beyond Mono-exponential DWI; References; 7: Added Value of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Endometrial Cancer; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Epidemiology; 7.2.1 Incidence, Risk Factors, and Pathogenesis; 7.2.2 Diagnosis; 7.3 The Role of MRI in Endometrial Cancer Management; 7.3.1 Conservative Fertility-Sparing Management.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (vii, 178 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 616.6/07548; Medicine; Genitourinary organs -- Magnetic resonance imaging; Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine; Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging; Medicine & Public Health; Imaging / Radiology; Oncology; Urology; Gynecology; Nephrology; Biomedical Engineering; Medical -- Oncology; Medical -- Urology; Medical -- Gynecology & Obstetrics; Medical -- Nephrology; Technology & Engineering -- Engineering (General); Oncology; Urology & urogenital medicine; Gynaecology & obstetrics; Renal medicine & nephrology; Biomedical engineering; Radiology, Medical; Oncology ; Urology; Gynecology; Nephrology; Biomedical engineering; Medical -- Biochemistry; Radiology; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319695754; 3319695754
• Related ISBNs: 9783319695747; 3319695746
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 1, 2018).
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