Imaging of urinary tract tumors
Wednesday, 6 August 2008 - Imaging has an important role in the evaluation of patients with invasive bladder cancer. It is useful in staging of bladder cancer, despite having some limitations. Computed tomography (CT) is widely accessible and has enjoyed rapid advances in multidetector technology with far-reaching applications. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), due to its intrinsic tissue characterization, is reported to have a higher accuracy for staging bladder cancer. It is superior to CT in determining the depth of bladder wall invasion. CT, as well as traditional MRI, rely on morphological criteria and are both useful in the detection of metastases to the lymph nodes, liver and bone. MRI, however, can now also take advantage of the tremendous advance in lymph node evaluation brought about by the advent of superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) nodal imaging. MRI is also considered superior in follow-up of patients with bladder cancer post-therapy as it can distinguish biopsy changes more accurately than CT. In conclusion, it is clear that imaging plays a growing and increasingly important role in the evaluation of patients with bladder cancer. This description will appear in a book chapter published by Springer this year.
The book “Imaging in Oncology” (belonging to serial book Cancer Treatment and Research) will serve as an up-to-date, attractive book of oncologic imaging for radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists and others involved in oncologic care. This volume provides pertinent clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. It reviews the role of established and upcoming techniques in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR nuclear medicine, PET and PET/CT for oncologic imaging as well as image-guided intervention. The book also highlights new developments and advances in oncologic imaging. Imaging in Oncology will appeal to physicians in practice and in training and to all interested in oncologic imaging.
The publisher states this as
• Scholarly, pertinently illustrated, well referenced text
• Contains chapter contributions from world-renowned experts
• Guidelines for chapters provide coordinated, integrated text
• Includes summary sections at the end of each chapter that illuminate 5-10 key points
Serial Book Title: Imaging in Oncology
Series title: Cancer Treatment and Research (volume 143)
Editors: Blake and Kalra
ISBN: 978-0-387-75586-1
Binding: Hardcover
Published by: Springer
Publication date: 2008
Pages: 565
Illustrations: 782, 28 in colour
Cost : €99,95
