Comparison of planar, SPECT, and 3-D synthetic reprojection images. A case study

Clin Nucl Med. 1995 Apr;20(4):302-5. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199504000-00003.

Abstract

A case study is presented in which three types of images from a Ga-67 study are compared. The Ga-67 study was performed on a patient with fever of unknown origin (FUO). Planar and SPECT images were obtained. Planar data were presented as standard 2-D images on radiographic film. The SPECT data were used to generate two sets of images: standard 2-D multiple 'slice' images presented on radiographic film and a rotating 3-D synthetic reprojection displayed on a computer monitor. Compared to the planar and SPECT images, three sites of inflammation and the path of an oblique sinus tract were best seen in the 3-D synthetic reprojection. Recognition of anatomic structures and their spatial relationships was most readily apparent when viewing the 3-D synthetic reprojection, and this method of display facilitated the rapid recognition of abnormal findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Male
  • Thorax / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon* / methods

Substances

  • Gallium Radioisotopes