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SPECT/CT cameras have considerably improved diagnostic accuracy in recent years. Such cameras allow direct correlation of anatomic and functional information, resulting in better localization and definition of scintigraphic findings. In addition to this anatomic referencing, CT coregistration provides superior quantification of radiotracer uptake based on the attenuation correction capabilities of CT. Useful applications of SPECT/CT have been identified not only in oncology but also in other specialties such as orthopedics and cardiology. This book covers the full spectrum of clinical applications of SPECT/CT in diagnosis and therapy planning of benign and malignant diseases. Opening chapters discuss the technology and physics of SPECT/CT and its use for dosimetry. The role of SPECT/CT in the imaging of a range of pathologic conditions is then addressed in detail. Applications covered include, among others, imaging of the thyroid, bone, and lungs, imaging of neuroendocrine tumors, cardiac scintigraphy, and sentinel node scintigraphy. Individual chapters are also devoted to therapy planning in selective internal radiation therapy of liver tumors and bremsstrahlung SPECT/CT. Readers will find this book to be an essential and up-to-date source of information on this invaluable hybrid imaging technique.

Single-photon emission computed tomography. --- Tomography, Emission. --- Computerized emission tomography --- Emission tomography --- PET (Tomography) --- PET-CT (Tomography) --- Positron emission tomography --- Positron emission transaxial tomography --- Radionuclide tomography --- Scintigraphy, Tomographic --- Tomography, Radionuclide --- SPECT (Tomography) --- Medicine. --- Radiology. --- Nuclear medicine. --- Oncology. --- Medicine & Public Health. --- Nuclear Medicine. --- Imaging / Radiology. --- Diagnosis --- Diagnostic imaging --- Positrons --- Radioisotope scanning --- Tomography, Emission --- Data processing --- Emission --- Radiology, Medical. --- Oncology  . --- Tumors --- Clinical radiology --- Radiology, Medical --- Radiology (Medicine) --- Medical physics --- Atomic medicine --- Radioisotopes in medicine --- Medical radiology --- Radioactive tracers --- Radioactivity --- Physiological effect --- Radiological physics --- Physics --- Radiation

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The modern era of radionuclide imaging and therapy is well into its seventh decade. During this era, many national and international textbooks have been published in an attempt to educate not only the practitioners of our medical discipline, but also referring physicians and medical students. Some of the more recent large multicultural texts, such as those by Ell and Ghambir, Sandler et al. and Henkin et al. , provide us with very comprehensive reference sources while some of the smaller texts totally written by two or three individuals, e. g. Mettler & Guiberteau and Ziessman, O’M- ley & Thrall, have achieved popularity with radiology residents and other physicians in training. The concept of Clinical Nuclear Medicine arose 3 years ago from a conversation between the editors, who have been close friends for many years. We have always felt that our relationship epitomizes one of the major strengths of nuclear medicine, which is the very close ties and spirit of educational cooperation that exist between international colleagues. We all share the same aim of doing whatever we can to optimize patient care whether it be by introducing new pharmaceuticals and instruments or by developing new techniques or approaches to performing our broad spectrum of clinical procedures. Nuclear medicine physicians have almost uniformly been willing to share their expertise at national and international meetings. The international nuclear medicine community, unlike many other larger specialty areas, has remained relatively small. It was within this spirit that Clinical Nuclear Medicine was born.

Radioisotope scanning. --- Nuclear medicine. --- Atomic medicine --- Radioisotopes in medicine --- Medical radiology --- Radioactive tracers --- Radioactivity --- Physiological effect --- Radioisotope scintigraphy --- Radionuclide imaging --- Scintigraphy, Radioisotope --- Diagnostic imaging --- Radioisotopes in medical diagnosis --- Scanning systems --- Measurement --- Radiology, Medical. --- Oncology  . --- Gastroenterology. --- Nuclear Medicine. --- Imaging / Radiology. --- Oncology. --- Internal medicine --- Digestive organs --- Tumors --- Clinical radiology --- Radiology, Medical --- Radiology (Medicine) --- Medical physics --- Diseases --- Radiology. --- Gastroenterology . --- Radiological physics --- Physics --- Radiation

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Nuclear physics --- Oncology. Neoplasms --- Physical methods for diagnosis --- Gastroenterology --- oncologie --- gastro-enterologie --- radiologie --- medische beeldvorming

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This book is the ideal study tool for all who are preparing for national or international nuclear medicine exams and in addition represents a truly outstanding quick review resource. More than 4200 questions, with comprehensive answers, are presented in order to enable readers to assess their knowledge and identify areas of weakness that require further self-study. Informative subchapters permit exploration of specific topics in greater depth, and practice tests will familiarize readers with the process of taking multiple-choice examinations. The book covers the entire spectrum of nuclear medicine, from basic science to clinical applications for diagnosis and treatment. Individual sections focus on oncology, bone and joint disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, acute care, cardiology, neurology and psychiatry, and renal disease. Principles of Nuclear Medicine is highly recommended for those who are taking nuclear medicine or radiology board examinations or recertifying their subspecialty certificate (CAQ) in nuclear medicine. More generally, it will be an asset for all trainees and practitioners of nuclear medicine and radiology.

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Single-photon emission computed tomography. --- Nuclear medicine. --- Atomic medicine --- Radioisotopes in medicine --- Medical radiology --- Radioactive tracers --- Radioactivity --- SPECT (Tomography) --- Tomography, Emission --- Physiological effect