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CT scan

A computed tomography scan (CT scan), formerly known in a more rudimentary state as computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan), is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. The personnel that perform CT scans are called radiographers or radiology technologists.

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ICD-10-PCS
B?2
ICD-9-CM
88.38
MedlinePlus
003330
MeSH
D014057
OPS-301 code
3–20...3–26
Other names
computed tomography · CAT scan (computerized axial tomography, computer aided tomography) · X-ray CT (X-ray computed tomography)

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CT scan

Nodes227
Edges226
Triples255
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.008811
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CT scan

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related to Scan dose · 10
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related to Angiography · 8
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CT scanICD-10-PCSB?21.00infobox
CT scanICD-9-CM88.381.00infobox
CT scanMedlinePlus0033301.00infobox
CT scanMeSHD0140571.00infobox
CT scanOPS-301 code3–20...3–261.00infobox
CT scanOther namescomputed tomography1.00infobox
CT scanOther namesCAT scan (computerized axial tomography, computer aided tomography)1.00infobox
CT scanOther namesX-ray CT (X-ray computed tomography)1.00infobox
CT scanSpecialtyRadiology1.00infobox
CT scanis avolume of voxels0.90text
CT scanis aimportant consideration in the choice of medical imaging in pregnancy.Excess dosesIn October0.90text
CT scanis aimportant consideration in the choice of medical imaging in pregnancy0.90text

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