Improved understanding of the pathophysiologic changes in different diseases, including the molecular mechanisms of pathologic conditions such as tumors, has enhanced our ability to apply non-invasive techniques to investigate these diseases and permitted earlier detection and better management. It has also expanded the use of functional imaging, including molecular imaging.
This book offers a synopsis of the pathophysiologic basis of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. It concisely relates anatomic, physiologic and pathologic aspects to the scintigraphy of each organ system.
Pathophysiology: General Principles.- The Cell and Tissue Biology.- Basis of Radiopharmaceutical Localization.- Basis of Inflammation and Infection Imaging.- Basis of Musculoskeletal imaging.- Basis of Genito-urinary imaging.- Basis of Endocrine system imaging.- Basis of Cardiovascular System Imaging.- Basis of Digestive system.- Basis of Nuclear Oncology.- Basis of Respiratory System Imaging.- Basis of Central Nervous System Imaging.- Basis of Nuclear Haematology.- Basis of Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.