Validation of Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography –Derived Thigh Adipose Tissue Subcompartments in Young Girls Using a 3 T MRI Scanner

The ability to assess skeletal muscle adipose tissue is important given the negative clinical implications associated with greater fat infiltration of the muscle. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are highly accurate for measuring appendicular soft tissue and muscle composition, but have limitations. Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) is an alternative that investigators find valuable because of its low radiation, fast scan time, and comparatively lower costs.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 25, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Robert M. Blew, Vinson R. Lee, Jennifer W. Bea, Megan C. Hetherington-Rauth, Jean-Phillipe Galons, Maria I. Altbach, Timothy G. Lohman, Scott B. Going Tags: Original Article Source Type: research