Dual-Energy computed tomography (DECT) with its various advanced techniques, including Virtual Non-Contrast (VNC), effective atomic number (Z-eff) calculation, Z-maps, Iodine Density Index (IDI), and so on, holds great promise in the diagnosis and management of urogenital tumours. In this narrative review, we analyze the current status of knowledge of this technology to provide better lesion characterization, improve the staging accuracy, and give more precise treatment response assessments in relation to urological tumours.

Dual-Energy Computed Tomography in Urological Diseases: A Narrative Review

Coppola, Andrea;Tessitore, Luigi;Fontana, Federico;Piacentino, Filippo;Minenna, Manuela;Capogrosso, Paolo;Carrafiello, Gianpaolo;D'Angelo, Fabio;Carcano, Giulio;Dehò, Federico;Venturini, Massimo
2024-01-01

Abstract

Dual-Energy computed tomography (DECT) with its various advanced techniques, including Virtual Non-Contrast (VNC), effective atomic number (Z-eff) calculation, Z-maps, Iodine Density Index (IDI), and so on, holds great promise in the diagnosis and management of urogenital tumours. In this narrative review, we analyze the current status of knowledge of this technology to provide better lesion characterization, improve the staging accuracy, and give more precise treatment response assessments in relation to urological tumours.
2024
2024
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4069
kidney neoplasms; urinary bladder neoplasms; ureteral neoplasms; polycystic kidney diseases; urinary tract stones; lymph node metastasis; dual-energy computed tomography; iodine density; effective atomic number; virtual monoenergetic imaging
Coppola, Andrea; Tessitore, Luigi; Fontana, Federico; Piacentino, Filippo; Recaldini, Chiara; Minenna, Manuela; Capogrosso, Paolo; Minici, Roberto; La...espandi
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