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Diagnostic value of single-source dual-energy spectral computed tomography in differentiating parotid gland tumors: initial results

   
@article{QIMS20517,
	author = {Lin Li and Yanfeng Zhao and Dehong Luo and Liang Yang and Lei Hu and Xinming Zhao and Yong Wang and Wensheng Liu},
	title = {Diagnostic value of single-source dual-energy spectral computed tomography in differentiating parotid gland tumors: initial results},
	journal = {Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery},
	volume = {8},
	number = {6},
	year = {2018},
	keywords = {},
	abstract = {Background: An accurate preoperative diagnosis that helps distinguish between benign and malignant parotid gland tumors is very important because the results strongly affect surgical procedures. We aimed to evaluate the value of single-source dual-energy computed tomography (ssDECT) in differentiating malignant from benign parotid gland tumors. 
Methods: Fifty patients underwent enhanced neck ssDECT scanning before surgery. The images were analyzed using the gemstone spectral imaging (GSI) viewer software. 
Results: Fifty-two tumors (43 patients) were confirmed histopathologically, comprising of 12 pleomorphic adenomas (PAs), 24 Warthin tumors (WTs) (15 patients), and 16 malignant tumors (MTs). The iodine concentration (IC), normalized iodine concentration to common carotid artery (NICA) and slope value of the spectral curve (λHU) of the WTs were significantly higher than those of MTs and PAs (all P},
	issn = {2223-4306},	url = {https://qims.amegroups.org/article/view/20517}
}