Diagnostic Imaging, Functions, and Pathologic Anatomy
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Eberhard Walter, Eberhard Willich, W. Richard Webb.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin, Heidelberg
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1992
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(xvi, 224 pages 190 illustrations)
SERIES
Series Title
Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
1 Introduction --;Historical Background --;2 Anatomy and Embryology of the Thymus --;2.1 Embryology --;2.2 Normal Anatomy --;2.3 Involution --;3 Immunologic Function of the Thymus --;3.1 Historical Overview --;3.2 T Cell Molecules in Antigen Recognition --;3.3 Ontogeny of T Cells --;3.4 Cellular Selection in the Thymus --;3.5 Clinical Aspects --;3.6 Summary --;4 Imaging Procedures for Visualization of the Thymus --;4.1 Plain Film Diagnostics E. Walter and E. Willich --;4.2 Conventional Tomography --;4.3 Ultrasonography --;4.4 Computed Tomography --;4.5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging W.R. Webb and G.deGeer --;4.6 Nuclear Medicine E. Walter and E. Willich --;4.7 Esophagography --;4.8 Angiography --;4.9 Obsolete Methods --;4.10 Supplementary Procedures (Mediastinography, Bronchoscopy, Bronchography) E. Willich --;5 Diagnostic Imaging of the Normal Thymus --;5.1 Conventional Diagnostics in Children E. Willich and E. Walter --;5.2 Ultrasonography --;5.3 Computed Tomography E. Walter --;5.4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging W.R. Webb and G.deGeer --;5.5 Invasive Procedures (Pneumomediastinography, Arteriography, Phlebography) E. Walter --;5.6 Measurement of the Size of the Thymus E. Willich --;6 Acute and Stress-Induced Involution of the Thymus --;6.1 Acute Endogenous Involution of the Thymus --;6.2 Exogenous Involution of the Thymus: the Steroid Test --;6.3 Transplacental Influence of Steroids on the Premature Infant's Thymus --;7 Developmental Abnormalities of the Thymus --;7.1 Aplasia, Hypoplasia, and Dysplasia E. Willich and E. Walter --;7.2 Dystopia --;7.3 Persistent Thymus E. Willich --;7.4 Hyperplasia --;8 Tumors of the Thymus --;8.1 Introduction E. Walter --;8.2 Epithelial Tumors of the Thymus --;8.3 Carcinoid Tumors of the Thymus --;8.4 Thymic Involvement in Malignant Lymphomas and Leukemia E. Willich and E. Walter --;8.5 Mesenchymal Tumors (Thymolipoma) E. Walter --;8.6 Germ Cell Tumors and Teratomas E. Walter --;8.7 Rare Tumors of the Thymus --;8.8 Metastases to the Thymus --;9 Tumor-like (Nonneoplastic) Conditions of the Thymus and/or Mediastinum --;9.1 Thymogenic Cysts --;9.2 Hydatidosis of the Thymus --;9.3 Tuberculoma of the Thymus --;9.4 Histiocytosis X of the Thymus --;10 Trauma and Hemorrhage of the Thymus --;10.1 Trauma --;10.2 Hemorrhage --;11 Thymus and Myasthenia Gravis --;11.1 Definition of Myasthenia Gravis H. Wlethölter --;11.2 Clinical Manifestation --;11.3 Associated Thymic Changes --;11.4 Pathogenesis --;11.5 Autoimmune Origin --;11.6 Diagnosis --;11.7 Treatment H. Wlethölter.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This book discusses in detail the use and value of the various imaging procedures in respect of all thymic diseases. Due consideration is given to the normal thymus, and pathologic anatomy, clinical symptoms, therapy, and prognosis, all recieve extensive coverage that reflects the present state of our knowledge.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Medical radiology.
Medicine.
Oncology.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
RC663
Book number
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E358
1992
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
edited by Eberhard Walter, Eberhard Willich, W. Richard Webb.