Computed Tomography

GPTKB entity

Statements (102)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medical Imaging Technique
gptkbp:abbreviation CT
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:CAT_Scan
gptkbp:canUseContrastAgent Barium-based Contrast
Iodine-based Contrast
gptkbp:component gptkb:Gantry
Computer System
Detector Array
Patient Table
X-ray Tube
gptkbp:firstClinicalUse 1971
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Computed Tomography
gptkbp:introducedIn 1972
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Allan_Cormack
gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
gptkbp:measures Tissue Density
gptkbp:NobelPrizeYear gptkb:Allan_Cormack
gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
1979
gptkbp:produces 3D Images
Cross-sectional Images
gptkbp:riskFactor Radiation Exposure
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Larynx
gptkb:Pharynx
gptkb:Trachea
gptkb:Heart
gptkb:Uterus
gptkb:Head
gptkb:Brain
gptkb:Forearm
gptkb:Spleen
gptkb:Lymph_Nodes
gptkb:Lymphatic_System
gptkb:Maxilla
gptkb:Mediastinum
gptkb:Nasal_Cavity
gptkb:Pelvic_Bones
gptkb:Retroperitoneum
gptkb:Scrotum
gptkb:Small_Intestine
gptkb:Testes
gptkb:Thigh
gptkb:Elbow
gptkb:Spine
gptkb:Arm
gptkb:Bones
gptkb:Tongue
gptkb:Kidneys
gptkb:Vertebrae
gptkb:Knee
gptkb:Femur
gptkb:Inner_Ear
Hand
Lungs
Liver
Calf
Teeth
Chest
Stomach
Abdomen
Neck
Muscles
Ankle
Wrist
Bladder
Breast
Colon
Esophagus
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Prostate
Thyroid
Throat
Extremities
Face
Mandible
Orbits
Sinuses
Joints
Ribs
Shoulder
Adrenal Glands
Vessels
Foot
Humerus
Leg
Bronchi
Diaphragm
Ovaries
Pelvis
Blood Vessels
Pelvic Organs
Soft Tissues
gptkbp:usedFor Medical Diagnosis
Cancer Detection
Guidance for Biopsy
Trauma Assessment
Vascular Disease Detection
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
Computer Processing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medical_Imaging
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6