The Clinical Impact of Accurate Cystine Calculi Characterization Using Dual-Energy Computed Tomography. (25th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haley, William E.; Ibrahim, El-Sayed H.; Qu, Mingliang; Cernigliaro, Joseph G.; Goldfarb, David S.; McCollough, Cynthia H.
• Other Names: Rizzo Stefania Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-25
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/801021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) has recently been suggested as the imaging modality of choice for kidney stones due to its ability to provide information on stone composition. Standard postprocessing of the dual-energy images accurately identifies uric acid stones, but not other types. Cystine stones can be identified from DECT images when analyzed with advanced postprocessing. This case report describes clinical implications of accurate diagnosis of cystine stones using DECT.