(Ebook) Problem Solving in Neuroradiology 1st Edition by Meng Law, Peter M Som, Thomas P Naidich ISBN 9780323059299 0323059295

Chapter 1: Multidetector Computed Tomography as a Problem-Solving Tool in Neuroradiology

Introduction

Mdct In The Emergency Department

Mdct In Management Of Acute Stroke

Mdct In Neoplastic Conditions

Mdct In Evaluation Of Spine

Ct In Head And Neck Imaging

Mdct For Cervical Masses And Infections

Mdct: State Of The Art And Future Trends

Chapter 2: Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Problem-Solving Tool

Introduction

Physical Basis of MRI

MR Image Generation

RF Coils

Tissue Contrast in MRI

Normal Appearance of Images with MRI

Specific Uses for the Technique

Systems for Analyzing Images Using MRI

Pitfalls and Limitations of MRI

Current Research and Future Direction

Chapter 3: Advanced MR (MR Spectroscopy, Diffusion Imaging, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, and Perfusion Imaging): A Multiparametric Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving in Neuroradiology

Introduction

Imaging Techniques

Problem Solving in Brain Tumors

CNS Infections: Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections

Other Inflammatory Mimics/Encephalitis/Encephalopathy

Pitfall Cases with Advanced Imaging

Extraaxial Neoplasms (Meningioma, Schwannoma) Also Have High Perfusion

Advanced MRI as Biomarkers for Therapeutic Response in Novel Antiangiogenic Agents

Problem Solving in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Problem Solving in White Matter, Metabolic Diseases, and Developmental Diseases

Chapter 4: PET/CT Imaging in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Introduction

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers

II What are the Anatomic Subsites to Evaluate in Laryngeal Cancers?

Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma

Does FDG PET/CT Have a Primary Role in Evaluation of Regional Lymph Node Metastases?

Is FDG PET Useful in Evaluation of Bone Invasion?

Does FDG PET/CT Have a Primary Role in Evaluation of Distant Metastases?

What are the Common Sites for Synchronous Malignancies?

Does FDG PET Change Management at Initial Staging?

Does FDG PET Have a Role in Identifying Primary Disease in Patients with Carcinoma of Unknown Primary?

Is There a Role for FDG PET/CT in Assessment of Treatment Response?

Does FDG PET/CT Have a Primary Role in Detection of Recurrent HNSCC During Follow-Up After Therapy?

Does FDG PET/CT Have a Role in Surveillance of HNSCC After Therapy?

What are the Pitfalls in Evaluation of HNSCC?

How do the Cervical Lymph Nodes Cause False-Positive Readings?

What Benign Tumors can Cause Avid FDG Uptake?

Section II: Procedures

Chapter 5: Diagnostic Angiography

Introduction

Angiographic Technique

Complications And Risk Factors

Evaluation Of Cranial Vasculature On Angiographic Views

Indications

Chapter 6: Neurointerventional Radiology

Brief Historical Background

Cerebral Aneurysms

Acute Stroke

Extracranial Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease

Central Nervous System Arteriovenous Lesions

Spinal Vascular Malformations

Tumor Embolization

Pediatric Vascular Lesions

Moyamoya Disease

Chapter 7: Spine Procedures: Biopsies

Considering Today’s Wonderful Imaging, why would Anyone need a Biopsy?

What Considerations should be Made Prior to Biopsy?

Intradural Biopsies: isn’t This for Neurosurgeons?

What to Biopsy when there are Multiple Targets?

What to do When the Biopsy is Done?

What are the Tools of the Trade?

Results: What can be Expected?

Section III: Problem Solving: Disease Categories

Chapter 8: Neurodegenerative Disorders

Definitions

Summary of Characteristic Imaging Features in NDDs

Chapter 9: Infection/Inflammation

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Brain Abscess

Chapter 10: Metabolic Disorders

Introduction

Part I: White Matter Disease

Part II: Cortical Gray Matter Disease

Part III: Deep Gray Matter Disease

Part IV: Diffusion

Part V: Spectroscopy

Conclusion

Chapter 11: Tumor

Introduction

Key Questions for Problem Solving in Brain Tumor Imaging

Practical Aspects of MRI in Brain Tumors

Chapter 12: Brain Trauma

Head Trauma

Acute Admission Imaging

Subacute Head Imaging: Early Follow-Up and Management

Chronic Imaging: Traumatic Sequelae and Late Complications

Pediatric Head Trauma

Chapter 13: Imaging of Spine Trauma

Spine Trauma

Chapter 14: Imaging of Congenital Brain Abnormalities

Introduction

Anomalies Of The Corpus Callosum And Telencephalic Commissures

Holoprosencephalies And Related Entities

Malformations Of The Cerebral Cortex

Malformations Of The Cerebellum

Chiari Malformations

Chapter 15: Epilepsy

Introduction

Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Epilepsy Workup

MRI Protocol

Locations for Types of Clinical Presentation: Clues to Location

Common Epileptogenic Lesions

Other Pathologic Processes and Causes of Epilepsy

Pitfalls in Imaging

Supplementary and Complementary Tests

Chapter 16: Neuroimaging of Pediatric Hypoxic–Ischemic Injury

Why Imaging?

Who needs Imaging?

Problem Solving: How to Image/Which Imaging?

Fetal and Neonatal Hypoxic–Ischemic Brain Injury

Ischemic Stroke During Infancy and Childhood

Chapter 17: Intrauterine and Perinatal Infections

Imaging: Why, Who, And How?

General Considerations

Common Imaging Findings

Differential Diagnostic

Intrauterine And Perinatal Infection

Neonatal Infection

Section IV: Problem Solving: Anatomic Regions

Chapter 18: Head and Neck Radiology

Temporal Bone

Orbit

Sinonasal Cavities

Salivary Glands

Masticator Space, Oral Cavity Including Floor of Mouth, and Pharynx

Thyroid and Larynx

Neck Miscellaneous

Chapter 19: Spine: Tumors and Infection

Problems in Spinal Tumor Imaging

Lesion Detection and Localization Problem Solving: Imaging Modalities

Detection and Localization to Characterization and Differential Diagnosis

Problem Solving With Advanced Imaging: Spectroscopy, Diffusion, Dti, and Tractography

Problem Solving: Common Problems in Spinal Infection Imaging

Problem: Infection Versus Noninfectious/Inflammatory Processes

Chapter 20: Spine and Lower Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Neurogenic Claudication

Postoperative Lumbar Spine

Neck Pain

Index