Spectral CT and Photon-counting Detector CT: Principles and Applications in Neuroradiology
Abstract
Spectral CT and photon-counting detector (PCD) CT are recent innovations in imaging that have gained increasing use as diagnostic tools. Both modalities leverage advanced detector technologies-PCD CT uses detectors that count individual x-ray photons and measure their energies, while spectral CT separates x-ray energies at dual or multiple levels. These approaches provide higher spatial resolution, improved contrast-to-noise ratio, and reduced noise and enable multienergy imaging from a single acquisition. These techniques enhance visualization of tissue characteristics and reduce artifacts compared with conventional energy-integrating detector CT. This review article introduces the fundamental principles of spectral CT and PCD CT, their advantages in neuro-oncologic applications, and their potential to improve diagnostic imaging through enhanced image quality and quantitative accuracy. Keywords: Physics, CT-Photon-counting, Pediatrics, CT-Spectral © RSNA, 2026.
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