Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Oncology

Download or read book Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Oncology written by Alan Jackson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-11-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumor microcirculation in vivo. The method assists clinical practitioners in the management of patients with solid tumors and is finding prominence in the assessment of tumor treatments, including anti-angiogenics, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Here, leading authorities discuss the principles of the methods, their practical implementation, and their application to specific tumor types. The text is an invaluable single-volume reference that covers all the latest developments in contrast-enhanced oncological MRI.