Viewer tips for Head and Neck radiology

This article highlights some key tools and shortcuts to enhance efficiency and accuracy when reviewing head and neck cases.

Helpful Tools and Shortcuts

• Ellipse: Use the Ellipse (Measure > Ellipse) to define and sample a Region of Interest (ROI). Values include HU, SD, Sum, Min, Max, and area.

• 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. 

  

• MPR Tool: Enable axial series viewing in orthogonal, coronal, sagittal, and oblique planes for better anatomical understanding. 

• 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.