Luna Antonio, Ribes Ramón, Soto Jorge A. (eds.) Diffusion MRI Outside the Brain: A Case-Based Review and Clinical Applications

Springer, 2012. — 421 p. — ISBN: 978-3-642-21052-5.Recent advances in MR technology permit the application of diffusion MRI outside of the brain. In this book, the authors present cases drawn from daily clinical practice to illustrate the role of diffusion sequences, along with other morphological and functional MRI information, in the work-up of a variety of frequently encountered oncological and non-oncological diseases. Breast, musculoskeletal, whole-body, and other applications are covered in detail, with careful explanation of the pros and cons of diffusion MRI in each circumstance. Quantification and post-processing are discussed, and advice is provided on how to acquire state of the art images, and avoid artifacts, when using 1.5- and 3-T magnets. Applications likely to emerge in the near future, such as for screening, are also reviewed. The practical approach adopted by the authors, combined with the wealth of high-quality illustrations, ensure that this book will be of great value to practitioners.Diffusion-Weighted Imaging: Acquisition and Biophysical Basis
How to Identify and Avoid Artifacts on DWI
Quantification and Postprocessing of DWI
DWI at 3 T: Advantages, Disadvantages, Pitfalls, and Advanced Clinical Applications
DWI of the Liver
Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging of the Pancreas
Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging of the Renal and Adrenal Glands
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of Prostate, Bladder, and Retroperitoneum
Use of DWI in Female Pelvis
DWI of the Breast
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Peritoneum
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of Anorectal Region
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in the Evaluation of Lung, Mediastinum, Heart, and Chest Wall
Role of DWI in the Evaluation of Tumors of the Head and Neck and in the Assessment of Lymph Nodes
Musculoskeletal Applications of DWI
Whole-Body Applications of DWI