This patient presented with mid-lower back pain. A Spectral scan of the thoracic-lumber spine was performed for evaluation.
Spectral Analysis shows an acute compression fracture of T12.
Spectral bone marrow mapping shows increased density of the T12 marrow in the VNCa (virtual non calcium) image, which is associated with an acute fracture. An MRI scan was performed the T1WI and the Dixon's Water image confirmed the Spectral CT findings.
Deep Learning Spectral CT of the spine revealed a metastasis in this patient.
Spectral DLR delivers excellent energy separation whereby the iodine map clearly outlines the regions of iodine uptake. The quantification of iodine concentration can help facilitate a more accurate assessment between benign and malignant masses.
Scan Mode | Spectral Helical |
Collimation | 0.5 mm x 80 |
kVp | 80/135 |
mAs | SUREExposure |
Rotation Time | 0.5 s |
Scan Range | 644.0 mm |
CTDIvol | 10.9 mGy |
DLP | 752.3 mGy·cm |
Effective Dose | 10.9 mSv |
k-factor | 0.0145 (AAPM Report 96) |
Deep Learning Spectral CT of the foot for visualization and quantification of Monosodium Urate (MSU) in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux. Spectral DLR enables volume calculations of the MSU and color overlay on 3D/2D images for improved visualization of MSU.
View Scan ParametersScan Mode | Spectral Helical |
Collimation | 0.5 mm x 80 |
kVp | 80/135 |
mAs | 200 |
Rotation Time | 0.5 s |
Scan Range | 450.0 mm |
CTDIvol | 14.0 mGy |
DLP | 687.1 mGy·cm |
© CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS EUROPE B.V.
© CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS EUROPE B.V.