Imaging of Primary Tumors of the Osseous Spine

📘 Imaging of Primary Tumors of the Osseous Spine

Edited by Mohamed Fethi Ladeb & Filip Vanhoenacker

🧠 Overview

Imaging of Primary Tumors of the Osseous Spine is a comprehensive diagnostic imaging reference focused on primary bone tumors affecting the spinal column. This book systematically covers imaging principles, tumor characterization, staging, treatment guidance, and post‑treatment evaluation, making it essential for clinicians involved in musculoskeletal oncology and spinal care.

🔬 Key Features

• Detailed imaging techniques and semeiology for detecting and characterizing primary osseous spine tumors using radiography, CT, MRI, PET, and PET‑CT.

• Examination of epidemiology, pathology, genetics, and molecular biology of primary spinal bone tumors.

• Comprehensive review of primary spinal bone tumors and mimics — benign and malignant.

• Staging and treatment imaging guidance, including surgical planning and interventional radiology context.

• Post‑treatment assessment and surveillance imaging strategies.

💡 Key Benefits

• Provides a deep, evidence‑based imaging framework for accurate diagnosis and staging of primary spinal tumors.

• Helps clinicians differentiate tumors from radiologic mimics and pseudotumoral lesions.

• Integrates multi‑modality imaging data for comprehensive patient assessment.

• Supports both pre‑treatment planning and post‑treatment surveillance.

👨‍⚕️ Ideal For

• Musculoskeletal and general radiologists

• Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine

• Oncologists and neuro‑oncologists

• Histopathologists and multidisciplinary spine tumor teams

• Radiology trainees and fellows focused on musculoskeletal or oncologic imaging

🗂 Recommended Categories

• Clinical Diagnostics & Imaging (Primary)

• Imaging & Surgical Planning

• Spine Surgery (as imaging underpins surgical decision‑making)

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Musculoskeletal Education

• Medical Education / Reference

• Trauma & Reconstruction (for differential diagnosis with tumor‑related pathologies)

• Oncology / Tumor Imaging (cross‑disciplinary context with radiology and oncology)

⭐ Recommendation

A definitive imaging reference for professionals involved in diagnosing and managing primary spinal bone tumors with advanced imaging modalities. Its multidisciplinary focus supports clinical decision‑making, enhances tumor characterization, and integrates both diagnostic and post‑treatment evaluation in a single, authoritative text.