Specific Anatomic RegionChest
ApplicationSolitary pulmonary nodule evaluation
AuthorFishman EK
Reference SourcePersonal Communication
Scanner UsedSiemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)140/100/.5
Detector Collimation (mm)4 x 1
Slice Thickness (mm)1 or 1.25
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)1 or 2
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch6/6
Oral ContrastN/A
IV Contrast Volume and TypeN/A
Injection RateN/A
Scan Delay (sec)N/A
3D Technique UsedVolume rendering & MIP may yield important information in selected cases.
Comments:
  • The 1 mm collimation gives the most accurate slice profile of lesion densitomery. This is therefore chosen to evaluate an SPN. Recent work suggests that degree of enhancement with IV contrast may be helpful, and will be the subject of a pending protocol.
  • 3D lung images are ideal for volume displays of the lung.