How to Read a Chest CT
Channel: Radiology Frameworks
Date: 2023-04-07

When radiologists read a chest CT (computed tomography), we follow a systematic approach to evaluate the images and provide an accurate interpretation. It's important to note that a radiologist's interpretation is just one part of the diagnostic process. The clinical context and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as pulmonologists or oncologists, are crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of a patient.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - MPR vs. MIP
03:45 - PACS Workstation
07:33 - Technical Details Sheet
08:08 - Localizer Image(s)
09:15 - Surgical Changes, Devices & Other Objects
10:15 - Airways
11:23 - Pleural Space
12:31 - Lungs for abnormal lucencies
12:48 - Lungs for abnormal opacities
13:00 - Lungs for nodules
14:20 - Central Veins & Heart
16:11 - Thoracic Aorta
17:00 - Pulmonary Arteries
17:33 - Esophagus
18:08 - Thyroid
18:29 - Anterior Mediastinum
18:40 - Lymph Nodes
19:25 - Upper Abdomen
20:21 - Chest Wall soft tissues
20:46 - Chest Wall skeleton
21:39 - Closing

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