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Oncologic Imaging: Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors

Heung Sik Kang Joon Woo Lee • Eugene Lee

Oncologic Imaging: Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors

Heung Sik Kang, MD Department of Radiology Seoul National University College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seongnam South Korea

Eugene Lee, MD Department of Radiology Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seongnam South Korea

Joon Woo Lee, MD Department of Radiology Seoul National University College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seongnam South Korea

ISBN 978-981-287-699-7    ISBN 978-981-287-700-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-700-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931640 © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #22-06/08 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

To my co-authors, Joon Woo Lee and Eugene Lee, who proved their excellence and hard work through the publishing process of this book. Heung Sik Kang To God, for his eternal love and support. To my wife, Cho, for her love and support. Joon Woo Lee To my parents, Lee and Chun, whom I love and respect most in the world. Thanks to the two respected teachers, Kang and Lee, for their warm heart and understanding. Eugene Lee

Preface

Tumors of the spine and spinal cord can be neurologically and systemically devastating, and can manifest as nonspecific back pain, making their correct diagnosis crucial for effective prognosis. However, only a limited number of textbooks are available for clinicians and radiology trainees who are interested in embarking upon a self-learning course in imaging interpretations of spine and spinal cord tumors. With this point in mind, this book consists of three sections: warm-up part of basic concepts, tumor details, and practical tips