Reviewed by Dr Alex MacKay Professor in the Departments of Radiology and of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Chapter 4. PD: Proton Density of Tissue Water†
- Paul Tofts
Published Online: 8 JUL 2004
DOI: 10.1002/0470869526.ch4
Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Quantitative MRI of the Brain: Measuring Changes Caused by Disease
Additional Information
How to Cite
Tofts, P. S. (2004) PD: Proton Density of Tissue Water, in Quantitative MRI of the Brain: Measuring Changes Caused by Disease (ed P. Tofts), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470869526.ch4
Editor Information
NMR Research Unit, Department of Neuroinflammation and Medical Physics, Institute of Neurology, University College London, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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Publication History
- Published Online: 8 JUL 2004
- Published Print: 15 AUG 2003
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470847213
Online ISBN: 9780470869529
- Summary
- Chapter
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Physical Basis of Proton Density
Biological Basis of Proton Density
Measuring Proton Density – Practical Details
Factors which Can Alter the Measured Value of PD
Clinical Applications of Proton Density
Conclusions – The Future of Proton Density Measurements
References