Neuroradiology Board's Favorites: 100 MRI-Based Pathology-Proven Cases Supplied with 170 MCQs

The Neuroradiology Board’s Favorites is a case-based review book focused on the imaging of pathology-proven lesions related to the central nervous system.

The mission of this book is to help readers revise the core concepts and maintain knowledge of neuroradiology from radiology, neurology, and neurosurgical perspectives. This study companion features a unique design and is structured in two sections, totalling 15 chapters. It includes 100 clinical scenarios and imaging, supplemented by more than 170 multiple-choice questions in a convenient format suitable for self-study. The questions are attached to each case scenario in a style that mirrors the format adopted by the majority of local, regional, and international board examinations. The answers and explanations appear immediately below the questions to enhance readability. The content of this book is an adjunct to existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it aims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area and is based on the most up-to-date best practice evidence.

This book is targeted at students of radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and neurosciences. In addition, it can be beneficial for residents, fellows, and young attendings to prepare for exams or practice.

Samer S. Hoz, M.B.Ch.B, FRCS, Post-Doctoral fellow, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh medical center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Dual-trained Vascular Neurosurgeon, anatomist and researcher. Director/founder of Hoz Neurosurgery Simulation Laboratory, NTH. Director/founder of Neurosurgery Medical Student Elective Program in Iraq.

Books authored:

“Vascular neurosurgery: In multiple-choice questions” published in April 2017 by Springer International Publishing. This book was recommended for the American Board of Neurosurgery (ABNS) primary and subspecialty exams, as per the book review in the "Neurosurgery" journal in February 2018.

He is also the author of the books “Pineal Neurosurgery” ISBN 978-3-030-53191-1 and “Cerebral Ventricles: In Multiple-Choice Questions” ISBN: 978-3-031-42341-3, both published by Springer International Publishing.

Furthermore, he authored "Neurotrauma in Multiple-Choice Questions" ISBN 978-3-030-80869-3; Springer International Publishing. This work was reviewed by the “Neurosurgery” journal in 2022, which is the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

He is the first author and co-author of more than 300 research papers, with most of his work centering on topics related to vascular neurosurgery, oncology, neurotrauma, and neurosurgical education.

Asmaa H. AL-Sharee, M.B.Ch.B, F.I.B.M.S.R.D, Attending Neuroradiologist, Department of Neuroradiology in Neurosurgical Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. Author or co-author of several peer-reviewed articles in the field of neuroradiology. Speaker at several national and international neuroradiology meetings.

Ali A. Dolachee, M.B.Ch. B, M.D., ABHS, Neurosurgeon, assistant professor and researcher in the Department of Surgery, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. He has special interest in endoscopic brain and basal skull surgeries, as well as complex spine surgery. He has extensive experience in head trauma, having performed hundreds of surgeries for blast-injured patients facing many unusual complications and suggested a modified decompressive craniectomy. He has helped improve teaching methods for medical students, especially in dealing with head trauma in the emergency department. He is the author of the book “Pineal Neurosurgery” ISBN 978-3-030-53191-1; Springer International Publishing. He is also the author of the book “Neurotrauma in Multiple Choice Questions” ISBN: 978-3-030-80869-3; Springer International Publishing. This work was reviewed by the “Neurosurgery” journal in 2022, which is the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Mustafa Ismail, M.B.Ch.B, Clinical fellow in the Department of Neurosurgery in Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. The head of the research activity group in Hoz’s Neurosurgery Mentorship Program in Iraq. Co-author of more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals in neurosurgery.

Osman Elamin, M.D., Chief Resident, Neurosurgery Department, Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan. Certified by the Arab Board and Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery

First author or co-author of many peer-reviewed articles and neurosurgery book chapters. Speaker at several national and international meetings. Interested in neurooncology, neurovascular surgery, spinal neurosurgery, and pediatric neurosurgery.

Oday Atallah, M.D., M.B.A., Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. First author or co-author of more than 15 peer-reviewed articles and presented at several national and international meetings, including DGNC and AANS. Interested in neurooncology, neurovascular surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery.

Maliya Delawan, M.B.B.S graduate, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates.

Authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals in neurosurgery and book chapter author in “Cerebral Ventricles: In Multiple-Choice Questions” ISBN: 978-3-031-42341-3; Springer International Publishing.