Factors influencing the kinetics of MSU crystal depletion measured with dual-energy CT in patients with gout.

Victor LaurentCharlotte JauffretAurore PacaudVincent DucoulombierJulie LegrandStéphane VerdunLaurène NorberciakJean-François BudzikTristan Pascart

Published in: RMD open (2023)

In patients with DECT-measured MSU crystal deposition, reaching the <5.0 mg/dL SU target provides more extensive and rapid crystal dissolution than reaching the <6.0 mg/dL SU target.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
solid state
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
uric acid
metabolic syndrome
pet ct