Tossy classification divides dislocations in AC joint into three grades. It was later extended by Rockwood et al. by another three types. Normal width of AC joint is considered 1-3mm, widened AC joint has >7mm in men or >6mm in women.
Grade | Description |
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Grade I | no deformity visible on x-ray - strain and contusion of the AC joint |
Grade II |
The classification of lesions of labrum glenoidale was published by Snyder et al. and had originally four types. Later, several authors added descriptions of other labral lesions.
Type | Description |
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Type I | fraying |
Type II | tear with biceps extension |
Type III | bucket-handle tear with intact biceps |
Type IV | bucket-handle tear with biceps extension |
Radiation dose from a CT examination in standard body regions can be estimated from the dose-lenght product (DLP) that each CT outputs. This table shows known commonly used coefficients and their adjustment in two particular CT machines. The calculation of the efective dose estimation is:
E(mSv) = coefficient * DLP * 0.001
The most recent recommendation is based on the ICRP 103 publication (last column).
Scanned body region |
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In July 2005, Radiology published a consensus proposal for reporting in CT colonography. It has similar purpose and structure as Bi-RADS reporting system in breast imaging. According to this proposal, lesions and massess should be describes by:
Coronary calcium score is an independent predictor of risk of significant coronary artery disease. It may refine overall risk of coronary artery disease estimated with conventional risk factors. It is based on CT examination and calculation of the Agatston score from the images.
Calcium score | Risk of significant CAD |
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0 | very low |
≤10 | low |
≤100 | moderate |
≤400 | moderately high |
In healthy adult individuals, the maximum allowable volume of intravenous iodine contrast is:
≤300mL (with concentration 300mg I/mL).
In patients with renal insufficiency in particular, the volume of the contrast should be as low as reasonable. However, it should not exceed
440 x weight [kg] / creatinine [µmol/L] mL
resp.
5 x weight [kg] / creatinine [mg/dL] mL
(with concentration 300mg I/mL).
This formula can be used to estimate volume of the liver on crossectional imaging methods by measuring its maximum dimension in three perpendicular axes - caudocranial (CC), latero-lateral (LL), antero-posterior (AP). A normal value is considered <2000mL.
Volume = CC x LL x AP x 0.31
Fisher CT grading scale is used to grade severity of intracranial subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with rupture of an intracranial aneurysm. This scale predicts the risk of subsequent arterial spasms.
Group | Description |
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Group I | no hemorrhage |
Group II | subarachnoid hemorrhage <1mm thick |
Group III | subarachnoid hemorrhage >=1mm thick |
Group IV |
Apart from giving the dimensions of an intracranial aneurysm, its size should be cathegorized according to this table.
Description | Size |
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Small | ≤5mm |
Medium | <15mm |
Large | <25mm |
Giant | ≥25mm |
The diameter of the neck of the aneurysm is cathegorized as well.
Description | Size |
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Grading of intracranial hemorrhage in neonates is based on ultrasound imaging. It has four grades with increasing mortality and decreasing outcome.
Grade | Description |
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Grade I | hemorrhage is confined to the germinal matrix |
Grade II | intraventricular hemorrhage without ventricular dilation |
Grade III | intraventricular hemorrhage with ventricular dilation |
Grade IV |