Medical Imaging: A Case-Based Approach

Medical imaging is a technique used to create the visual pictures of the interior of a body. It is used for clinical analysis, medical intervention and also involves a visual representation of the function of some organs and tissues. Medical imaging establishes a database of normal anatomy and physiology to make it possible to identify abnormalities and helps in diagnosing and treating a disease. As it is a part of biological imaging, it includes radiology which uses the imaging technologies of X-ray radiography, tactile imaging, thermography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, elastography, magnetic resonance imaging, etc. Medical imaging is primarily used in clinical trials as a tool to enable rapid diagnosis with visualization and quantitative assessment. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of medical imaging and the recent researches in this field. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.