Balachandran G. (ed.) MRI Brain: Atlas and Text

Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2016. — 327 p.The book maintains the unique features that is line diagrams for images to facilitate easy appreciation of image findings. The book fairly covers a wide spectrum of neuroradiology cases which we come across in our daily practice. Apart from images and line diagrams, there is a brief interpretation of images, description of the case findings and relevant references for further reading. Useful tables are also included.MRI Basics: Physics
MR Working in a Nutshell 3
Advantages of MRI 5
Disadvantages of MRI (Compared to CT Scan) 5
Multiplanar Capability in MR 6
Normal Cross-sectional MR Anatomy of Brain 8
Axial Image Planes: Parallel to Skull Base 9
Axial Image Level A1 10
Axial Image Level A2 11
Axial Image Level A3 12
Axial Image Level A4 13
Axial Image Level A5 14
Axial Image Level A6 15
Axial Image Level A7 16
Coronal Section: Parallel to Coronal Suture 17
Coronal Image Level C1 18
Coronal Image Level C2 19
Coronal Image Level C3 20
Coronal Image Level C4 21
Midline Sagittal Image: Parallel to Sagittal Suture
Gross Brain Anatomy as seen in MR Images
MRI of Signals and SequencesExamples for Basic MR Signal
Intensity Nomenclature
Note on Sequences
Examples of Common MR Sequences and their Use
Fluid Attenuation Inversion Recovery (FLAIR)
Role of MRI Contrast Agent
Diffusion Weighted Imaging:
An Important Tool for Diagnosing Stroke
Principles of Intracranial Space Occupying
Lesions (ICSOL)/Tumor Diagnosis by MRI
Look for Classic Location/Morpholgy/Sign
Determine Whether the Lesionis
Intra-axial versus Extra-axial
Patient’s Age and Sex
MRI Signal Intensity
T1W Bright Lesions
Classic Location
Type and Degree of Contrast Enhancement
The Extension and/or Spread of the Tumor
MRI Atlas of Cases
Tumors
Congenital Lesions
Vascular
Infectons/Infestations
Miscellaneous