A comprehensive easy-to-use guide on elastography from a Who's Who of international experts
This practical guide is a compilation of firsthand expertise from leading authorities around
the world on the use of ultrasound elastography. The stiffness or softness of the imaged tissue
derived from elastography provides accurate radiologic diagnosis for disease processes
including cancer inflammation and fibrosis. It is an efficacious and accurate diagnostic
imaging modality that helps avoid invasive biopsies. The first two chapters cover basic
fundamental principles of elastography with subsequent chapters exploring pathology-specific
utilization. The authors cover the extensively validated and implemented use of elastography
for diffuse liver disease and diseases of the breast andthyroid gland. They also discuss the
potential benefits and limitations for the prostate spleen pancreas kidneys musculoskeletal
system salivary glands lymph nodes and testes. The book concludes with a chapter on
potential future applications of this ever-evolving technology. Key Highlights - Discussion of
key differences between strain elastography and shear wave elastography by individual organ
systems - Clinical pearls on how to accurately perform elastography and tips for avoiding
false-positive or false-negative results - Case studies elucidate the targeted use of
elastographic findings by specific pathology - Illustrations in the breast and liver chapters
demonstrate precise transducer techniques - MRI elastography as an emerging and safe assessment
tool primarily for the diagnosis of liver disease with emergent potential for additional
organs This book provides key knowledge on visualizing quantifiable differences in tissue
elasticity and applying this data to improved treatment strategies for diverse pathologies. It
is essential reading for radiologists sonographers and imaging technicians.
