MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls

Download or read book MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls written by Laura W. Bancroft and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls presents over 1,800 images of normal anatomic variants, artifacts, and other features that mimic pathology on MRI scans. The book will reduce the rate of diagnostic errors by helping radiologists distinguish pathology from MRI appearances that may simulate disease. Organized by anatomic region, the book covers the gamut of neuroradiology, breast imaging, vascular, cross-sectional, and musculoskeletal radiology. Each chapter shows examples of normal anatomy, variations, common incidental or benign conditions, and imaging features that may mimic other disease processes. Concise figure legends facilitate rapid identification of imaging characteristics. Examples of common MRI artifacts are included, with brief explanations from physicists in language understandable to radiologists.