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TV4001 - MRI, CT, and scintigraphy
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- 1What are some applications for computed tomography (CT)Bone studies
Nasal studies
Lungs and thorax - 2What are the advantages of CT?Good contrast resolution
No superimposition
Fast aqcuisitation + post-take manipulation
Contrast studies
Cheaper than MRI - 3What is a disadvantage of CT?Not good for subtle pathology of soft tissue
- 4What are some indications for MRI?Brain
Spine
Joints
Caudal abdomen - 5What are some advantages of MRIOutstanding soft tissue contrast resolution
Contrast studies (gadolinium - passes BBB and enters tumours)
Can use any plane
3D reconstruction - 6What are some disadvantages of MRI?Takes a long time (up to 40 min)
Requires GA
Sensitive to movement
Strong magnetic field - 7What are some applications for scintigraphy?Physiological function studies
Bone
Kidney
Thyroid
PSS grading, screening, etc. - 8What are advantages of scintigraphy?Very sensitive
Can image entire skeleton
Picks up extra-osseous mineralisation - 9What are some disadvantages of scintigraphy?Radiation
Not specific
Poor image quality (cold and hot spots)
Requires patient isolation for 24 hours
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