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Radiography and Tomography Concepts

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What is the primary goal of conventional tomography?

To improve the resolution of soft tissue images

To increase the speed of image acquisition

To enhance overall image brightness

To eliminate unwanted structures above and below the focal plane (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding the limitations of radiographic film and tomography?

They can perfectly image differences in subject contrast for soft tissue.

They can adjust contrast after it is recorded.

Tomography eliminates all unwanted planes without any issues.

Radiographic film typically discriminates x-ray intensity differences of 5% to 10%. (correct)

What type of imaging modality allows for alteration of contrast after the image is recorded?

Conventional radiography

Digital imaging modalities like CT (correct)

Ultrasonography

Plain film tomography

What is a common use of CT beyond medical applications?

Nondestructive materials testing Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes CT scans superior to traditional radiography in terms of image creation?

They allow for cross-sectional image generation and reformatting in multiple planes. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge remains a persistent issue even with the use of tomography?

Complete elimination of all unwanted planes Signup and view all the answers

What type of geometry creates challenges for image quality in conventional tomography?

Open geometry of the X-ray beam Signup and view all the answers

Which physical element affects the ability of radiographic film to differentiate between soft tissue contrasts?

Film-screen combinations Signup and view all the answers

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Superimposition in Radiography

Conventional tomography aims to reduce superimposition by moving X-ray tube and film simultaneously, focusing on a desired layer.
However, some blurring remains, and not all unwanted structures are eliminated.
Limitations also include image contrast degradation due to scattered radiation.
Film-screen combinations limit detection of subtle contrast differences in soft tissue.

Conventional Tomography Limitations

Image blurring persists.
Scattered radiation degrades contrast.
Film-screen combinations limit soft tissue contrast discrimination.

Digital Imaging Modalities

Digital imaging (like CT) allows contrast adjustment after image capture.
CT systems provide cross-sectional images, reducing structure overlap.
CT offers significantly higher sensitivity to x-ray attenuation differences (a factor of 10 better than film).
CT images can be reformatted into multiple planes and 3D views.

Applications of CT

Diagnostic, treatment planning, interventional, and screening purposes in medicine.
Used in nondestructive materials testing and studies of biological/paleontological specimens.

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This quiz explores the principles of superimposition in radiography and the limitations of conventional tomography. It also examines advancements in digital imaging modalities like CT that improve image contrast and reduce structure overlap. Test your knowledge on these vital imaging techniques and their applications in diagnostics.