Radiology for PET/CT Reporting

This atlas is intended to help nuclear medicine practitioners who read PET/CT scans recognize the most common CT abnormalities. CT images are often difficult to interpret, and it is important to report and compare them to previous scans. Low-dose CT slices are thicker than diagnostic CT and offer less anatomical detail, which can affect accuracy. This atlas features a chapter on "normal anatomy" based on low-dose and full-dose CT images and cases with common and uncommon anatomical abnormalities. It will be of interest to nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and oncologists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 229 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive atlas aims to assist nuclear medicine practitioners who frequently interpret PET/CT scans in recognizing the most common CT abnormalities. Navigating the complexities of reading PET/CT scans can be challenging, particularly when encountering abnormal findings in CT images unrelated to the neoplastic disease under evaluation. These findings, often functionally silent, can pose a significant challenge for nuclear medicine practitioners in interpreting and reporting them. However, it is crucial to recognize that these findings can be clinically relevant and should be thoroughly evaluated and compared to previous scans. This evaluation is essential for patient management, as expensive tests like PET/CT are expected to provide the highest level of diagnostic information.

Typically, CT images acquired alongside a PET scan are obtained in a low-dose modality, which can hinder accurate CT image interpretation. In some cases, comparing these images with a full-resolution and contrast-enhanced CT atlas can be difficult. Low-dose CT slices, being thicker than diagnostic CT, offer less anatomical detail, which can impact the accuracy of recognizing both anatomical structures and pathological findings.

To address these challenges, this atlas includes a dedicated chapter on "normal anatomy" that showcases both low-dose and full-dose CT images from PET/CT standard acquisitions. This chapter meticulously identifies all the relevant anatomical structures, providing a valuable reference for practitioners. Additionally, other chapters focus on specific anatomical regions, such as the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system, presenting cases with common and uncommon anatomical abnormalities.

In this revised second edition, the atlas has been expanded to include new cases featuring ceCT, further enhancing its usefulness in clinical practice. These cases showcase the application of ceCT in diagnosing and interpreting anatomical abnormalities, providing valuable insights for nuclear medicine practitioners.

By utilizing this atlas, nuclear medicine practitioners can enhance their proficiency in recognizing and interpreting CT abnormalities, improving their diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Weight: 639g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030876401
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022