Improvements of diagnostic accuracy and visualization of vertebral metastasis using multi-level virtual non-calcium reconstructions from dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06233-5
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate feasibility and diagnostic performance of multi-level calcium suppression in spectral detector computed tomography (SDCT) for assessment of bone metastasis.Materials and methodsRetrospective IRB-approved study on 21 patients who underwent SDCT (120 kV, reference mAs 116)… read more here.
Keywords: multi level; level; calcium suppression; bone ... See more keywords
Virtual calcium-suppression in dual energy computed tomography predicts metabolic activity of focal MM lesions as determined by fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission-tomography.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109502
Abstract: PURPOSE Recent studies showed that dual energy CT (DECT) allows for detection of bone marrow infiltration in multiple myeloma (MM) by obtaining virtual non-calcium (VNCa) images. This feasibility study investigated, if VNCa imaging might discriminate… read more here.
Keywords: focal lesions; fdg pet; metabolic activity; calcium suppression ... See more keywords
A quantitative analysis of spectral computed tomography characteristics of osseous metastases.
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13528
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Spectral detector computed tomography (SDCT) is a recent advancement that enables elemental material decomposition which could improve the detection of osseous metastases in the oncologic patient. METHODS Sixteen patients who underwent oncologic staging SDCT… read more here.
Keywords: osseous metastases; atomic number; calcium suppression; analysis ... See more keywords