The impact of reconstruction techniques on observer performance for the detection and characterization of small pulmonary nodules in chest CT of children under 13 years

Conclusion MIP improves the detection of pulmonary nodules in chest CTs of children, but overall interreader agreement is only fair. Double reading represents a powerful tool to increase diagnostic reliability in chest CTs of children with a malignancy. Nodule characterization is best with 1 mm slices. Intrapulmonary lymph nodes occur in children with and without malignancy.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research