Single-photon emission computed tomography of the normal liver. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a new imaging method that offers the advantage of cross-sectional imaging and improved contrast resolution as compared with conventional planar imaging. Preliminary SPECT studies of the liver for detection of metastatic disease are very promising. However, these studies indicate some potential pitfalls in the interpretation of the normal liver SPECT images. Experience with 58 tomographic studies obtained with a General Electric 400T rotating gamma camera is presented, with special emphasis on the areas of potential misinterpretation and on recognition of the normal anatomy as seen by this technique.

publication date

  • November 1, 1983

Research

keywords

  • Elementary Particles
  • Liver
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0020515797

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2214/ajr.141.5.937

PubMed ID

  • 6605065

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 141

issue

  • 5