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PET-CT

A Case Based Approach

von: Peter S. Conti, H.N. Jr. Wagner, Daniel K. Cham
234,33 €
Verlag:	Springer
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	14.09.2005
ISBN/EAN:	9780387270449
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	304

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Few advances in medicine have had more of an impact on modern health care than the invention of PET-CT studies of FDG in the living human body and experimental animals. Biochemistry has been superimposed on anatomy, which is a giant leap forward. The expertise required for the interpretation of CT must now be combined with the expert interpretation of the biochemical information of the FDG study. The idea that the interpretation of the images simply requires the superimposition of the two image modalities is simple is clearly not true. What is needed is a clear und- standing of the sites of metabolic activity revealed by FDG studies in normal persons, and its variability from person to person. For example, FDG accumulates in various structures in the head and neck,and in the ovaries and uterus of normal women during certain phases of the menstrual cycle. The case method of teaching has stood the test of time for more than a hundred years and is still valid as new modalities are developed and introduced into medical practice. The authors,both of whom have considerable experience in the performance and interpretation of PET-CT studies with FDG, have made an important contri- tion that will be of great value to nuclear medicine physicians,radiologists,oncologists, and other physicians with the responsibility of caring for patients with cancer. Capabilities and limitations are discussed in the context of speci?c problems and patients.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Fundamentals.- Normal Physiology and Variants: A Primer.- Clinical Cases.- Adrenal Cancer.- Germ Cell Tumors: Choricocarcinoma and Testicular Cancer.- Brain.- Breast Cancer.- Gynecologic Malignancies: Cervical, Uterine, and Vulvar Cancer.- Colorectal Cancers.- Cholangiocarcinoma.- Esophageal Carcinoma.- Gastric Cancer.- Gastrointestinal Tumors.- Head and Neck Cancers.- Heart Viability.- Inflammatory Disease and Infection.- Unknown Primary Tumors.- Liver Cancer.- Lung Tumors.- Hematologic Malignancies: Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma.- Melanoma.- Thyroid Carcinoma.- Muscular Skeletal Tumors.- Urinary Malignancies: Renal Cell Carcinoma and Bladder Cancer.- Nerve Tumors.- Ovarian Cancer.- Pancreatic Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- 18F Fluoride Bone Scintigraphy.

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<P>Dr. Peter S. Conti is a Professor of Radiology and the Director of the PET Imaging Science Center at the University of Southern California, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Radiology and American College of Nuclear Physicians. He is a pioneer in the development of the clinical applications of PET and more recently PET-CT. He and one of his fellows, Dr. Daniel Cham, have published this PET-CT case-based book, which reveals how PET-CT can be applied in routine clinical scenarios. Leading authorities in the field examine a wealth of original PET-CT cases that showcase both common and uncommon cancers, and the latest PET-CT applications for neurological and cardiovascular disorders. Correlative three-dimensional cross-sectional PET and CT images highlight pathological findings. Each of the clinical applications is accompanied by a concise explanation of the patient history and interpretation of the PET-CT study. Insightful discussions and "pearls and pitfalls" are included to assist in a better understanding of pathology, diagnosis, and imaging approaches. Readers also find important coverage of pathophysiology and technical artifacts. This unique book is ideal for nuclear medicine practitioners, radiologists, and residents, as well as referring clinicians interested in learning more about how this new medical imaging technology can be applied in their patient populations.</P>

Sonderbeitrag

The University of Southern California's PET Imaging Science Center is one of the premier PET centers. The director, Dr. Peter Conti, is a leader in the field. He and one of his top fellows, Dr. Daniel Cham, have published one of the first PET-CT case based books Ideal for nuclear medicine practitioners, nuclear medicine residents, and clinicians interested in medical imaging Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Verkaufsargumente

<P>The University of Southern California PET Center is recognized as one of the leading PET centers in the world. The director of the USC PET Center, Dr. Peter Conti, is a distinguished leader in the nuclear medicine community. He and one of his top nuclear medicine fellows, Dr. Daniel Cham, will publish the first PET-CT case based book available in the marketplace. The text is heavily illustrated with original detailed PET-CT images of both common and uncommon cancer cases. Each of the clinical applications discussed is accompanied by a comprehensive description of the history, imaging techniques, and the interpretation and impression of the PET-CT case. Additionally, a section on "pearls and pitfalls" and clinical follow-up will help physicians gain a better understanding of the pathology and its changes during growth.</P>