Specific Anatomic Region | Bone | |
Application | Suspected osteoid osteoma | |
Author | Fishman EK | |
Reference Source | Personal Communication | |
Scanner Used | Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom | |
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) | 120/90/.75 | |
Detector Collimation (mm) | .5 or 1 | |
Slice Thickness (mm) | 1 or 1.25 | |
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) | 1 | |
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch | 1.5/3 or 3/3 | |
Oral Contrast | N/A | |
IV Contrast Volume and Type | N/A | |
Injection Rate | N/A | |
Scan Delay (sec) | N/A | |
3D Technique Used | Volume rendering (as needed) | |
Comment: This is called "ultra high res spiral" and is used typically for "small part scanning" like the wrist. It can also be used for focused exams like osteoid osteoma. |