Application of Dual-Energy Spectral Computed Tomography to Thoracic Oncology Imaging
- Author:
Cherry KIM
1
;
Wooil KIM
;
Sung-Joon PARK
;
Young Hen LEE
;
Sung Ho HWANG
;
Hwan Seok YONG
;
Yu-Whan OH
;
Eun-Young KANG
;
Ki Yeol LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2020;21(7):838-850
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: 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.
