Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Neoplasia, Tissue characterisation, Computer Applications-Detection, diagnosis, CT, Retroperitoneum, Kidney, Abdomen
Authors:
C. B. McConville, D. M. Neeson, P. Blair; Belfast/UK
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2019/C-2950
Conclusion
Philips IQon detector-based spectral scanning has more applications than conventional CT and can improve radiologist's confidence in diagnostic accuracy,
lesion characterisation and prevention of further unnecessary imaging. We feel at present this emerging technique is underutilised by the general radiologist.
Through these adrenal and renal cases we hope to have demonstrated the imaging adjunct and therefore clinical utility Spectral CT imaging can offer.
As application of this new technology becomes more widespread we feel it can improve efficiency in the imaging department resulting in more timely diagnosis and reduced exposure to ionising radiation consequent improved patient experience with the bonus of increased diagnostic satisfaction for the clinical radiologist.