SOMATOM Scope
Focus on the essence
Suspected multiple metastasis in the lung
Clear visualization of detailed tumor contours. SureView reconstruction algorithm automatically selected the right pitch for the defined coverage and scan time needed for this scan.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 26 mAs |
| Scan time: 23.8 s | DLP: 110.6 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 342 mm | CTDIvol: 3 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 1.6 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Multiple pulmonary nodules
Detailed images. Excellent spatial resolution enables perfect detection of pulmonary nodules in both lungs. syngo CT Oncology will allow their
fast evaluation, volumetric assessment, and comprehensive reporting.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 42 mAs |
| Scan time: 19.5 s | DLP: 158.2 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 312 mm | CTDIvol: 4.81 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.6 s | Eff. dose: 2.2 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Obese patient with Hodgkin lymphoma
Optimized image quality in a patient with BMI 43 kg/m². Adaptive Signal Boost technology amplified low signals in image areas with high attenuation.
| Collimation: 16 x 1.2 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 150 mAs |
| Scan time: 36 s | DLP: 1,068.8 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 661 mm | CTDIvol: 15.4 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 15.7 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Bladder cancer with thrombosis in the iliac veins
Excellent image quality even for large volume coverage: This patient was imaged using CARE Dose4D and IRIS, and dose was reduced to only 20% of the European Commission’s recommendations1.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 63 mAs |
| Scan time: 20.7 s | DLP: 451.5 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 661 mm | CTDIvol: 6.46 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.6 s | Eff. dose: 6.7 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Cerebral ischemic stroke – Artifact-free images
The Posterior Fossa Optimization filter delivers reduced beamhardening artifacts in the base of the skull.
| Collimation: 2 x 5 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 280 mAs |
| Scan time: 54 s | DLP: 801.36 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 145 mm | CTDIvol: 53.42 mGy |
| Rotation time: 2 s | Eff. dose: 2.5 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
Schwannoma of the left optical nerve – Detailed images
Fine collimation of up to 0.6 mm enables the clear visualization of a hyperdense tumor behind the left eyeball wrapping around the optical nerve in this pediatric patient.
| Collimation: 4 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 110 kV, 188 mAs |
| Scan time: 29 s | DLP: 188.72 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 49.2 mm | CTDIvol: 34.75 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 0.7 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Left internal carotid artrey occlusion – Correct and speedy diagnosis
Automated Neuro Digital Subtraction technique delivers detailed CTA images free of bone for improved visualization.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 110 kV, 96 mAs |
| Scan time: 18 s | DLP: 2 x 564 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 324 mm | CTDIvol: 2 x 15.22 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.8 s | Eff. dose: 3.5 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
Cerebral aneurysm and AVM – Ready to read images.
CT angiographic images enhance diagnostic confidence of vascular malformation.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 110 kV, 80 mAs |
| Scan time: 11.5 s | DLP: 2 x 240.9 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 165 mm | CTDIvol: 2 x 12.68 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 0.5 mSv |
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(Image: Welwitschia Hospital, Walvis Bay, Namibia)
Abdominal and pelvic CT angiography – Fine vascular details
Excellent spatial resolution enabled the sharp delineation of small vessels.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 52 mAs |
| Scan time: 26 s | DLP: 243.3 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 407 mm | CTDIvol: 5.68 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.8 s | Eff. dose: 3.7 mSv |
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(Image: TCM hospital, Anhui, P.R. China)
Severe stenosis in the superior vena cava and the right subclavian vein – Perfectly timed angiogram
Combination of fast rotation speed and bolus tracking functionality allowed this stenosis to be clearly diagnosed.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 95 mAs |
| Scan time: 18 s | DLP: 357.3 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 314 mm | CTDIvol: 10.74 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.6 s | Eff. dose: 5 mSv |
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(Image: Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal)
Multiple vascular stenoses and occlusion in a Runoff CTA – Detailed images
High spatial resolution enabled the sharp delineation of all structures and the visualization of multiple stenosis.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 110 kV, 48 mAs |
| Scan time: 35 s | DLP: 410 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 1258 mm | CTDIvol: 3.14 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.8 s | Eff. dose: 2.3 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
Bilateral iliac stenoses directly below the bifurcation – High scan speed
High pitch values enable the clear visualization of long-range vascular structures with homogenous contrast from the aorta to the foot.
| Collimation: 16 x 1.2 mm | Tube settings: 110 kV, 60 mAs |
| Scan time: 32 s | DLP: 470 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 1158 mm | CTDIvol: 3.89 mGy |
| Rotation time: 0.8 s | Eff. dose: 2.6 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
Fracture of the right external femoral condyle – High-resolution bone imaging
Small focal spots, enabled by SOMATOM Scope tube technology, made it possible to display the smallest bone structures.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 71 mAs |
| Scan time: 33 s | DLP: 209.34 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 256.8 mm | CTDIvol: 7.7 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 0.2 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
Metal fixation of bilateral femora, left hip and knee
Minimized metal artifacts: Adaptive Signal Boost technology amplified low signals in image areas where high attenuation is present due to the metal implant.
| Collimation: 16 x 0.6 mm | Tube settings: 130 kV, 80 mAs |
| Scan time: 50 s | DLP: 624.5 mGy cm |
| Scan length: 705,2 mm | CTDIvol: 8.7 mGy |
| Rotation time: 1 s | Eff. dose: 0.5 mSv |
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(Image: Aarthi Scans – Chennai, India)
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1Compared with the European Commission’s recommendations (European Guidelines on Quality Criteria for Computed Tomography).