Diagnostic Imaging for Brain Head Neck and Spine - Charles Andrews

The different techniques which are utilized for the purpose of viewing the inside of the body in order to ascertain the cause of an injury and confirm a diagnosis fall under the umbrella of diagnostic imaging A few of the major types of techniques used for diagnostic imaging are MRI scan CT scan X ray MRA scan and ultrasound An MRI is a non invasive test which uses a magnetic field and radio waves for producing images of the brain and brain stem It can help in detecting abnormalities in small structures of the brain such as pituitary gland and brain stem CT scans are used for analyzing head injuries brain tumors severe headaches etc This book attempts to understand the multiple diagnostic imaging techniques that are used for the examination of brain head neck and spine Most of the topics introduced herein cover new diagnostic techniques and their applications This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students