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MR Pathology: A Comprehensive Guide For MRI Technologists
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MRI is more than images—it’s about knowing what you’re seeing and how to see it better. In this groundbreaking text, MRI educators Michelle Foreso and Douglas Boyd bring clarity to one of the most challenging areas of the field: pathology as imaged on MRI. This book goes beyond textbook definitions.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Clear, accessible explanations of pathology and etiology
- Practical guidance on pulse sequence protocols and slice positioning
- Expert recommendations on the use of MRI contrast agents
- Real-world strategies to optimize image quality and diagnostic value
Written with the working technologist in mind, this resource combines the “why” with the “how,” equipping you with tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice. Whether you are a student, a new technologist, or a seasoned professional, this book will sharpen your skills and elevate your imaging. It’s more than a reference—it’s a console-side companion every MRI technologist should have.
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Forward
MRI educators Michelle Foreso and Douglas Boyd have delivered the resource MRI technologists have long awaited—a comprehensive publication devoted exclusively to pathology as visualized on MRI. This text extends well beyond image recognition, offering clear definitions, etiologic insights, and practical guidance on optimal imaging techniques. With recommended pulse sequence protocols, slice positioning strategies, and expert direction on the judicious use of MRI contrast agents, the book provides technologists with actionable, real-world tools to enhance diagnostic quality. It is an indispensable reference that deserves a place at every MRI console.
— Jim Coffin, ARMRIT, President & Executive Director
Contents
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Chapter 1: MRI 1
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1.1 MRI Physics Recap 1
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1.2 Benefits of MRI 2
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1.3 MRI Safety 3
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1.4 MRI Time Out 4
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1.5 Patient Care 5
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Chapter 2: MRI BASICS 6
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2.1 Imaging Planes 6
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2.2 Pulse Sequences 7
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2.3 Fat Suppression 11
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2.4 MRI Contrast 12
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2.5 SNR, CNR, and Spatial Resolution 12
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Chapter 3: BRAIN 15
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3.1 Brain Anatomy 16
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3.2 Brain Infections 17
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3.3 Brain Neoplasms 18
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3.4 Stroke 20
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3.5 Brain Hemorrhage 22
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3.6 Traumatic Brain Injury 23
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3.7 Brain Vascular Imaging 24
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3.8 Hydrocephalus 26
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3.9 Multiple Sclerosis 27
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3.10 Epilepsy 27
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3.11 Chiari Malformation 29
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Chapter 4: SPINE 31
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4.1 Spine Anatomy 31
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4.2 Degenerative Disc Disease 33
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4.3 Disc Herniation 33
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4.4 Trauma 34
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4.5 Lumbosacral Plexus Neuropathy 35
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4.6 Spinal Cord Pathologies 35
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4.7 Spinal Infections 37
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4.8 Spinal Neoplasms 38
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Chapter 5: HEAD & NECK 40
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5.1 Orbits 40
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5.2 Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) 42
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5.3 Face 43
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5.4 Soft Tissue Neck 44
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5.5 Neck Vasculature 45
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Chapter 6: CHEST 47
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6.1 Mediastinum 47
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6.2 Cardiac 49
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6.3 Breast 52
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Chapter 7: ABDOMEN 54
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7.1 Liver 55
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7.2 Gall Bladder & Pancreas 57
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7.3 Kidney 59
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7.4 Adrenal Glands 60
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7.5 Small Intestine 61
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7.6 Large Intestine 62
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7.7 Vascular 63
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Chapter 8: PELVIS 66
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8.1 Prostate 67
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8.2 Testes 68
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8.3 Bladder & Rectum 69
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8.4 Uterus 70
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8.5 Ovaries 72
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Chapter 9: EXTREMITIES 74
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9.1 Shoulder 75
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9.2 Elbow 77
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9.3 Wrist 79
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9.4 Hand & Fingers 80
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9.5 Hip 81
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9.6 Knee 83
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9.7 Ankle & Foot 84
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9.8 Long Bones 86
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9.9 Vasculature of the Extremities 89
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GLOSSARY 91
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