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Case Study: Oncology

CT scans are an important tool for diagnosing many types of cancer since the images allow a physician to confirm the presence of a tumor, measure its size, and determine its precise location. CT imaging also plays a key role in monitoring disease and ongoing treatment plans.

Endometrial Cancer Case

History: 48-year-old female with metastatic endometrial cancer.


Figure 1: Prior Generation CT
Enlarged lymph node in right pelvis. Radiation Dose: 10.1 mSv (Arrow points to enlarged lymph node in right pelvis)		  
Figure 2: CT performed AFTER Low-Dose, High Definition Upgrade (3 month follow-up)
Radiation Dose: 2.96 mSv, a 70.5% reduction*
(Arrow points to enlarged lymph node in right pelvis, which has been reduced in size by 50% following treatment)
* Results may vary due to patient size and scanning protocol.

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