Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Koh, D. M. (Editor), Thoeny, H. C. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.
• Series: Medical Radiology,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Radiology, Medical.; Internal medicine.; Oncology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Imaging / Radiology.; Diagnostic Radiology.; Internal Medicine.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78576-7

The clinical applications of diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DW-MRI) in the body are rapidly evolving. This volume highlights state-of-the-art techniques for performing DW-MRI measurement in the body and addresses important practical issues. Key points are highlighted that will help radiologists and...

Table of Contents:

• Principles and Background: Principles of DWI as Applied to Body Imaging
• Optimisation of Technique for Body Imaging
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis: Image Display and Interpretation
• Non-Oncological Applications in the Body: MR Neurography: Imaging of the Periperheral Nerves
• Evaluation of Organ Function
• Diffuse Liver Disease
• Oncological Applications in the Body: Tumour Detection
• Tumour Characterisation
• Assessment of Treament Response to Chemoradiation Treatment
• Assessment of Treatment Response to Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Therapy
• Evaluating Metastatic Bone Disease and Marrow Infiltration
• Whole Body Diffusion-Weighted Imaging with Background Suppression (DWIBS)
• Future Developments: Multifunctional Assessment Using MRI: A Look Into the Future
• Standardisation and Quality Assurance: Consensus View
• Subject Index
• List of Contributors.