spectral CT

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:dual-energy_CT
gptkbp:appliesTo cardiology
oncology
urology
musculoskeletal imaging
gastrointestinal imaging
gptkbp:canDistinguish calcium
fat
iodine
soft tissue
uric acid
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:enables quantitative imaging
virtual monoenergetic imaging
virtual non-contrast imaging
multi-energy imaging
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label spectral CT
gptkbp:improves lesion detection
artifact reduction
diagnostic confidence
gptkbp:introducedIn early 2000s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Canon_Medical_Systems
gptkb:Siemens_Healthineers
gptkb:GE_Healthcare
gptkb:Philips_Healthcare
gptkbp:reduces radiation dose (in some protocols)
gptkbp:requires specialized detectors
rapid kVp switching
dual-source CT scanners
gptkbp:usedFor tissue characterization
material decomposition
contrast agent differentiation
gptkbp:usedIn radiology
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:dual-energy_CT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7