Whereas gamma cameras typically use single large planar crystals, PET scanners use blocks made up of small individual crystals. For example, a block may be comprised of 4 X 4 X 20 mm individual crystals. Individual crystals are bound ...
In: Lee J, Segal S, Stanley R, Heiken J, eds. Computed Body Tomography with MRI Correlation. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven ... Kinnard M, Alavi A, Rubin RA, Lichtenstein GR. Nuclear imaging of solid hepatic masses.
Reviews the history of nuclear medicine beginning with the discovery of the X-ray and follows the evolution of the field to the present, using specific medical problems in examples of how the technology works.
This revised edition includes one hundred new questions with a dedicated physics chapter. Questions removed from the previous edition are still available for review in the eBook.
Bone scan shows relatively symmetric markedly increased tracer uptake in bilateral femora and tibiae. Reprinted with permission from Peterson JJ. Berquist's Musculoskeletal Imaging Companion. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; ...
This new edition will again reflect the curriculum covered by nuclear medicine training programs. Its wealth of clinical information makes the book a valuable resource for practitioners as well. The...
F-18 FDG PET scan for thyroid cancer. Patient had elevated serum thyroglobulin but negative I-123 whole-body scan. Multiple hypermetabolic lymph nodes from levels II to IV in the right neck and levels III to IV in the left neck, ...
Series Editor David M. Yousem, MD, MBA Director of Neuroradiology and Professor of Radiology Vice Chairman of Program Development Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science Johns Hopkins Medical Institution ...
This is a high-yield review book in the form of discussion points to clarify different concepts in Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Radiology that are commonly seen and tested.
"Nuclear medicine is thriving as one of the most exciting fields in clinical medicine.
The new, 2nd Edition of this successful resource continues to offer residents a succinct introduction to the subject a clear description of the principles, as well as a continuous emphasis...
It is anticipated that this book will become the standard reference both for nuclear medicine physicians and for practitioners in related fields (e.g., oncologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and neurologists).
This scientific book aims to introduce nuclear medicine to a larger audience, pointing out, among other things, the difficulties met by both physicians and patients when trying to access new technologies.
The description of the procedures is simple, easy to understand and current. The aim of this book is: a) Nuclear medicine professionals can use this book as a quick reference about how a procedure is to be performed.
The revised and updated 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking work reflects the growing importance of nuclear medicine within radiology, presenting definitive coverage of diagnostic nuclear medicine as it is practiced...