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Rendon C. Nelson

Reed and Martha Rice Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Radiology
Radiology
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
1532 Hosp North, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Adrenal glands

Book section · May 1, 2014 The adrenal glands can develop a myriad of abnormalities, which can be fundamentally differentiated into benign or malignant lesions having either hyperfunction or non-hyperfunction (i.e., non-function) [1, 2]. Functioning lesions typically secrete hormona ... Full text Cite

Cirrhosis

Book section · November 1, 2013 Cirrhosis is a pathologic and clinical entity that occurs following repeated hepatocyte damage and is characterized by extensive fibrosis and innumerable regenerative nodules replacing the normal liver parenchyma. Ultimately, the process can lead to liver ... Full text Cite

Pancreas

Book section · May 1, 2013 Imaging of the pancreas is challenging because of its anatomic location in the retroperitoneum and its intricate relationship with major blood vessels and bowel [1]. In the United States, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer are ... Full text Cite

Imaging of the pancreas

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Gastrointestinal imaging

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 29

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 3

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 28

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 30

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 24

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Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 27

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Advances in computed tomography

Book section · January 1, 2005 When discussing computed tomography (CT), it is interesting and useful to review the evolution of this technology since its inception. In the early 1970s, axial scanners were ?rst introduced. These scanners had large cables attaching the X-ray tube to the ... Cite