Computed Tomography (CT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:medical_imaging
gptkbp:analyzes blood vessels
soft tissues
lymph nodes
brain structures
abdominal organs
pelvic organs
facial structures
gptkbp:can_be_used_to_guide biopsies
gptkbp:can_detect tumors
pulmonary embolism
kidney stones
cancers
infections.
gptkbp:can_help_in_planning gptkb:surgery
gptkbp:can_provide 3 D reconstructions
gptkbp:developed_by 1970s
gptkbp:diagnosis stroke
gptkbp:evaluates internal injuries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Computed Tomography (CT)
gptkbp:involves multiple X-ray images
gptkbp:is_a_guide_for radiation therapy
gptkbp:is_a_non-invasive procedure
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in abdominal pain
chest pain
lung diseases
musculoskeletal disorders
vascular diseases
head injuries
fractures
gastrointestinal issues
chest conditions
spinal conditions
eye conditions
sinus conditions
throat conditions
gptkbp:is_associated_with radiation exposure
gptkbp:is_effective_against MRI for soft tissue imaging
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by contrast agents
gptkbp:is_often_used_in radiology
gptkbp:is_used_for diagnosing diseases
gptkbp:is_used_in cardiology
oncology
emergency medicine
trauma assessment
gptkbp:known_as CAT scan
gptkbp:monitors treatment progress
gptkbp:performed_by or without contrast
gptkbp:produces cross-sectional images
gptkbp:requires patient to lie still
gptkbp:speed traditional X-ray imaging
gptkbp:type_of tomography
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Department_of_Molecular_Imaging
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6