Modality

Category Modality Term Radiography Definition of Radiography Imaging Technique Using X Rays To Visualize Internal Anatomy Notes About Radiography Includes Plain Radiography, Fluoroscopy, And Specialized Studies

Category Modality Term Computed Tomography (CT) Definition of Computed Tomography (CT) Cross sectional X Ray Imaging Technique That Reconstructs Volumetric Anatomy From Multiple Projections Notes About Computed Tomography (CT) Also Called CT or CAT Scan

Category Modality Term Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Definition of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Nuclear Imaging Technique Detecting Coincident 511 KeV Photons From Positron Annihilation To Map Radiotracer Distribution Notes About Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Often Combined With CT Or MRI For Anatomic Correlation