Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bone Marrow

Andrea Baur-Melnyk

Springer Science & Business Media, Dec 13, 2012 - Medical - 371 pages

On account of its unrivalled imaging capabilities and sensitivity, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the modality of choice for the investigation of physiologic and pathologic processes affecting the bone marrow. This book describes the MRI appearances of both the normal bone marrow, including variants, and the full range of bone marrow disorders. Detailed discussion is devoted to malignancies, including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, chronic myeloproliferative disorders, leukemia, and bone metastases. Among the other conditions covered are benign and malignant compression fractures, osteonecrosis, hemolytic anemia, Gaucher’s disease, bone marrow edema syndrome, trauma, and infective and non-infective inflammatory disease. Further chapters address the role of MRI in assessing treatment response, the use of contrast media, and advanced MRI techniques. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bone Marrow represents an ideal reference for both novice and experienced practitioners.

Contents

• Part II Bone Marrow Neoplasia: 47
• Part III Benign Processes Affecting the Bone Marrow: 175
• Part IV Technical Aspects in Bone Marrow Imaging: 338
• Index: 367

Bibliographic information

• Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bone Marrow; Medical Radiology; Diagnostic Imaging
• Editor: Andrea Baur-Melnyk
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media, 2012
• ISBN: 364217860X, 9783642178603
• Length: 371 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies; Medical / Biochemistry; Medical / Clinical Medicine; Medical / Diagnostic Imaging / General