OBJECTIVE: Gout is the most common crystal deposition arthropathy currently diagnosed clinically and with arthrocentesis. Dual-energy CT is a promising new imaging technique offering potential new applications in a number of clinical areas. CONCLUSION: The ability of dual-energy CT to diagnose early gout and its use as a problem-solving tool is shown here. Diagnosis of subclinical gout could avert associated long-term complications, thereby reducing disease burden and improving overall quality of life.
OBJECTIVE:Gout is the most common crystal deposition arthropathy currently diagnosed clinically and with arthrocentesis. Dual-energy CT is a promising new imaging technique offering potential new applications in a number of clinical areas. CONCLUSION: The ability of dual-energy CT to diagnose early gout and its use as a problem-solving tool is shown here. Diagnosis of subclinical gout could avert associated long-term complications, thereby reducing disease burden and improving overall quality of life.
Authors: Paul I Mallinson; Adrian C Reagan; Tyler Coupal; Peter L Munk; Hugue Ouellette; Savvas Nicolaou Journal: Skeletal Radiol Date: 2013-12-12 Impact factor: 2.199
Authors: W Zbijewski; G J Gang; J Xu; A S Wang; J W Stayman; K Taguchi; J A Carrino; J H Siewerdsen Journal: Med Phys Date: 2014-02 Impact factor: 4.071