Woodard, PJ. Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound. 2nd ed. Elsevier 2018; 1016 pp; 2200 ill; $249.99.

The first 200 pages of this 1,016-page book, “Imaging Anatomy” holds great interest specifically for neuroradiologists. This set of pages contain 2 sections on ultrasound imaging anatomy: (1) Brain and Spine and (2) Head and Neck.

Edited by Dr. Paula Woodard from the University of Utah, with co-editorship from 6 others and contributing authorship by 26 radiologists, the material follows a format which is familiar to all those involved with diagnostic imaging. The images, the drawings, the labeling/descriptions, and the succinct bullet points retain all of the superlative qualities held by many other publications in this series of books published by Elsevier.

Despite the fact that most neuroradiologists infrequently become involved with diagnostic ultrasound, valuable reference materials are included; such as the anatomic basis and imaging appearance, echoencephalography techniques, the orbit (a few pathologic examples are provided), transcranial Doppler (TCD), and the spine (the images are excellent).

The Head and Neck section of the book holds the greatest value to our specialty. The entire neck (with some pathological examples), lymph nodes, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid gland, larynx, hypopharynx, trachea, neck veins, and all other areas of the neck are covered in detail. Color Doppler augments the standard ultrasound imaging, and of course, color Doppler with spectral analysis allows the vascular assessment. Not only do the CTs, drawings, and ultrasound provide an excellent review of the anatomy, but the inclusion of pathology and the corresponding ultrasound allows strong correlations between normal and pathologic anatomy.

This important and excellently crafted textbook should be on the shelf of every departmental library and while it may not be a primary purchase for a neuroradiologists, it can serve as a strong resource.