MDCT PROTOCOLS

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Abdomen and Pelvis: Stage lymphoma Printer-ready protocol

Specific Anatomic Region Abdomen and Pelvis
Application Stage lymphoma
Author Fishman EK
Reference Source Personal Communication
Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 120 / 165 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm) 2.5
Slice Thickness (mm) 5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 12.5 / 5
Oral Contrast 750 cc of 3% Hypaque
IV Contrast Volume and Type 100-120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate 2 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec) 50 sec
3D Technique Used N/A
Comment: -A classic protocol to evaluate for possible lymphoma, or to stage/restage lymphoma.