Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging 5/e

Through four editions, this resource has established itself as the best introduction to nuclear imaging techniques. It
is practical, yet comprehensive, covering physics, instrumentation, quality control, and legal requirements. The 5th
Edition features a new color format, with many user-friendly features such as Pearls and Pitfalls. More than 600
pictures in digital-quality resolution depict imaging of each body system. A series of Unknown Case Sets, with answers,
help test your knowledge.


Ch. 1 Radioactivity, radionuclides, and radiopharmaceuticals 1
Ch. 2 Instrumentation 15
Ch. 3 Quality control 35
Ch. 4 Cerebrovascular system 53
Ch. 5 Thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands 75
Ch. 6 Cardiovascular system 101
Ch. 7 Respiratory system 159
Ch. 8 Gastrointestinal tract 203
Ch. 9 Skeletal system 243
Ch. 10 Genitourinary system and adrenal glands 293
Ch. 11 Conventional neoplasm imaging and radioimmunotherapy 325
Ch. 12 Inflammation and infection imaging 341
Ch. 13 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging 359
Ch. 14 Legal requirements and radiation safety 425