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Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound
Book Reviews / Clinical Radiology 65 (2010) 853e855
comment on virtual cystoscopy. In addition there is a worthwhile section on imaging characteristics of different histological subtypes. This and all the other imaging chapters (of which there are three) are expertly illustrated with relevant, high-quality radiological images. Virtually all chapters are worthy of mention; however, the pathology chapter stands out as it provides a thorough, clear, organized, and well-illustrated description of a diverse malignancy and all its subtypes. It covers genetics, epidemiology, grading, and the importance of differentiating low grade from high-grade tumours. Whether employed as a refresher or a primary educator, the chapter leaves the reader well-qualified to image urothelial malignancy in the multidisciplinary environment, confident that he or she has a sound foundation in the pathological basis of the disease. The chapter on staging delivers all that one would expect. Centred around the TNM system, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and isotope studies are covered in detail with over 35 highquality, relevant images, beautifully illustrating the conundrums of local staging. This chapter is a “must read”. A section on imaging of treated bladder cancer is a useful addition, with specific reference to imaging patterns following different treatment modalities including effects on normal tissues, patterns of therapy dependent tumour recurrence and the use of dynamic enhanced MRI. In combination with the clinically oriented sections the radiological reader will leave with a broad view of the technical aspects of treatment and its impact on imaging, and colleagues in allied specialties will be able to further their understanding of the contribution imaging makes in the diagnosis, treatment, and symptom control of bladder cancer patients. At £45 this easy-to-read hardback should be on the shelf of all cross-sectional radiologists. A. Horton, G. Munneke* St George’s Hospital, London, UK * Guarantor and correspondent: Tel.: þ44 (0) 2079247870. E-mail address: [email protected] (G. Munneke) Ó 2010 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2010.04.017
Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound A.T. Ahuja, G.E. Antonio, J.F. Griffith, et al., 1st edn. Amirsys, Salt Lake City, 2007, ISBN 978-1931884488 Ultrasound images are often perceived by clinicians and new radiology trainees as being difficult to interpret, due to the unfamiliarity of the anatomy depicted. This difficulty is compounded by the ability of the operator to obtain ultrasound images freely in any scan plane rather than the axial, coronal, sagittal planes typically offered by conventional computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance
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imaging (MRI)dan advantage in experienced hands but an obstacle for newcomers to the technique. Diagnostic and surgical imaging anatomy: ultrasound by Ahuja et al. is an invaluable aid in overcoming this obstacle. This comprehensive title is divided into seven colourcoded sections covering the body regions of the brain and spine, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and upper and lower limbs. Each section is subdivided into different chapters focusing on a specific anatomical region or organ. Following the style of other volumes in the series, each chapter begins with one or two pages of bulleted text to present an overview of the anatomical region, complete with basic embryology and normal developmental changes. The subsections on normal imaging appearance, useful anatomical landmarks, imaging recommendations for optimisation of image acquisition, and imaging pitfalls are particularly useful for any sonography practitioner. The salient features of the text are emphasized by the accompanying high-quality illustrations. The strength of this book lies in the abundance of highresolution, grey-scale, colour Doppler and Doppler waveform images of normal anatomy in different imaging planes. The chapter on the cerebral hemisphere alone has 18 grey-scale images obtained through the anterior fontanelle in nine imaging planes, in addition to another 12 obtained via different approaches and 36 Doppler images. The authors have striven to annotate all visible anatomical structure included in the image, even the ones that are out of focus on the current image or those structures, which are easily neglected in day-to-day practice. Each ultrasound image is accompanied by a small illustration of the probe position to orientate readers. When appropriate, corresponding MRI or CT images are also presented for correlation. Although not within the remit of this title, the authors have also included images of common disease entities, for example, hydronephrosis and focal bacteria nephritis. Although some specialist topics, such as paediatric, obstetric, or echocardiography, have not been included in this book, certain topics that may be considered more suitable in specialist text (orbit, preterm brain, transrectal prostate examination, transvaginal ultrasound examination) have been included. Future editions may benefit from the inclusion of more recent developments in ultrasound technology such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Comprehensive, well-illustrated, and easy to use, Diagnostic and surgical imaging anatomy: ultrasound is a welcome addition to the series of excellent anatomy reference titles by Amirsys. It is an indispensable textbook for both beginners and more experienced ultrasound practitioners who may wish to refresh their anatomical knowledge or for quick reference during a busy session. I highly recommend this text to any sonographers, radiologists, or clinicians working with ultrasound. H.H. Tam St. George’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom E-mail address: [email protected] Ó 2010 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2010.04.019
comment on virtual cystoscopy. In addition there is a worthwhile section on imaging characteristics of different histological subtypes. This and all the other imaging chapters (of which there are three) are expertly illustrated with relevant, high-quality radiological images. Virtually all chapters are worthy of mention; however, the pathology chapter stands out as it provides a thorough, clear, organized, and well-illustrated description of a diverse malignancy and all its subtypes. It covers genetics, epidemiology, grading, and the importance of differentiating low grade from high-grade tumours. Whether employed as a refresher or a primary educator, the chapter leaves the reader well-qualified to image urothelial malignancy in the multidisciplinary environment, confident that he or she has a sound foundation in the pathological basis of the disease. The chapter on staging delivers all that one would expect. Centred around the TNM system, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and isotope studies are covered in detail with over 35 highquality, relevant images, beautifully illustrating the conundrums of local staging. This chapter is a “must read”. A section on imaging of treated bladder cancer is a useful addition, with specific reference to imaging patterns following different treatment modalities including effects on normal tissues, patterns of therapy dependent tumour recurrence and the use of dynamic enhanced MRI. In combination with the clinically oriented sections the radiological reader will leave with a broad view of the technical aspects of treatment and its impact on imaging, and colleagues in allied specialties will be able to further their understanding of the contribution imaging makes in the diagnosis, treatment, and symptom control of bladder cancer patients. At £45 this easy-to-read hardback should be on the shelf of all cross-sectional radiologists. A. Horton, G. Munneke* St George’s Hospital, London, UK * Guarantor and correspondent: Tel.: þ44 (0) 2079247870. E-mail address: [email protected] (G. Munneke) Ó 2010 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2010.04.017
Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound A.T. Ahuja, G.E. Antonio, J.F. Griffith, et al., 1st edn. Amirsys, Salt Lake City, 2007, ISBN 978-1931884488 Ultrasound images are often perceived by clinicians and new radiology trainees as being difficult to interpret, due to the unfamiliarity of the anatomy depicted. This difficulty is compounded by the ability of the operator to obtain ultrasound images freely in any scan plane rather than the axial, coronal, sagittal planes typically offered by conventional computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance
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imaging (MRI)dan advantage in experienced hands but an obstacle for newcomers to the technique. Diagnostic and surgical imaging anatomy: ultrasound by Ahuja et al. is an invaluable aid in overcoming this obstacle. This comprehensive title is divided into seven colourcoded sections covering the body regions of the brain and spine, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and upper and lower limbs. Each section is subdivided into different chapters focusing on a specific anatomical region or organ. Following the style of other volumes in the series, each chapter begins with one or two pages of bulleted text to present an overview of the anatomical region, complete with basic embryology and normal developmental changes. The subsections on normal imaging appearance, useful anatomical landmarks, imaging recommendations for optimisation of image acquisition, and imaging pitfalls are particularly useful for any sonography practitioner. The salient features of the text are emphasized by the accompanying high-quality illustrations. The strength of this book lies in the abundance of highresolution, grey-scale, colour Doppler and Doppler waveform images of normal anatomy in different imaging planes. The chapter on the cerebral hemisphere alone has 18 grey-scale images obtained through the anterior fontanelle in nine imaging planes, in addition to another 12 obtained via different approaches and 36 Doppler images. The authors have striven to annotate all visible anatomical structure included in the image, even the ones that are out of focus on the current image or those structures, which are easily neglected in day-to-day practice. Each ultrasound image is accompanied by a small illustration of the probe position to orientate readers. When appropriate, corresponding MRI or CT images are also presented for correlation. Although not within the remit of this title, the authors have also included images of common disease entities, for example, hydronephrosis and focal bacteria nephritis. Although some specialist topics, such as paediatric, obstetric, or echocardiography, have not been included in this book, certain topics that may be considered more suitable in specialist text (orbit, preterm brain, transrectal prostate examination, transvaginal ultrasound examination) have been included. Future editions may benefit from the inclusion of more recent developments in ultrasound technology such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Comprehensive, well-illustrated, and easy to use, Diagnostic and surgical imaging anatomy: ultrasound is a welcome addition to the series of excellent anatomy reference titles by Amirsys. It is an indispensable textbook for both beginners and more experienced ultrasound practitioners who may wish to refresh their anatomical knowledge or for quick reference during a busy session. I highly recommend this text to any sonographers, radiologists, or clinicians working with ultrasound. H.H. Tam St. George’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom E-mail address: [email protected] Ó 2010 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2010.04.019