This article highlights some key tools and shortcuts to enhance efficiency and accuracy when reviewing head and neck cases.
Helpful Tools and Shortcuts
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Ellipse: Use the Ellipse (Measure > Ellipse) to define and sample a Region of Interest (ROI). Values include HU, SD, Sum, Min, Max, and area.
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Measure > Line Tool: Use the line tool (
D
key) to measure distances. -
Erase (
E):
Instantly removes any measurements made. -
Crosshair Tool: Synchronizes navigation across axial, coronal, and sagittal views to localize findings in multiple planes.
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MPR Tool: Enable axial series viewing in orthogonal, coronal, sagittal, and oblique planes for better anatomical understanding.
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Right-Click Menu: Provides fast access to commonly used tools like zoom, pan, rotate, and windowing.
Keyboard Shortcuts for CT windows
Auto Windowing (0
): Automatically adjusts image brightness and contrast, useful for correcting suboptimal windowing.