期刊
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
卷 144, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.110001
关键词
BMD; Quantitative computed tomography; Error; Calibration; Reproducibility
This article reviews the sources and sizes of error in spine and hip BMD estimates from single-energy QCT, as well as the baseline variance expected based on repeatability and reproducibility studies. Understanding the potential sources of error and their size relative to the diagnostic task is crucial for appropriate and meaningful interpretation of reproducible BMD estimates achieved with QCT.
Bone mineral density (BMD) estimates from quantitative computed tomography (QCT) have proven useful for opportunistic screening of osteoporosis, treatment monitoring, and bone strength measurement. These estimates are subject to bias and variance from a variety of sources related to the imaging equipment, methods applied in the estimation procedure, and the patients themselves. In this article, we review the literature to describe the sources and sizes of error in spine and hip BMD estimates from single-energy QCT that can result from factors related to the scanner, imaging techniques, imaging subject, calibration phantom, and calibration approach. We also describe the baseline variance that can be expected based on repeatability and reproducibility studies. Though reproducible BMD estimates may be achievable with QCT, a thorough understanding of the potential sources of error and their size relative to the diagnostic task is essential to their appropriate and meaningful interpretation.
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