Atlas of MR Pathology

The only resource on the imaging of pathologies with MR designed specifically for imaging technologists! Comprehensive and up-to-date, this new atlas helps readers develop a solid understanding of pathology and how to image it.Each disease process is illustrated with brilliantly reproduced images that demonstrate the appearance of anatomy and disease processes on MR scans. All illustrations are accompanied by charts that present information on pathology, symptoms, and patient historya definition and explanation of the disease processsuggested sequence weightinganatomic planes to scan inthe use of MR contrast materialsand a description of how the disease visualizes on the different tissue weighting pulse sequences. Covers a wide range of common and unusual pathologies. Features illustrations and charts on the same or facing pages whenever possible--and a consistent organization throughout--for ease of reference. Demonstrates the variation in disease process, filming, and positioning through the use of real images scanned by MR technologists on actual patients. Organizes chapters according to the topics listed in the specifications for the ARRT MR exam. Explains why particular anatomical planes and sequence weighting are used for specific pathologies. Helps readers understand pathologies as seen by MR imaging techniques with a brief overview of MR technology. Includes reference tables of specific imaging techniques. Serves as an excellent clinical resource, as a teaching text, or as a preparation tool for the ARRT MR exam.