Imaging of Fetal Brain and Spine: An Atlas and Guide

by B. S. Rama Murthy

Overview

This book systematically covers the anatomy and pathology of the fetal brain and spine. It features a veritable treasure trove of ultrasound images illustrating every common finding, as well as rare lesions that are encountered in clinical practice. Wherever possible, it also includes 3D ultrasound and fetal MRI correlations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811358432
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	06/30/2019
Edition description:	1st ed. 2019
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. B. S. Rama Murthy is a radiologist at Srinivasa Ultrasound Scanning Centre, Bangalore. A graduate of Bangalore Medical College, he also holds a diploma and master’s degree in radiodiagnosis from Bangalore Medical College and Christian Medical College, respectively. He has been awarded the Diplomate of National Board in radiodiagnosis by the National Board of Examiners. With more than thirty years of experience in fetal imaging, he has contributed chapters to several textbooks on fetal medicine and given numerous lectures on fetal ultrasound imaging around the globe.

Table of Contents

Normal anatomy of the fetal brain.- Normal anatomy of the fetal spine.- Anomalies of ventral induction.- Malformations of cortical development.- Anomalies of dorsal induction.- Posterior cranial fossa anomalies.- Intracranial insults: infection & hemorrhage.- Intracranial space occupying lesions.- Fetal orbital & ophthalmic lesions.- Fetal spine: non dysraphic lesions.