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Quantitative Computed Tomography

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Quantitative Computed Tomography, QCT

  • See Also
  1. Osteoporosis
  2. Bone Mineral Density
  1. See Bone Mineral Density
  • Advantages
  1. Benefits, but less than DEXA Scan
    1. Good precision
    2. Good monitoring Osteoporosis treatment response
  2. Selectively assesses cortical and Trabecular Bone
    1. Selective imaging does not confer diagnostic benefits
  • Disadvantages
  1. High cost
  2. High radiation exposure