Essentials of Clinical MR

Gain crucial diagnostic skills with this image-rich guide to clinical MR interpretation

Essentials of Clinical MR provides readers with the must-have background they need to read magnetic resonance images and make successful clinical diagnoses.

Intuitively arranged by body region, this user-friendly manual explores the most commonly encountered diseases through concise case examples supplemented by clearly labeled MRI images. Using the case descriptions as starting points, each section thoroughly surveys a different anatomic area and provides tips on imaging techniques followed by an in-depth discussion of the image interpretation.

Features

• Complete coverage of the diseases most frequently seen in the clinical practice of MRI
• Over 650 images clearly illustrate the MR appearance of each disease
• Highly relevant information on contrast media and contrast enhanced MRA

This easily accessible guide is both the ideal introductory text for radiology residents, MR technologists, and medical students, as well as a practical daily reference for anyone involved in the interpretation of clinical MRIs. Residents will find it an invaluable companion when studying for exams.

Val M. Runge, MD, is the John Sealy Distinguished Chair in Radiology, and Professor and Chair of Radiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
John N. Morelli, MD, is in the Department of Radiology, Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center, and at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas.