Product Description

Edited and written by some of the world's leading experts, this text addresses the problems encountered during patient presentation. Superb quality radiological images - ultrasound, MRI and CT - illustrate the chapters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2101645 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

From the Back Cover
Cancer of the prostate is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the male population, and the second most common cause of cancer death in males after lung cancer. Congenital and acquired pathological processes of the prostate may be an important element in the diagnosis of infertility. Imaging studies of the prostate are often requested for the diagnosis of these disease processes, to guide biopsy of the prostate, and for treatment of benign and malignant processes.

Technological advances in imaging of the prostate over the past decade have resulted in marked improvement in visualization of the prostate. Great strides forward have been made in non-invasive imaging of infertility, and cysts, stones and congenital anomalies that block the flow of semen may now be diagnosed non-invasively.

In the adult population, both prostate cancer and benign disease of the prostate are important public health issues. Recent studies suggest that newer ultrasound and magnetic resonance techniques may be useful in the diagnosis of prostate cancer

This text has been written and edited by some of the world's leading experts and addresses the problems encountered during patient presentation. Superb quality radiological images - ultrasound, MRI and CT - illustrate chapters that are not only scientifically based but also written from the author's personal experience.Cancer of the prostate is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the male population, and the second most common cause of cancer death in males after lung cancer. In the adult population, both prostate cancer and benign disease of the prostate are important public health issues. Given the increase in media attention devoted to prostate cancer and prostate disease, attending physicians ultimately need to keep abreast of all diagnostic techniques available. Imaging of the Prostate has been written and edited by some of the world's leading experts and addresses the problems encountered during patient presentation. Superb quality radiological images - ultrasound, MRI and CT - illustrate chapters that are not only scientifically based but also written from the author's personal experience.

Key Features

* Describes the most up to date techniques for imaging, diagnosis and therapy
* Full coverage of the rapid advances made in imaging technology over the past decade
* Written and edited by internationally-renowned experts in their field
* Over 500 figures illustrate specific imaging features

About the Author
Ethan Joseph Halpern MD., Professor of Radiology and Urology, Co-Director, Prostate Diagnostic Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA; Michael Bourne Mb BCh FRCR., Consultant Radiologist and Director of MRI Services, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales; Dennis Cochlin FRCR., Consultant Radiologist and Director of General Ultrasound, University Hospital Wales, Cardiff, UK; Rakesh H. Ganatra Mb BCh FRCR., SPR in Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK; Richard K. Valicenti, M.D., M.A., Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA; Leonard G. Gomella, MD., Bernard W.Goodwin Jr. Associate Professor of Prostate Cancer, Director of Urologic Oncology, Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA; Ehab El-Gabry, MD., Research Fellow in Urologic Oncology, Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA.