Nuclear Endocrinology

This well-illustrated book, now in a revised and updated second edition, is an up-to-date practical guide to the integration of nuclear medicine into the daily practice of endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, oncologists, and other professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. The new edition includes information on novel tracers and procedures as well as updates on management guidelines and protocols. The focus is especially on the contributions of SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and PET/MRI in endocrinology. An opening section discusses general aspects of nuclear medicine, such as dosimetry, radiation protection, and choice of radiopharmaceutical. The role of nuclear endocrinology in diagnosis and treatment of different pathologies is then addressed in a series of chapters focusing on the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, the ovaries and testes, and neuroendocrine tumors. An important feature is the inclusion of informative clinical cases thathighlight key aspects of practice. The book amply demonstrates the ability of modern nuclear medicine procedures to improve the care of patients with endocrine disease.

List of contents

Part I: General Nuclear Medicine: Principles of Nuclear Medicine.- Specific Measurements and Terms.- Dosimetry.- The Radiation Protection.- Equipments in Nuclear Medicine.- Radiopharmaceuticals.- Part II: Nuclear Endocrinology: The Thryroid Gland.- The Parathyroid Glands.- The Adrenal Glands.- Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET).-  Hybrid positron emission tomography in endocrinology.

About the author

Doina Piciu is a nuclear medicine physician and endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience in both specialties. During this time, she has been one of the most active promoters of novel diagnostic procedures. Moreover, she has succeeded in using her high-level knowledge to increase interest and improve education in the field of nuclear medicine and endocrinology, both within her own country of Romania and throughout the wider region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). In this context, she was delegated by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) to act as chair of the EANM’s CEE and outreach courses. Dr. Piciu is a respected expert within her field. Her intuitive and methodical approach has allowed her to develop a broad perspective across the specialty, as well as to build up a very strong knowledge of its fundamentals. Her professional and scientific achievements, including some of a milestone nature, underline the importance of her work.

Summary

This well-illustrated book, now in a revised and updated second edition, is an up-to-date practical guide to the integration of nuclear medicine into the daily practice of endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, oncologists, and other professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. The new edition includes information on novel tracers and procedures as well as updates on management guidelines and protocols. The focus is especially on the contributions of SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and PET/MRI in endocrinology. An opening section discusses general aspects of nuclear medicine, such as dosimetry, radiation protection, and choice of radiopharmaceutical. The role of nuclear endocrinology in diagnosis and treatment of different pathologies is then addressed in a series of chapters focusing on the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, the ovaries and testes, and neuroendocrine tumors. An important feature is the inclusion of informative clinical cases thathighlight key aspects of practice. The book amply demonstrates the ability of modern nuclear medicine procedures to improve the care of patients with endocrine disease.

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“Each chapter has a number of case studies that are a particular highlight. ... There are plenty of good quality colour pictures of the imaging findings … that are well-labelled. The key points in each chapter are highlighted in coloured boxes. This is an excellent, concise book for those wanting an introduction to nuclear endocrinology and also as a handy reference guide for those already involved in the management of these patients.” (Dr Chirag Patel, RAD Magazine, April 2018)
“The book offers a comprehensive guidance in the area of nuclear medicine for diagnosis and treatments of different endocrine pathologies. … lt is very useful for clinical endocrinologists, easy to use and provides pertinent information … . the book includes useful information on novel tracers and updates on management guidelines.” (Cäpraru Oana Maria, Acta Endocrinologica, Vol. 13 (3), July-September, 2017)

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"Each chapter has a number of case studies that are a particular highlight. ... There are plenty of good quality colour pictures of the imaging findings ... that are well-labelled. The key points in each chapter are highlighted in coloured boxes. This is an excellent, concise book for those wanting an introduction to nuclear endocrinology and also as a handy reference guide for those already involved in the management of these patients." (Dr Chirag Patel, RAD Magazine, April 2018)
"The book offers a comprehensive guidance in the area of nuclear medicine for diagnosis and treatments of different endocrine pathologies. ... lt is very useful for clinical endocrinologists, easy to use and provides pertinent information ... . the book includes useful information on novel tracers and updates on management guidelines." (Cäpraru Oana Maria, Acta Endocrinologica, Vol. 13 (3), July-September, 2017)

Product details

• Authors: Doina Piciu
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9783319859491
• ISBN: 978-3-31-985949-1
• No. of pages: 299
• Weight: 819 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 299 p. 225 illus., 210 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Endokrinologie, B, Medicine, Radiology, THYROID GLAND, INTERNAL MEDICINE, Endocrinology, ADRENAL GLANDS, nuclear medicine, Radiopharmaceuticals, neuroendocrine tumors, Parathyroid Glands, PET/MRI