Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumor microcirculation in vivo. This is assisting 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. In this book, targeted at both clinical practitioners and basic scientists, the principles of the methods, their practical implementation, and their application to specific tumor types are discussed by the leading authorities in the field today. The book will serve as an invaluable single-volume reference covering all the latest developments in contrast-enhanced oncological MRI.
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An Overview of Contrast-Enhanced MRI in Oncology.- Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- The Role of Blood Pool Contrast Agents in the Study of Tumor Pathophysiology.- Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast-Enhanced MRI in Oncology.- Quantification of Contrast-Enhancement in Dynamic Studies.- Pharmacokinetic Modelling of Contrast Kinetics in Dynamic MR Studies.- Imaging Techniques: Imaging Techniques for Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Imaging. Consensus Recommendations for Imaging in Angiogenesis.- Clinical Applications: Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cerebral Malignancy. Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Breast Tumours. Dynamic Contrast Imaging in Cervical Carcinoma. Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Imaging in the Prostate. Contrast-Enhanced MR Imaging in Musculoskeletal Tumors. Contrast-Enhanced MR Imaging in the Liver.- Applications: The Use of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI Multicentre Trials. Applications of Dynamic Magnet Resonance in Drug Development.- Subject Index.
