Radiology

Question 1

What are the Radiation Doses (mSV) for the following scans?

DEXA
CXR
DMSA
Xray KUB
ULD CTKUB

IVU
Contrast enhanced ULD CT KUB

MAG3

CT KUB
Bone scan

PET
CTU

Answer 1

Imaging Modality Radiation Dose (mSV)

DEXA <0.02
CXR 0.02
DMSA <0.4-0.7
Xray KUB 0.5
ULD CTKUB 0.6.2.0

IVU 1.5
Contrast enhanced ULD CT KUB 1.7

MAG3 2.6 - 3

CT KUB 3-4
Bone scan 3-5

PET 10
CTU 10