Photon-Counting CT Effects on Sensitivity for Liver Lesion Detection: A Reader Study Using Virtual Imaging
Benjamin Wildman‐Tobriner, Nicholas Felice, Kevin R. Kalisz, Brian C. Allen, Sarah P. Thomas, Danielle Kruse, W. Paul Segars, Brian Harrawood, Mustafa R. Bashir, Daniele Marin, Samantha Morrison, Alaattin Erkanli, Ehsan Samei, Ehsan Abadi
Abstract
In a virtual imaging study, photon-counting CT improved the detection of small liver lesions (<1.5 cm) over conventional energy-integrating detector CT, particularly at lower dose levels.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLesionNuclear medicineSensitivity (control systems)RadiologyMedical physicsPathologyEngineeringElectronic engineeringAdvanced X-ray and CT ImagingRadiation Dose and ImagingMedical Imaging Techniques and Applications