[Usefulness of dynamic subtraction CT for intracranial high density lesions].

Dynamic subtraction CT (DSCT) using a high speed Rotate/Rotate CT Scanner (Toshiba Xforce) was performed on 10 patients with intracranial high density lesions such as brain tumors and vascular malformations. In comparison with conventional contrast enhanced CT, the technique of dynamic subtraction CT enabled us to evaluate more clearly the contrast enhancement of high density lesions and to separate more easily the lesions from hematoma and calcification, which are shown as avascular areas. The results suggest that DSCT is a valuable method for evaluating the contrast enhancement of intracranial high density lesions.