Normal Variants and Misinterpretations in Body Imaging

Author: Cheng Jingliang
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is co-authored by over 60 imaging experts from the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, and other countries. It is divided into 4 parts and 34 chapters. Chapters 1-31 describe the developmental processes, anatomical structures, and normal variations of tissues, organs, and the musculoskeletal system in the chest, abdomen, and pelvic regions. It elaborates on the reasons for misinterpretations caused by various normal variations in ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging, as well as specific measures to avoid misinterpretations (including relevant technical parameters). Chapters 32-34 categorically explain the physical principles of various "artifacts" that may occur during the imaging processes of ultrasound, CT, spiral CT, MRI, and MRA, and introduce knowledge for identifying "artifacts" and methods for eliminating them. The book vividly and intuitively presents the relevant knowledge to readers through 2,000 highly typical and invaluable imaging images, which will play a significant role in improving readers' imaging diagnostic skills. This book is suitable for imaging diagnosis and technical professionals, as well as for reference by clinicians in various disciplines.