Application of Dual-Energy Spectral Computed Tomography to Thoracic Oncology Imaging

Computed tomography (CT) is an important imaging modality in evaluating thoracic malignancies. The clinical utility of dual-energy spectral computed tomography (DESCT) has recently been realized. DESCT allows for virtual monoenergetic or monochromatic imaging, virtual non-contrast or unenhanced imag...

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Published in:Korean journal of radiology 2020, 21(7), , pp.838-850
Main Authors: Kim, Cherry, Kim, Wooil, Park, Sung-Joon, Lee, Young Hen, Hwang, Sung Ho, Yong, Hwan Seok, Oh, Yu-Whan, Kang, Eun-Young, Lee, Ki Yeol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Calcification
Cancer therapies
Contrast agents
Energy
Hemorrhage
Iodine
Lung cancer
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma
Metastasis
Thoracic Imaging
Tomography
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Summary:Computed tomography (CT) is an important imaging modality in evaluating thoracic malignancies. The clinical utility of dual-energy spectral computed tomography (DESCT) has recently been realized. DESCT allows for virtual monoenergetic or monochromatic imaging, virtual non-contrast or unenhanced imaging, iodine concentration measurement, and effective atomic number (Zeff map). The application of information gained using this technique in the field of thoracic oncology is important, and therefore many studies have been conducted to explore the use of DESCT in the evaluation and management of thoracic malignancies. Here we summarize and review recent DESCT studies on clinical applications related to thoracic oncology.
ISSN:1229-6929
2005-8330
DOI:10.3348/kjr.2019.0711