Preliminary study on the diagnostic value of single-source dual-energy CT in diagnosing cervical lymph node metastasis of thyroid carcinoma.

Journal: Journal of thoracic disease
Published Date: Nov 1, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To investigate the value of single-source dual-energy spectral CT imaging in improving the accuracy of preoperative diagnosis of lymph node metastasis of thyroid carcinoma.

Authors

  • Yanfeng Zhao
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
  • Xiaolu Li
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
  • Lin Li
    Department of Medicine III, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Xiaoyi Wang
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
  • Meng Lin
    Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (The Graduate School of Science and Engineering), Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan.
  • Xinming Zhao
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
  • Dehong Luo
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
  • Jianying Li
    CT Research Center, GE Healthcare China, Beijing 100176, China.

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