Featuring 137 carefully selected cases, this atlas covers virtually every aspect of clinical cross-sectional imaging of the liver, gallbladder, biliary system and pancreas. For the vast majority of the cases, both CT and MR images are included to demonstrate the different features of each lesion. Furthermore, both typical and atypical pathologies are included to facilitate the differential diagnosis in daily clinical practice. Concise yet comprehensive,this atlas includes not only imaging features of the lesions but also the related pathologic and clinical data. It is therefore useful both as a quick guide for practicing radiologists and as a brief textbook for radiologists in training.

This innovative teaching atlas provides the reader with a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of the common and uncommon diseases that may involve the pancreatic gland. Its perspective is multidisciplinary, the authors being radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, and gastroenterologists who have worked together for the past 25 years. Very concise descriptions of clinical presentation, pathology, imaging, and management are provided for a great variety of pathologic conditions, and a wealth of illustrative material displays intraoperative appearances, gross specimens, histology, and radiological findings. Pancreatic surgery, including transplantation, is also discussed, and the final chapter presents a gallery of challenging and diverse cases. Specialists and residents in a range of specialties will find this atlas to be an invaluable aid, and it will also serve as an excellent reference for medical students.

Comprehensive review of diseases of the abdomen and pelvis Teaching Atlas of Abdominal Imaging is a case-based reference covering the full spectrum of common and uncommon problems of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract encountered in everyday practice. The book organizes cases into sections based on the anatomic location of the problem. Each chapter provides succinct descriptions of clinical presentation, radiologic findings, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis for the case. The chapter then discusses the background for each diagnosis, clinical findings, common complications, etiology, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis. Key features: Succinct text and consistent presentation in each chapter enhance the ease of use Practical discussion of all current imaging modalities Nearly 550 high-quality images demonstrate key concepts Bulleted lists of pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter highlight important points An appendix with 64-slice protocols for various CT scans, such as dual-phase liver and pancreatic scans Ideal for both self-assessment and rapid review, this book is a valuable resource for radiologists, gastrointestinal and genitourinary radiologists, and fellows and residents in these specialties.

Comprehensive review of diseases of the abdomen and pelvis Teaching Atlas of Abdominal Imaging is a case-based reference covering the full spectrum of common and uncommon problems of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract encountered in everyday practice. The book organizes cases into sections based on the anatomic location of the problem. Each chapter provides succinct descriptions of clinical presentation, radiologic findings, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis for the case. The chapter then discusses the background for each diagnosis, clinical findings, common complications, etiology, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis. Key features: Succinct text and consistent presentation in each chapter enhance the ease of use Practical discussion of all current imaging modalities Nearly 550 high-quality images demonstrate key concepts Bulleted lists of pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter highlight important points An appendix with 64-slice protocols for various CT scans, such as dual-phase liver and pancreatic scans Ideal for both self-assessment and rapid review, this book is a valuable resource for radiologists, gastrointestinal and genitourinary radiologists, and fellows and residents in these specialties.

Over the last decade, advanced imaging and interventional techniques have greatly improved the treatment of all forms of liver, biliary, and pancreatic disease. They have also transformed hepatobiliary and pancreatic radiology into an increasingly useful and sought-after specialty. Organized by anatomic region, this book is designed to help specialists develop a comprehensive approach to disorders of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Special features include: Detailed instruction in all radiologic techniques, including ultrasound, computed tomography, MRI, angiography, nuclear medicine, ERC, and transhepatic cholangiography Full information on a wide range of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders, and the techniques used in their treatment. Complete coverage of interventional procedures Special chapters on the treatment of trauma, postoperative, and pediatric patients Practical and comprehensive, HEPATOBILIARY AND PANCREATIC RADIOLOGY is a must for both newcomers and experienced radiologists!

This comprehensive teaching atlas covers virtually all pancreatic anatomy (including variants) and diseases in a pattern-based radiologic approach. Cases are presented as "unknowns", allowing the reader to analyze the findings and learn key points. Each teaching case includes a brief clinical history, images, a description of imaging findings, differential diagnoses, final diagnosis with images of gross pathology, and a discussion of key teaching points. The presented images have been acquired with the full range of relevant modalities, including state of the art technologies such as multidetector row dual-phase CT, 3D reformatting, and multiple MRI sequences. The book will help radiologists, radiology residents and fellows to sharpen their diagnostic skills by looking at a vast array of pathology from a major tertiary hospital (Johns Hopkins) and will also assist in preparation for radiology board examinations.

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a novel non-invasive technique for diagnosis of pancreatic-biliary disease. The purpose of this book is to highlight the advantages, limitations and indications of MRCP. Specific examples have been selected to showcase the utility of this technique in a large variety of clinical conditions. Each example is purposefully used to stress important technical features, to give practical advice, or to discuss the role of MRCP in specific clinical situations. Important features of the book are the high quality of the illustrations, the reduction of the text to relevant and practically useful issues, and the simple and logic organisation of the case material. The book should show: the optimal technique in MRCP, the pitfalls and limitations.