Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Diagnosis of Neurological Diseases / Edition 1

by Else Rubaek Danielsen, Brian Ross

Overview

Demonstrates how MRS offers a useful tool for the noninvasive biochemical analysis of the brain. The book covers over 70 clinical cases and more than 100 spectra that enhance skills at interpreting MRS, including minimizing errors, highlighting artifacts, and expanding the clinical usefulness of this diagnostic modality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824702380
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/16/1999
Edition description:	ILLUSTRATE
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Else Rubaek Danielsen, Brian Ross

Table of Contents

Introduction MRS; basic physics of MR; the clinical significance of metabolites; an introduction to clinical cases; clinical cases; degenerative disease - Alzheimer disease, dementia, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease; systemic diseases - liver disease, diabetes mellitus; osmolar abnormalities; trauma - SIADH, hyper-osmolar state, diffuse axonal injury, hypoxic injury; global hypoxia -vascular diseases, stroke, infarcts and non vascular focal hypoxia; focal lesions - ectopic grey matter, HIV related lesions, tumours and tuberculoma; multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory disease; paediatrics - abnormal development, Reyes syndrome, inborn errors of metabolism; xenobiotics - ethanol, propylene, glycol, mannitol; MRS patterns and referral guidelines.

Editorial Reviews

"...The book is about the underlying merit of applying proton spectroscopy of the brain in routine clinical practice to present it in a way which is compatible with radiological culture. It provides a framework in which the doctor can appreciate the undoubted benefits of including MRS as part of clinical investigation....The atlas of case reports...providse a valuable database for anyone with an interest in proton spectroscopy of the brain. "
—-Neuroradiology

From the Publisher

"...The book is about the underlying merit of applying proton spectroscopy of the brain in routine clinical practice to present it in a way which is compatible with radiological culture. It provides a framework in which the doctor can appreciate the undoubted benefits of including MRS as part of clinical investigation....The atlas of case reports...provide a valuable database for anyone with an interest in proton spectroscopy of the brain."

Neuroradiology

...provides the manager with a concise overview of management principles and practices which are especially effective in managing professionals... "I would recommend this book to all library managers. It is especially useful for new managers...helping them acquaint themselves with their new roles and responsibilities. The book will offer more experienced managers an opportunity to rethink and review management practices so as to use professional staff in the most productive manner possible.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

...offers an interesting slant on the usual management topics. It is also well organized and well designed.

Preview

An atlas of some 72 common neuropathologies as reflected in MRS images, as a quick reference for clinical neurologists. Presents over 100 spectra in a standard format with a minimum of technical information and a maximum of help in reading and interpreting. Areas of interest are marked on the images. The text notes the purpose of the MRS and a summary of the patient's history, but not the source of the image. Proton spectra of the brain are also presented for normal subjects of all ages between premature to elderly. Introductory chapters provide information on the principles and basic physics of the technique, and the clinical significance of metabolites. The collection was first assembled for a series of courses in clinical MRS, and has been refined and revised through such use. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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