Imaging of the Brain: Expert Radiology Series

Imaging of the Brain provides the advanced expertise you need to overcome the toughest diagnostic challenges in neuroradiology. Combining the rich visual guidance of an atlas with the comprehensive, in-depth coverage of a definitive reference, this significant new work in the Expert Radiology series covers every aspect of brain imaging, equipping you to make optimal use of the latest diagnostic modalities. Compare your clinical findings to more than 2,800 digital-quality images of both radiographic images and cutting edge modalities such as MR, multislice CT, ultrasonography, and nuclear medicine, including PET and PET/CT. Visualize relevant anatomy more easily thanks to full-color anatomic views throughout. Choose the most effective diagnostic options, with an emphasis on cost-effective imaging. Apply the expertise of a diverse group of world authorities from around the globe on imaging of the brain. Use this reference alongside Dr. Naidich's Imaging of the Spine for complementary coverage of all aspects of neuroimaging. Access the complete contents of Imaging of the Brain online and download all the images at www.expertconsult.com.

Table of Contents:
Section 1 Techniques for Imaging 1 Static Anatomic Techniques 2 Dynamic Functional and Physiological Techniques Section 2: Image and Pattern Analysis 3 Analysis of Density, Signal Intensity, and Echogenicity 4 Analysis of Mass Effect 5 Patterns of Contrast Enhancement Section 3: Scalp, Skull, and Meninges 6 Scalp 7 Skull 8 Cranial Meninges Section 4: Normal Brain Anatomy 9 Surface Anatomy of the Cerebrum 10 Cerebral Cortex 11 Deep Gray Nuclei and Related Fiber Tracts 12 White Matter 13 Ventricles and Intracranial Subarachnoid Spaces 14 Sella Turcica and Pituitary Gland Infratentorial Brain 15 Brain Stem 16 Cerebellum 17 Cranial Nerves Section 5: Cerebrovascular Anatomy and Disease 18 Normal Vascular Anatomy 19 Intracranial Hemorrhage 20 Atherosclerosis and the Chronology of Infarction 21 Other Arteriopathies 22 Venous Occlusive Disease 23 Aneurysms 24 Vascular Malformations Section 6: Craniocerebral Trauma 25 Fracture and Hemorrhage 26 Vascular Injury and Parenchymal Changes Section 7: Cysts and Tumors 27 Intracranial Cysts and Cyst-Like Lesions 28 Neuroepithelial Cysts, Porencephaly, and Perivascular Spaces 29 Overview of Adult Primary Neoplasms and Metastatic Disease 30 Meningeal Neoplasms 31 Vascular and Hematopoietic Neoplasms 32 Intra-Axial Neoplasms 33 Sellar and Juxtasellar Tumors 34 Pineal Region Masses 35 Posterior Fossa Intra-Axial Tumors 36 Cerebellopontine Angle and Internal Auditory Canal Neoplasms 37 Tumors of the Cranial/Spinal Nerves 38 Management of the Tumor Patient Section 8: The Phakomatoses 39 Phakomatoses: Tumor Suppression Gene Defects Section 9: Infection and Inflammation 40 Meningitis and Ventriculitis 41 Pyogens, Mycobacteria, and Fungus 42 Other Infections of the Brain 43 Multiple Sclerosis and Other Idiopathic Inflammatory-Demyelinating Disease 44 Neurotoxicity Associated with Pediatric Malignancies Section 10: Aging and Degeneration 45 Neurodegeneration: Cerebrum 46 Neurodegeneration: Cerebellum and Brain Stem Section 11: Toxic and Metabolic Conditions 47 Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disease Section 12: Hydrocephalus 48 Classical Concepts of Hydrocephalus 49 Emerging Concepts of Cerbrospinal Fluid Physiology and Communicating Hydrocephalus Section 13: Epilepsy 50 Epilepsy