Radiotherapy in Practice - Imaging


Peter J. Hoskin
Bok Engelsk 2010 · Electronic books.
Annen tittel
Utgitt
Oxford : : Oxford University Press, , c2010.
Omfang
1 online resource (346 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 Principles of imaging; 3 Breast; 4 Lung and thorax; 5 Lymphoma; 6 Oesophageal tumours; 7 Gastric tumours; 8 Hepatic and biliary tumours; 9 Pancreatic tumours; 10 Gastrointestinal stromal tumours; 11 Rectal cancer; 12 Anal cancer; 13 Urological cancers; 14 Gynaecological cancers; 15 Head and neck cancers; 16 Central nervous system; 17 Connective tissue (soft tissue sarcoma); 18 Endocrine tumours; 19 Skeletal tumours; 20 Paediatrics; 21 Imaging for common complications; 22 Radiation protection issues when imaging patients for radiotherapy; Index; A; B. - CD; E; F; G; H; I; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X. - Imaging is a critical component in the delivery of radiotherapy to patients with malignancy, and this book teaches the principles and practice of imaging specific to radiotherapy. Introductory chapters outline the basic principles of the available imaging modalities including x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MR, nuclear medicine, and PET. Site specific chapters then cover the main tumour sites, reviewing optimal imaging techniques for diagnosis, staging, radiotherapy planning, and follow-upfor each site. Chapters are co-authored by oncologists and radiologists specialising in a specific area to provide
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ISBN
9780199231324

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