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Quantitative Computed Tomography
Aka: Quantitative Computed Tomography, QCT- See Also
- Indications: Osteoporosis Evaluation
- Advantages
- Benefits, but less than DEXA Scan
- Good precision
- Good monitoring Osteoporosis treatment response
- Selectively assesses cortical and Trabecular Bone
- Selective imaging does not confer diagnostic benefits
- Benefits, but less than DEXA Scan
- Disadvantages
- High cost
- High radiation exposure