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This issue of the Neurologic Clinics is being edited by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. Randolph Evans, and will be a special issue focusing on patient case studies of a board range of neurological diseases and disorders. Topics and cases covered include, but are not limited to: cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, syncope, epilepsy, tremor, dementia, neurologic issues in pregnancy, and medicolegal cases.

Damage to the kidneys continues to be a serious problem related to the use of gadolinium as a contrast agent. This title not only describes the dangers and controversies related to contrast-induced nephropathies but also provides advice for identifying patients at risk and recommending other imaging options.

Provides a foundation for general radiologists in the imaging of pediatric patients suspected of having cancer. This title reviews imaging for CNS and cardiopulmonary and thoracic tumors; tumors of the liver, spleen, and pancreas; and, pelvic and bone tumors, as well as leukemia and Lymhoma.

Provides an overview of the advances in imaging the fetus and pregnant patient using ultrasound. This title reviews the use of US for screening of musculoskeletal, facial, and cardiac abnormalities.

Provides an overview of anatomy for the practicing radiologist using MR. This title features articles on the brain, neck, spine, and skull base that cover neuroanatomy. It also features articles on chest, abdomen, breast, and pelvis that review Body imaging.

Nuclear medicine has played a significant role in imaging cardiovascular diseases. With developments in PET imaging, that role has expanded. This title reviews the advanced uses for PET in the imaging of cardiac sarcoidosis, cardiac and arterial calcifications, coronary vascular disease, vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque, and myocardial viability.

Offers clinical information on the imaging of bone and soft-tissue tumors. This title includes reviews of analysis of solitary lesions of bone, imaging of benign bone tumors, imaging of primary malignant bone tumors, and imaging of hematopoietic tumors and metastases involving bone.

Ultrasound is used frequently as the modality of choice for vascular imaging. It's unique ability to demonstrate blood flow make it particularly effective. This title reviews the US applications in the imaging of the heart, kidneys, and liver. It covers imaging of US for imaging of the carotid artery and in deep vein thrombosis.

Includes topics such as: Relevance of neuroimaging in the diagnosis and management of tropical neurologic disorders; Pathology of Tropical Diseases; Viral Infections of the Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Tuberculosis; Parasitic diseases of nervous system; and, more.

The skull base is a meeting point for anatomical regions, surgical specialties, and surgical philosophies. Skull base surgery is a dynamic subspecialty. This title explores the nascent field of neurorhinology, a term that emphasizes the multidisciplinary collaboration between neurosurgeons and rhinologic head and neck surgeons.

Discusses the approaches to PET/CT Imaging. This title reviews the roles of PET/CT in pulmonary masses, GI malignancies, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, soft tissue sarcoma, pancreatic and biliary tree malignancies, malignant melanoma, breast carcinoma, common pediatric malignancies, and bone malignancies.

Provides reviews on the use of MR imaging in the evaluation of encephalopathy, postmortems, spinal dysraphia, and inflicted brain injury as well as neonatal neuro MR imaging and MR-guided cardiovascular interventions.

Gives the general radiologist an overview of lung cancer imaging techniques. This title discusses CT screening for lung cancer, and reviews the evaluation and management of indeterminate pulmonary nodules. It examines revised TNM lung cancer staging, as well as the optimal imaging protocols for lung cancer staging (CT, MR and PET).

Reviews the head and neck imaging, with reviews of the role of MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most common head and neck conditions. This title discusses imaging of head and neck tumors, head and neck reconstruction for cancer treatment, oral cavity carcinoma and imaging of the TMJ.

Examines Neuroimaging from an economic perspective, with articles that discuss leadership, "turf battles", strategic planning in the face of declining reimbursement, and the impact of teleradiology and telemedicine in cutting costs and improving access.

Ultrasound is an increasingly important component of diagnostic imaging for musculoskeletal disorders. This title features the following articles: Rotator Cuff Pathology and Beyond; Common Elbow Pathologies; Ultrasound of the Wrist and Hand; Ultrasound of the Groin; Ultrasound of the Knee; and, more.

PET/CT is an integral part of the evaluation of patients who have head and neck cancer. This title offers an overview of FDG-PET/CT, PET and MRI for normal anatomy, including pitfalls and artifacts. It discuss SUV as a prognostic factor in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, PET in head and neck cancer radiotherapy treatment planning, and more.

MRI contrast agents improve visibility of internal body structures. This title offers a focused review of the use of a variety of contrast agents for MR Imaging.

Focuses on athletic injuries of the upper extremity, and approach to imaging these areas. This title uses of MR Imaging in particular is discussed for the labrum and elbow, and MR Arthrography of the upper extremity is reviewed. It also discusses of wrist and hand injuries in detail in separate articles.

Covers important topics in male pelvic imaging. This book discusses of Imaging of prostate cancer, the scrotum, male pelvic trauma, pelvic nodal imaging, penile imaging, MRI of the bladder, Imaging and male infertility, and trus prostate.

Focuses on pediatric demyelinating diseases. This title includes topics such as childhood transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, multiple sclerosis, acute demyelinating encephalopathy, and more.

Reviews the uses of positron emission tomography (PET) for imaging the musculoskeletal system. This issue also explores the uses of PET for osteoporosis and inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Provides all of the guidelines and techniques for breast imaging.

Brings together top international experts to present clinical reviews on the data being utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of HBV.

Focuses on the evolving role of novel imaging techniques in negenerative and movement disorders common in the aged population.

Covers breast screening protocols, imaging the newly diagnosed cancer patient, imaging to monitor response to therapy, breast MR spectroscopy, and more.

Nuclear Medicine has greatly contributed to the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine neoplasms. This title focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors, and theranostics. It includes topics such as SPECT and other PET tracers, F-DOPA, Ga-DOTA-peptides, Yttrium- and Lutetium-based therapy, and the role of FDG PET.

PET imaging is an essential part of radiation therapy for cancer patients. This title features articles on clinical applications and technical aspects, following reviews of the use of PET in the treatment for lung cancer, gynecologic malignancies, GI and pancreatic tumors, and brain tumors, lymphoma, and head and neck malignancies.

Features a review of clinical neurogenetics as it pertains to the following disorders: Huntington Disease; Autism/ASD; Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS); Lysosomal Storage Diseases; Psychiatric Disorders; Dominant Spinocerebellar Ataxias; Metabolic Disorders; Friedreich Ataxia; ALS; Dementia; Neuromuscular Disorders; Epilepsy; and Dystonia.