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AATS lung cancer screening guidelines for solid nodules on low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). PET/CT, Positron emission
nodules on low-dose ... computed tomography ... PET/CT, Positron ... emission tomography/computed ... PulmonaryNodules #Algorithm
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... ABDOMINAL REGION - Computed ... mSv 3 years - Computed ... mSv 7 years - Computed ... Background #Radiation #Doses
Emphysematous Prostatitis - Radiography of the kidney, ureter, and bladder showed an atypical focus of gas
Subsequent computed ... tomography (CT) ... Clinical #Radiology #CT ... #Prostatitis #NEJM
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
Contrast-enhanced computed ... tomography (CT) ... excretory phase on CT ... Radiology #Pathology #CT ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy #NEJM
An Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach to Assessment and Initial Management of Difficult-to-Treat and Severe Asthma in Adults.
involves a low-dose ... the use of lower doses ... Asthma #Severe #Algorithm ... DifficultToTreat #Assessment #NEJM
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
level, abdominal computed ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
Fournier’s Gangrene - Physical examination was notable for necrotic-appearing tissue in the scrotum and perineum, with
Computed tomography ... Clinical #Surgery #CT ... #Subcutaneous #NEJM
Ground Glass Opacities on Lung CT - Pathophysiology
Ground glass opacity lung is denser (whiter) than normal
Opacities on Lung CT ... normal lung, but as compared ... that normally does
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
Note: CT = computed ... diagnosis #workup #algorithm
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations compared ... Estimated dose - ... mSv 1 day Head CT ... months Chest CT ... Background #Radiation #Doses