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
Learning objectives
Spectral or dual energy computed tomography (CT) is an emerging diagnostic technique.
At present in our district general hospitals many radiologists are unfamiliar with it's application and underutilise it's availability.
We review the application of Philips IQon detector-based spectral CT,
and demonstrate it's ability to aid the diagnosis of pathology and the characterisation of lesions. We will focus on renal and adrenal lesions to demonstrate the utility of this technique.
We demonstrate that the benefits of spectral CT could improve the clinical radiologist’s confidence in the diagnosis or exclusion of pathology.1 Furthermore it has the potential to reduce further secondary imaging and investigations,
thus reducing patient dose1,2 and ultimately improving the patient experience.