Case 12: Low Dose Renal CT

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Appropriate imaging of patients with renal colic can be accomplished by following published guidance and engaging the radiology care team. This case discusses how to choose and optimize imaging for patients with suspected urolithiasis or nephrolithiasis.

Authors: T. Reher, D. Gress, T. Hameed

Target Audience: Radiologists, radiologic technologists and medical physicists

This educational activity is free.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this case, the participant will be able to:

1. Recognize indications for low dose renal CT.
2. Describe methods used to reduce dose and optimize a renal CT protocol.
3. Describe clinical decision support specific to renal CT.
4. Identify limitations of the low dose renal CT technique.

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