The Biliary Tree
Algorithm 5.1 Bile duct imaging patterns Table 5.1 Biliary pathologies discussed in this chapter Congenital Infectious Idiopathic Autoimmune Conditions due to stones Benign neoplasm Malignant neoplasm Trauma and postop Bile duct…
Approach to Colon Pathologies
Fig. 12.1 Gross Anatomy of the colon The ascending and transverse colon are part of the midgut (along with the jejunum and ileum) and are supplied by the superior mesenteric…
The Scrotum
Fig. 26.1 Anatomy of the testis and spermatic cord Embryology The gonads initially develop near the kidneys in the retroperitoneum. The formation of the gonad is dependent on three primordia:…
The Urinary Tract: Renal Collecting Systems, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder
Algorithm 21.1 Decision tree detailing the evaluation of collecting system dilatation UPJ Obstruction Obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) is the most common congenital cause of hydronephrosis. The pathogenesis of UPJ…
The Vagina
Algorithm 29.1 MR signal intensity of the vaginal wall layers Blood supply to the vagina is supplied by branches of the internal iliac artery. The vaginal adventitia is surrounded by…
Imaging of Pancreas Transplant
Algorithm 24.1 Benefits of Pancreas Transplantation Both pancreas allograft and patient survival have improved considerably over the past 20 years [1]. The 1-year patient survival rate is now approximately 95 %,…
Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Female Urethra
Fig. 30.1 Superior axial illustration of the pelvic diaphragm demonstrates the relationship of the levator ani, composed of the puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus, and the coccygeus muscles to the female…
Imaging of Liver Transplant
Fig. 22.1 (a) Virtual 3D model created using the MeVis Liver Analyzer software that enables volume measurements. (b) The software displays the hepatobiliary anatomy after virtual hepatectomy Key Teaching Point…
MRI for Perianal Fistula
Fig. 15.1 Normal anatomy of the pelvic floor and anal sphincters. The levator ani (lev ani) muscles blend with the puborectalis (pr) which in turn merges with the circular external…
Prostate Imaging
Fig. 20.1 Graphical illustration of the prostate in relation to the other male pelvic organs. The prostate encases the proximal urethra (prostatic urethra) and is intimately bound to the bladder…
