Atlas of Clinical Positron Emission Tomography

Summary:
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is now firmly established as an invaluable
technique for diagnosing and monitoring disease. The second edition of this
comprehensive clinical atlas will continue to present the combined experience
of two of the world's leading PET centres as the technique has moved on from
its formative years to gain established value in clinical practice. The book
has been substantially rewritten to take account of the exciting developments
that are occurring with the introduction of PET/CT, and new ‘state-of-the-
art’ PET/CT images are presented. The new edition continues to be presented as
a series of 'mini-lectures' carefully designed for rapid assimilation,
illustrated by case histories in which high-quality illustrations are
supplemented by clear concise teaching points and directions for further
reading.

Part One provides an excellent introduction to the science and practice of PET
and displays normal variants and discusses potential pitfalls. In Part Two, the
applications of PET/CT in oncology are covered in detail, according to body
system in order of their clinical importance. Part Three examines the
applications of PET/CT beyond oncology; in neuropsychiatry, cardiology and
infection.

A useful additional feature is the accompanying DVD-Rom with HERMES RAPID
software, which contains PET/CT cases for viewing and analysis, with cross-
modality image fusion, and has been provided by Hermes Medical Solutions.

Atlas of Clinical Positron Emission Tomography is an invaluable resource for
nuclear medicine specialists, radiologists and oncologists, both in training
and in practice.


'
The second edition of the Atlas for Clinical Positron Emission Tomography
written by experienced leaders in two continents is a complete update of the
principles and practice of clinical PET and PET/CT, the most exciting advances
in medical imaging in the past 30 years. Anyone involved or interested in the
current state of PET and PET/CT must read this book to be brought up to date in
this rapidly evolving field.

'

Professor Henry N. Wagner 14/09/2005.


'
At this time when PET/CT applications became an essential part for the
diagnosis, treatment evaluation and follow up of a wide range of oncological,
cardiac, neurological and infection diseases, the need for a comprehensive
educational resources for both the nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists
and specially for the referring physicians is an essential part for better
patient care. The experience of three distinguished nuclear medicine world
leaders is presented in the second edition of this Atlas of Clinical Positron
Emission Tomography. The knowledge presented is essential for all practicing or
utilizing PET/CT for patient care.

'

Dr. Hussein M. Abdel-Dayem 14/09/2005.


'
This Atlas provides a thoughtful and well-illustrated educational approach for
defining the principles and good practices of PET and PET/CT. It provides a
comprehensive educational tool for radiologists and nuclear medicine
specialists who want to learn about molecular imaging.

'

Dr. Antonio Maldonado 14/09/2005.


Pitched at a level appropriate for the 'non-specialist' wishing to acquire
rapid expertise in the potential of PET and PET/CT in patient care

Includes the relationship of PET to other imaging modalities, plus a new
section on the use of PET in Paediatrics

Pitfalls section, a popular feature of the 1st edition, expanded to include
more information on methods and offer solutions to common problems

Over 800 high-quality photographs

Key management issues and specific 'teaching points' are clearly identified for
the reader

Accompanying DVD-Rom with Hermes Rapid software

An excellent introduction to PET/CT


Table of contents:

Part 1 Introduction
~ Principles and Methods ~ Normal variants and potential problems / pit