Virtual monoenergetic images from spectral detector computed tomography facilitate washout assessment in arterially hyper-enhancing liver lesions.

Robert Peter ReimerN Große HokampA Fehrmann EfferothA KrauskopfD ZopfsJ R KrögerT PersigehlD MaintzA C Bunck

Published in: European radiology (2020)

• Low-kiloelectronvolt virtual monoenergetic images from spectral detector CT facilitate washout assessment in arterially hyper-enhancing liver lesions. • Image quality and quantitative washout parameters as well as subjective washout visibility and diagnostic confidence benefit from low-kiloelectronvolt virtual monoenergetic images.

Keyphrases

image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
optical coherence tomography
deep learning
convolutional neural network
positron emission tomography
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
depressive symptoms
mass spectrometry
clinical evaluation