Computed Tomography Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region

This article reviews various types of CT artifacts that can be encountered in the head and neck region and explain how these artifacts may be mitigated. While we cannot fully eliminate the occurrence of CT artifacts, building an awareness of their cause provides reading physicians the tools to detect and read through their presence. Further, this knowledge may be applied to contribute to protocol adjustments to improve a site ’s overall imaging practice.
Source: Neuroimaging Clinics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research