Mri of the Abdomen With Ct Correlation

This volume thoroughly demonstrates the capability of MRI to diagnose abdominal diseases and offers practical guidance on the optimal use of MRI for abdominal studies. The book contains high-quality MRI scans covering the full range of diseases of the liver; gallbladder and biliary tree; spleen; pancreas; adrenal glands; kidneys; gastrointestinal tract; peritoneal cavity; and retroperitoneum and abdominal wall. The MRI scans are correlated with CT scans to highlight the advantages of MRI over CT, the current gold standard for abdominal imaging.The scans are accompanied by up-to-date descriptions of the diseases. Detailed information is provided on MRI techniques and sequences tailored for abdominal studies. The sequences and techniques can be readily applied on any high-field MR system.