Evaluation of the Effect of Hemoglobin or Hematocrit Level on Dural Sinus Density Using Unenhanced Computed Tomography
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 28-33, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To identify the relationship between hemoglobin (Hgb) or hematocrit (Hct) level and dural sinus density using unenhanced computed tomography (UECT). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Patients who were performed UECT and had records of a complete blood count within 24 hours from UECT were included (n=122). We measured the Hounsfield unit (HU) of the dural sinus at the right sigmoid sinus, left sigmoid sinus and 2 points of the superior sagittal sinus. Quantitative measurement of dural sinus density using the circle regions of interest (ROI) method was calculated as average ROI values at 3 or 4 points. Simple regression analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between mean HU and Hgb or mean HU and Hct.RESULTS:
The mean densities of the dural sinuses ranged from 24.67 to 53.67 HU (mean, 43.28 HU). There was a strong correlation between mean density and Hgb level (r=0.832) and between mean density and Hct level (r=0.840).CONCLUSION:
Dural sinus density on UECT is closely related to Hgb and Hct levels. Therefore, the Hgb or Hct levels can be used to determine whether the dural sinus density is within the normal range or pathological conditions such as venous thrombosis.
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Reference Values
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Hemoglobins
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Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Regression Analysis
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Cranial Sinuses
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Superior Sagittal Sinus
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Hematocrit
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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