Journal Basic Info

  • Impact Factor: 2.709**
  • H-Index: 11 
  • ISSN: 2474-1663
  • DOI: 10.25107/2474-1663
**Impact Factor calculated based on Google Scholar Citations. Please contact us for any more details.

Major Scope

  •  Blood Cancer
  •  Surgical Oncology
  •  Kidney Cancer
  •  Colon Cancer
  •  Neoadjuvant Therapy
  •  Immunology
  •  Immunotherapy
  •  Radiation Oncology

Abstract

Citation: Clin Oncol. 2016;1(1):1148.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1663.1148

Applications of DECT in Thoracic Oncology: Evidence So Far

Canellas R, Digumarthy SR, Otrakji A and Kalra MK

Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA

*Correspondance to: Kalra MK 

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Abstract:

There is mounting evidence in favor of applying Dual Energy CT (DECT) for evaluation of suspected or known thoracic malignancies. DECT can help differentiate benign from malignant lesions of the lungs and mediastinum. Recent studies have reported role of DECT in assessing treatment response in patients with lung cancer. In this article, were view techniques and applications of DECT in thoracic oncology.

Keywords:

CT; Dual energy CT; Thorax; Cancer; Treatment response

Cite the Article:

Canellas R, Digumarthy SR, Otrakji A, Kalra MK. Applications of DECT in Thoracic Oncology: Evidence So Far. Clin Oncol. 2016; 1: 1148.

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