Imaging of Thorax Flashcards

1
Q

Density

A

Brighter = denser
Darker = less dense

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2
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PET-CT

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Good for studying cancer metastasis

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3
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Vertical structures

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Circular in cross-section

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4
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Horizontal structures

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Ovalular in cross section

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5
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Cardiac chambers

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Atria are left, ventricles are right in CT
Right is anterior, left is posterior

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6
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Lung lobes

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Upper lobes are more anterior
Depending on if carina and heart are visible, you can differentiate between upper and middle lobes

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