Contrast-enhanced M.R.I.of the Breast (Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540589759 ISBN 13: 9783540589754

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1996

Synopsis

This text provides a comprehensive review of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the breast. The book is divided into three main sections; the first covers technical requirements and outlines an optimized standard technique, as based on multicentre studies and the authors' own experience. The second section discusses and illustrates the appearance of benign and malignant breast tissues, and appraises the value of MRI relative to that of other imaging modalities. The final section provides data on the accuracy of MRI in different contexts and attempts to define its current role.

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Review

"...an excellent introduction and reference work on this complex and sometimes perplexing area of breast imaging. It is essential reading for anyone who is performing or contemplating the use of this modality. It should definitely be read by clinicians and surgeons involved in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer" - Cancer Forum

From the Back Cover

This book provides a comprehensive review of constrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the breast. Following a short introduction providing relevant background information, the book is divided into three main sections. The first discusses technical requirements and outlines an optimized standard technique, as based on multicenter studies and the authors' own experience. The appearance of benign and malignant breast tissues is then discussed and illustrated, and the value of MRI appraised relative to that of other imaging modalities. The final section provides data on the accuracy of MRI in different contexts and attempts to define its current role. The book concludes by discussing the application of MRI for the diagnosis of implant rupture and likely future developments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540589759
• ISBN 13: 9783540589754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 242
• Editor: Kobrunner Sylvia H.Heywang-