Low-dose CT of the lungs: preliminary observations.

Abstract

The potential of low-dose computed tomography (CT) of the lungs was critically evaluated in two patients with normal-appearing lungs and 10 patients with a wide diversity of underlying parenchymal abnormalities. At each of five levels, in addition to routine scans obtained at 120 kVp and 140 mA, a scan at 10 mA and a half scan at 10 mA were obtained, with all other parameters held constant. Each scan was evaluated visually to assess anatomic clarity as well as the presence of artifacts and the extent of graininess. At all levels of the thorax, visualization of parenchymal structures was not affected by decreasing the milliamperage. It appears that high-quality, diagnostic images of the lung can be obtained with a very low radiation dose. Although further evaluation is necessary, the potential of low-dose CT for use in the pediatric population in particular, as well as for screening in patients at high risk for developing lung cancer, is apparent.

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MedicineRadiologyNuclear medicineLungComputed tomographyPopulationThorax (insect anatomy)Lung cancerRadiation dosePathologyInternal medicineAnatomy

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Year: 1990
Type: article
Volume: 175
Issue: 3
Pages: 729-731
Citations: 334
Access: Closed

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                                    David P. Naidich, 
                                
                                    Christopher H. Marshall, 
                                
                                    C Gribbin
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1990). 
                            Low-dose CT of the lungs: preliminary observations.. 
                            Radiology
                            , 175
                            (3)
                            , 729-731.
                            https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.175.3.2343122
                        

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DOI: 10.1148/radiology.175.3.2343122