CT scan

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkb:CAT_scan
gptkbp:canBe cardiac imaging
angiography
virtual colonoscopy
biopsy guidance
radiation therapy planning
trauma assessment
gptkbp:canBe2D yes
gptkbp:canBeDynamic yes
gptkbp:canBeHelical yes
gptkbp:canBeHighResolution yes
gptkbp:canBeLowDose yes
gptkbp:canBeMultislice yes
gptkbp:canBeSpiral yes
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
allergy to contrast agent
gptkbp:detects gptkb:cancer
gptkb:liver_disease
gptkb:bone
internal bleeding
stroke
pulmonary embolism
fractures
appendicitis
tumors
infections
kidney stones
vascular diseases
gptkbp:hasUnit gptkb:Hounsfield_unit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CT scan
gptkbp:interpretedBy radiologist
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Allan_Cormack
gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
gptkbp:performedBy radiologic technologist
gptkbp:portable yes
gptkbp:produces cross-sectional images
gptkbp:regulates FDA (in the US)
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
gptkbp:signature head
chest
abdomen
extremities
pelvis
spine
gptkbp:supports3D yes
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis
treatment planning
disease monitoring
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:usesContrastAgent barium-based contrast
iodine-based contrast
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4