MRI and MRA of the head. Indication - Selection of examination parameters - Findings

The book presents guidance in deciding whether MRI is the method of choice for diagnostic examination in the particular case, and provides information about the results to be expected. A great variety of novel image sequences have been developed lately, so that readers may appreciate help in selecting the most suitable sequence for their specific diagnostic problems. The great variety of clusters of findings, which very often are of poor specificity, make it difficult to find the proper diagnosis. The information presented provides assistance in differentiating the normal findings from an artefact, or pathological conditions. The essential diagnostic criteria and helpful aspects are explained, including syndromes of rare occurrence, and are shown in over 700 representative illustrations. Thus readers can reduce the number of required differential diagnoses, and the clinical context given provides further information for correct diagnosis. (orig./CB)