Nuclear Medicine: The Requisites, Third Edition

✍ Scribed by Harvey A. Ziessman MD, Janis P. O'Malley MD, James H. Thrall MD

• Publisher: Mosby
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 606
• Edition: Third Edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The 3rd Edition of this successful resource continues to present an easy and affordable way to master core knowledge and review important facts pertinent to the specialty. A concise, user-friendly format-with at-a-glance illustrations, boxes, and tables-enables you to access information quickly. Revised throughout to reflect the very latest advances in the field, it makes an excellent study source for certification and recertification review as well as clinical reference.Presents clear descriptions of nuclear medicine principles and techniques.Emphasizes the core knowledge needed for certification and practice in a clear and succinct manner.Offers sample protocols for each procedure.Provides an excellent resource at an inexpensive price.Presents revised Nuclear Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrine System, and Genitourinary System chapters that reflect the rapid expansion of PET imaging, including a whole new chapter on F-18 FDG PET imaging.Features expanded use of Pearls, Pitfalls, and Frequently Asked Questions for more helpful information.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover......Page 1
The Requisites in Radiology......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
Preface......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Foreword......Page 10
Radiopharmaceuticals......Page 13
Physics of Nuclear Medicine......Page 30
Radiation Detection and Instrumentation......Page 44
Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET)......Page 62
Endocrine System......Page 81
Skeletal Scintigraphy......Page 123
Hepatobiliary System......Page 169
Genitourinary System......Page 225
Oncology......Page 273
Oncology: Positron Emission Tomography......Page 312
Color Plate......Page 356
Gastrointestinal System......Page 359
Infection and Inflammation......Page 397
Central Nervous System......Page 432
Cardiac System......Page 463
Color Plates......Page 521
Pulmonary System......Page 534
Pearls, Pitfalls, and Frequently Asked Questions......Page 566
Index......Page 593