BONE MARROW MRI. A PATTERN-BASED APPROACH

- Uses a pattern-based approach to provide readers with a thorough knowledge of MRI findings of diseases of the bone marrow, especially malignancies
- Excellent guide to differential diagnosis
- Of value not only to radiologists but also to clinicians requiring up-to-date knowledge as a basis for therapeutic decisions
MRI is the only imaging modality that directly visualizes bone marrow, a common site of hematologic malignancies and secondary deposits of solid primary neoplasms. Differential diagnosis of such entities from benign processes that may affect the bone marrow is very important for treatment decision making. This book aims to provide radiologists – both residents and specialists – with a thorough knowledge of MRI findings of various diseases of the bone marrow, especially those of a malignant nature. In order to achieve this goal, a pattern-based approach is used. First, normal bone marrow appearances are discussed with an emphasis on age-related changes and non-age-related variations. Next, MR patterns of bone marrow involvement are analyzed and the various pathologies discussed. An individual chapter is specifically devoted to common issues in differential diagnosis. Finally, imaging algorithms based on pattern recognition are provided. In addition to radiologists, clinicians (in particular oncologists and hematologists) will find this book to be an invaluable reference since it provides all the up-to-date knowledge necessary to make the most appropriate therapeutic decisions.
Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Differential diagnosis - Diffuse and focal patterns - Magnetic resonance imaging -Pattern recognition - Treatment decision making
Related subjects » Internal Medicine - Oncology & Hematology - Radiology

Authors
- Lia Angela Moulopoulos is a Professor of Radiology at the University of Athens School of Medicine. She has published extensively in leading medical journals on the subject of bone marrow disorders, and has written many chapters in books on the same topic.
- Vassilis Koutoulidis is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Athens School of Medicine with a special interest in bone marrow imaging and oncologic imaging.

Table of contents (10 chapters)
1.?ormal Bone Marrow: Anatomy, Function, Conversion, and Reconversion
2.MRI of the Normal Bone Marrow: Pulse Sequences
3.MRI of the Normal Bone Marrow: Anatomic Sites
4.The Abnormal Bone Marrow: MRI Patterns
5.MRI of the Abnormal Bone Marrow: Focal Pattern
6.MRI of the Abnormal Bone Marrow: Diffuse Pattern
7.Bone Marrow Edema Pattern
8.Benign Versus Malignant Vertebral Fractures
9.MRI of Bone Marrow Posttreatment Changes
10.Bone Marrow MRI: A Quick Guide