High-resolution CT
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Goel A, Bell D, Di Muzio B, et al. High-resolution CT. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 03 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-26582
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29 Dec 2013,
Ayush Goel
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Synonyms:
- High resolution CT
- High-resolution CT (HRCT)
- HRCT (general)
High-resolution CT (HRCT) is a scanning protocol in which thin sections (usually 0.625 to 1.25 mm) are acquired and reconstructed using a sharp algorithm (e.g. bone algorithm).
It has been classically used for:
- interstitial lung disease imaging: HRCT chest
- temporal bone imaging
References
- 1. Sundaram B, Chughtai AR, Kazerooni EA. Multidetector high-resolution computed tomography of the lungs: protocols and applications. J Thorac Imaging. 2010;25 (2): 125-41. doi:10.1097/RTI.0b013e3181d9ca37 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Webb WR, Muller NL, Naidich DP. High-resolution CT of the lung. LWW. (2008) ISBN:0781769094. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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