Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Central Nervous System Diseases - Functional Anatomy Imaging Neurological Symptoms Pathology

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a new and still rapidly developing imaging technique which requires a new approach to image interpreta tion. Radiologists are compelled to translate their experience accumulat ed from X-ray techniques into the language of MRI, and likewise stu dents of radiology and interested clinicians need special training in both languages. Out of this necessity emerged the concept of this book as a manual on the application and evaluation of proton MRI for the radiolo gist and as a guide for the referring physician who wants to learn about the diagnostic value of MRI in specific conditions. After a short section on the basic principles of MRI, the contrast mechanisms of present-day imaging techniques, knowledge of which is essential for the analysis of relaxation times, are described in greater de tail. This is followed by a demonstration of functional neuroanatomy us ing three-dimensional view of MR images and a synopsis of frequent neurological symptoms and their topographic correlations, which will fa cilitate examination strategy with respect to both accurate diagnosis and economy.

List of contents

1 Physical Principles and Techniques of MR Imaging.- 1.1 Physical Principles.- 1.2 Techniques of MR Imaging.- 1.3 Pulse Sequences and Image Contrasts.- 1.4 New Approaches in Clinical MR.- References.- 2 Normal Anatomy of the Central Nervous System.- 2.1 Orientation.- 2.2 Cerebral Cortex.- 2.3 Diencephalon and Basal Ganglia.- 2.4 Midbrain.- 2.5 Posterior Fossa.- 2.6 Optical System.- 2.7 Acoustic System.- 2.8 Cerebral Blood Supply.- 2.9 Spinal Cord.- References.- 3 Practical Aspects of the MR Examination.- 3.1 Preparations.- 3.2 Examination Procedure.- 3.3 Sedation, Anesthesia, and Anesthesiology Monitoring During MR Examinations.- 3.4 Side Effects and Contraindications.- References.- 4 Symptoms and Pathologic Anatomy: A Tabular Listing.- 5 General Aspects of the MR Signal Pattern of Certain Normal and Pathologic Structures.- 5.1 Brain Edema.- 5.2 Intracranial Hemorrhage and Iron Metabolism.- 5.3 Practical Aspects of Blood and CSF Flow.- 5.4 Effects of Radiotherapy on Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors.- 5.5 Effect of Contrast Agent (Gadolinium-DTPA) on the MR Appearance of Normal Tissue.- References.- 6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain in Childhood: Development and Pathology.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Technical Aspects.- 6.3 Normal Appearance.- 6.4 Intracranial Hemorrhage.- 6.5 Infarction.- 6.6 Cysts and Leukomalacias.- 6.7 Hydrocephalus.- 6.8 Congenital Malformations.- 6.9 White Matter Disease.- 6.10 Infection.- 6.11 Delays or Deficits in Myelination.- 6.12 Tumors.- 6.13 Other Diseases.- 6.14 Follow-Up Examination.- 6.15 Conclusion.- References.- 7 Malformations of the CNS.- 7.1 Review of Ontogeny.- 7.2 MR Imaging of CNS Malformations.- 7.3 Midline Closure Defects (Neural Tube Defects, Dysraphic Disorders).- 7.4 Malformations of the Commissures and Midline Structures.- 7.5 Anomalies of Cell Migration.- 7.6 Destructive Anomalies.- 7.7 Neuroectodermal Dysplasias.- 7.8 Miscellaneous Abnormalities.- References.- 8 Degenerative Disorders of the Brain and White Matter Diseases.- 8.1 Primary Neuronal (Gray Matter) Involvement.- 8.2 Primary Myelin (White Matter) Involvement.- 8.3 Primary Involvement of the Basal Ganglia and Brainstem.- 8.4 Primary Involvement with No Sites of Predilection.- References.- 9 Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.- 9.1 MR Findings.- References.- 10 Intracranial Tumors.- 10.1 General Aspects of the Detection of Intracranial Tumors with MR.- 10.2 Tumors of Neuroepithelial Tissue.- 10.3 Tumors of the Nerve Sheath Cells.- 10.4 Tumors of Meningeal and Related Tissues.- 10.5 Primary Malignant Lymphomas.- 10.6 Tumors of Blood Vessel Origin.- 10.7 Germ Cell Tumors.- 10.8 Other Malformative Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions.- 10.9 Tumors of the Pituitary.- 10.10 Local Extensions from Regional Tumors.- 10.11 Metastatic Tumors.- 10.12 Pseudotumor Cerebri.- References.- 11 Tumors of the Posterior Fossa.- 11.1 Intra-axial Tumors.- 11.2 Extra-axial Tumors.- References.- 12 Diseases of the Eyeball, Orbit, and Accessory Structures.- 12.1 Technical Requirements.- 12.2 Examination Technique.- 12.3 Eyeball.- 12.4 Optic Nerve.- 12.5 Lacrimal Glands.- 12.6 Ocular Muscles.- 12.7 Orbit.- 12.8 Malformations.- 12.9 Trauma.- References.- 13 Vascular Diseases of the Brain.- 13.1 Disturbances of Arterial Blood Flow.- 13.2 Disturbances of Venous Blood Flow.- 13.3 Hemorrhages.- References.- 14 Vascular Malformations.- 14.1 Vascular Malformations of the Brain.- 14.2 Vascular Malformations Involving the Vertebral Canal.- References.- 15 Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System.- 15.1 General Aspects of the Inflammatory Process.- 15.2 Classification.- 15.3 Infections of the Meninges.- 15.4 Infections of the Brain Tissue.- 15.5 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.- 15.6 Summary.- References.- 16 Head Injury.- 16.1 Intracranial Extracerebral Hemorrhages.- 16.2 Blunt Brain Injuries.- 16.3 Open Head Injuries.- 16.4 Other Sequelae of Injuries.- 16.5 Late Sequelae of Head Injuries.- References.- 17 Diseases of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord.- 17.

Product details

• Authors: G Friedmann, G. Friedmann, Günther Gademann, Günther F Gademann, Günther F. Gademann, Werner Huk, Werner J Huk, Werner J. Huk
• Assisted by: Terry Telger (Translation)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.12.2012
• EAN: 9783642725708
• ISBN: 978-3-642-72570-8
• No. of pages: 452
• Dimensions: 194 mm x 269 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 1048 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 452 p.
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine