A Concise Guide to Nuclear Medicine

Description

This book, now in an extensively revised second edition, summarizes the basic principles of nuclear medicine and describes the clinical applications of commonly used nuclear medicine procedures and techniques. Readers will find clear explanation of clinical indications, the pathophysiological basis of functional procedures, and the complementary role of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in relation to diagnostic radiology. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the added diagnostic value offered by the new hybrid imaging modalities. The various therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine are also discussed. Compared with the first edition, technical details have been significantly simplified. The book will be an ideal introduction to nuclear medicine for medical students and will serve as an excellent quick reference for referring physicians, enabling them to utilize this modern medical specialty more efficiently. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Basic Principles of Nuclear Medicine (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 1-11 Nuclear Medicine in the Genitourinary System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 13-29 Nuclear Medicine in the Digestive System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 31-47 Nuclear Medicine in the Endocrine System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 49-66 Nuclear Medicine in Soft-Tissue Infection and Inflammation (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 67-78 Nuclear Medicine in the Respiratory System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 79-90 Nuclear Medicine in the Musculoskeletal System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 91-113 Nuclear Medicine in the Cardiovascular System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 115-123 Nuclear Medicine in the Nervous System (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 125-134 Nuclear Medicine in Oncology (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 135-145 Therapeutic Applications of Nuclear Medicine (Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar, Saud Alenezi)....Pages 147-155 Back Matter ....Pages 157-159