D DICOM Controlled Terminology Definitions (Normative)

This Annex specifies the meanings of codes defined in DICOM, either explicitly or by reference to another part of DICOM or an external reference document or standard.

DICOM Code Definitions (Coding Scheme Designator "DCM" Coding Scheme Version "01")

Table D-1. DICOM Controlled Terminology Definitions

Code Value

Code Meaning

Definition

Notes

ARCHIVE

Archive

Archive device.

AR

Autorefraction

Autorefraction device.

AS

Angioscopy

Angioscopy device

Retired

AU

Audio

Audio object.

BDUS

Ultrasound Bone Densitometry

Ultrasound Bone Densitometry (modality).

BI

Biomagnetic imaging

Biomagnetic imaging device.

BMD

Bone Mineral Densitometry

Bone Mineral Densitometry by X-Ray (modality), including dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA) and morphometric X-Ray absorptiometry (MXA).

CAD

Computer Assisted Detection/Diagnosis

Computer Assisted Detection/Diagnosis device.

CAPTURE

Image Capture

Image Capture Device, includes video capture.

CD

Color flow Doppler

Color flow Doppler

Retired

Replaced by (US, DCM, "Ultrasound")

CF

Cinefluorography

Cinefluorography

Retired

Replaced by (RF, DCM, "Radiofluoroscopy")

COMP

Computation Server

Computation Server; includes radiotherapy planning.

CP

Culposcopy

Culposcopy

Retired

CR

Computed Radiography

Computed Radiography device.

CS

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy

Retired

CT

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography device.

DD

Duplex Doppler

Duplex Doppler

Retired

Replaced by (US, DCM, "Ultrasound")

DF

Digital fluoroscopy

Digital fluoroscopy

Retired

Replaced by (RF, DCM, "Radiofluoroscopy")

DG

Diaphanography

Diaphanography device.

DM

Digital microscopy

Digital microscopy

Retired

DOCD

Document Digitizer Equipment

Equipment that digitized hardcopy documents and imported them.

DS

Digital Subtraction Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography

Retired

Replaced by (XA, DCM, "X-Ray Angiography")

DSS

Department System Scheduler

Department System Scheduler, workflow manager; includes RIS.

DX

Digital Radiography

Digital Radiography device.

EC

Echocardiography

Echocardiography

Retired

Replaced by (US, DCM, "Ultrasound")

ECG

Electrocardiography

Electrocardiography device.

EPS

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiac Electrophysiology device.

ES

Endoscopy

Endoscopy device.

F

Female

Female sex.

FA

Fluorescein angiography

Fluorescein angiography

Retired

Replaced by (OP, DCM, "Ophthalmic photography")

FC

Female changed to Male

Female sex changed to Male sex.

FILMD

Film Digitizer

Film Digitizer.

FP

Female Pseudohermaphrodite

Female Pseudohermaphrodite.

FS

Fundoscopy

Fundoscopy

Retired

GM

General Microscopy

General Microscopy device.

H

Hermaphrodite

Hermaphrodite.

HC

Hard Copy

Hard Copy.

HD

Hemodynamic Waveform

Hemodynamic Waveform acquisition device.

IO

Intra-oral Radiography

Intra-oral Radiography device.

IVUS

Intravascular Ultrasound

Intravascular Ultrasound device.

KER

Keratometry

Keratometry device.

KO

Key Object Selection

Key Object Selection object.

LEN

Lensometry

Lensometry device.

LOG

Procedure Logging

Procedure Logging device; includes cath lab logging.

LP

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy

Retired

LS

Laser surface scan

Laser surface scan device.

M

Male

Male sex.

MA

Magnetic resonance angiography

Magnetic resonance angiography

Retired

Replaced by (MR, DCM, "Magnetic resonance")

MC

Male changed to Female

Male sex changed to Female sex.

MCD

Media Creation Device

A device that creates DICOM PS3.10 interchange media. E.g., a CD creator that is managed by the Media Creation Management Service Class.

MEDIM

Portable Media Importer Equipment

Equipment that retrieved and imported objects from interchange Media.

MG

Mammography

Mammography device.

MP

Male Pseudohermaphrodite

Male Pseudohermaphrodite.

MR

Magnetic Resonance

Magnetic Resonance device.

MS

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Retired

Replaced by (MR, DCM, "Magnetic resonance")

NEARLINE

Nearline

Instances need to be retrieved from relatively slow media such as optical disk or tape.

NM

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine device.

OAM

Ophthalmic Axial Measurements

Measurements of the axial length of the eye, which are done by various devices.

OCT

Optical Coherence Tomography

Modality device that uses an interferometric, non-invasive optical tomographic technique to image 2D slices and 3D volumes of tissue using visible and near visible frequencies.

OFFLINE

Offline

Instances need to be retrieved by manual intervention.

ONLINE

Online

Instances are immediately available.

OP

Ophthalmic photography

Ophthalmic photography modality.

OPM

Ophthalmic Mapping

Modality device that measures corneal topography, corneal or retinal thickness, and other similar parameters that are typically displayed as maps.

OPR

Ophthalmic Refraction

Modality device that measures the refractive characteristics of the eye.

OPT

Ophthalmic Tomography

Tomography of the eye acquired by a modality that is based on light and optical principles. Tomography based on other principles, such as ultrasound, is excluded.

OPV

Ophthalmic Visual Field

Modality device that measures visual fields and perform visual perimetry.

OT

Other Modality

Other Modality device.

PR

Presentation State

Presentation State object.

PRINT

Hard Copy Print Server

Hard Copy Print Server; includes printers with embedded DICOM print server.

PT

Positron emission tomography

Positron emission tomography (PET) device.

PX

Panoramic X-Ray

Panoramic X-Ray device.

REG

Registration

Registration.

RF

Radiofluoroscopy

Radiofluoroscopy device.

RG

Radiographic imaging

Radiographic imaging (conventional film/screen).

RT

Radiation Therapy Device

Radiation Therapy Device; includes linear accelerator, proton therapy.

RTDOSE

Radiotherapy Dose

Radiotherapy Dose.

RTIMAGE

Radiotherapy Image

Radiotherapy Imaging device; includes portal imaging.

RTPLAN

Radiotherapy Plan

Radiotherapy Plan.

RTRECORD

Radiotherapy Treatment Record

Radiotherapy Treatment Record.

RTSTRUCT

Radiotherapy Structure Set

Radiotherapy Structure Set.

SEG

Segmentation

Segmentation.

SM

Slide Microscopy

Slide Microscopy.

SMR

Stereometric Relationship

Stereometric image pairing modality.

SR

Structured Report Document

Structured Report Document.

SRF

Subjective Refraction

Subjective Refraction device.

ST

Single-photon emission computed tomography

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) device

Retired

Replaced by (NM, DCM, "Nuclear Medicine")

TG

Thermography

Thermography device.

U

Unknown Sex

Unknown Sex.

UNAVAILABLE

Unavailable

Instances cannot be retrieved.

US

Ultrasound

Ultrasound device.

VA

Visual Acuity

Visual Acuity device.

VF

Videofluorography

Videofluorography

Retired

Replaced by (RF, DCM, "Radiofluoroscopy")

VIDD

Video Tape Digitizer Equipment

Equipment that digitizes video tape and imports it.

WSD

Workstation

Workstation.

XA

X-Ray Angiography

X-Ray Angiography device.

XC

External-camera Photography

External-camera Photography device.

109001

Digital timecode (NOS)

A signal transmitted for the purpose of interchange of the current time, not specific to any source or methodology.

109002

ECG-based gating signal, processed

A signal that is generated for each detection of a heart beat.

109003

IRIG-B timecode

A signal transmitted by the Inter-Range Instrumentation Group for the purpose of synchronizing time clocks.

109004

X-Ray Fluoroscopy On Signal

A signal that indicates that X-Ray source has been activated for fluoroscopy use.

109005

X-Ray On Trigger

A signal that indicated that the X-Ray source has been activated for image recording.

109006

Differential signal

An electrical signal derived from two electrodes.

109007

His bundle electrogram

An electrophysiological recording from the HIS nerve bundle.

109008

Monopole signal

An electrical signal from one electrode relative to an indifferent potential.

109009

Pacing (electrical) stimulus, voltage

The voltage stimulus during cardiac pacing.

109010

Radio frequency ablation, power

The power injected during RF ablation procedure.

109011

Voltage measurement by basket catheter

Electrophysiological signals acquired using a multi-splined catheter each equipped with multiple electrodes.

109012

Voltage measurement by mapping catheter

Electrophysiological signals acquired using a steerable catheter.

109013

Voltage measurement, NOS

A voltage measurement not otherwise specified.

109014

35% of thermal CO

A signal point that is 35% of the peak thermal cardiac output signal.

109015

70% of thermal CO

A signal point that is 70% of the peak thermal cardiac output signal.

109016

A wave peak pressure

The peak pressure of each heart beat in the atrium caused by the atrial contraction.

109017

A wave pressure, average

The average of several A wave pressure measurements.

109018

Beat detected (accepted)

An identified cardiac beat used in the determination of a measurement.

109019

Beat detected (rejected)

An identified cardiac beat not used in the determination of a measurement.

109020

Diastolic pressure, average

The average of several diastolic pressure measurements

Retired. Replaced by (F-00E22, SRT, "Average diastolic blood pressure")

109021

Diastolic pressure nadir

The lowest pressure value excluding any undershoot artifact.

Retired. Replaced by (F-00E1F, SRT, "Minimum diastolic blood pressure")

109022

End diastole

The moment at the end of the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle.

Retired. Replaced by (F-32011, SRT, "End diastole")

109023

End of expiration

The moment at the end of respiratory expiration.

109024

End of inspiration

The moment at the end of respiratory inspiration.

109025

Max dp/dt

The maximum positive rate of change of pressure.

109026

Max neg dp/dt

The maximum negative rate of change of pressure.

109027

Mean blood pressure

The average blood pressure value, generally over 2 or more seconds

Retired. Replaced by (F-31150, SRT, "Mean blood pressure")

109028

Peak of thermal cardiac output bolus

The peak change in blood temperature during a thermal cardiac output measurement.

109029

Start of expiration

The moment respiratory expiration begins.

109030

Start of inspiration

The moment of respiratory inspiration begins.

109031

Start of thermal cardiac output bolus

The first discernible blood temperature change following the injectate during a thermal cardiac output measurement.

109032

Systolic pressure, average

The average of several systolic blood pressure measurements.

Retired. Replaced by (F-00E14, SRT, "Average systolic blood pressure")

109033

Systolic peak pressure

The highest systolic blood pressure value excluding any overshoot artifact

Retired. Replaced by (F-00E11, SRT, "Maximum systolic blood pressure")

109034

V wave peak pressure

The peak pressure of each heart beat in the atrium caused by the filling of the atrium.

109035

V wave pressure, average

The average of several V wave pressure measurements.

109036

Valve close

The moment at which a heart valve closes.

109037

Valve open

The moment at which a heart valve opens.

109038

Ablation off

The moment when RF ablation current is turned off.

109039

Ablation on

The moment when RF ablation current is turned on.

109040

HIS bundle wave

The moment in the cardiac cycle when the HIS bundle nerves depolarize.

109041

P wave

The surface electrocardiogram of the atrial contraction.

109042

Q wave

The first negative deflection of the electrocardiogram cause by ventricular depolarization.

109043

R wave

The first positive deflection the electrocardiogram cause by ventricular depolarization.

109044

S wave

The first negative deflection after the R wave.

109045

Start of atrial contraction

The beginning of the atrial contraction.

109046

Start of atrial contraction (subsequent)

The beginning of the second atrial contraction of two consecutive beats.

109047

Stimulation at rate 1 interval

The stimulation interval during cardiac stimulation first used in a pacing train.

109048

Stimulation at rate 2 interval

The stimulation interval different from the first stimulation interval used in a pacing train.

109049

Stimulation at rate 3 interval

A stimulation interval different from and subsequent to the second interval in a pacing train.

109050

Stimulation at rate 4 interval

Describes a stimulation interval different from and subsequent to the third interval in a pacing train.

109051

T wave

The electrocardiogram deflection caused by ventricular repolarization.

109052

V wave

The peak pressure of each heart beat monitored in the atrium caused by the filling of the atrium.

109053

V wave of next beat

The second V wave measurement of two consecutive beats.

109054

Patient State

A description of the physiological condition of the patient.

109055

Protocol Stage

The exercise level during a progressive cardiac stress test.

109056

Stress Protocol

A series of physiological challenges designed to progressively increase the work of the heart.

109057

Catheterization Procedure Phase

A subpart of a cardiac catheterization procedure

Retired. Replaced by (G-72BB, SRT, "Catheterization Procedure Phase")

109058

Contrast Phase

The subpart of a cardiac catheterization procedure in which a radio-opaque contrast medium is injected into the patient.

109059

Physiological challenges

Physical changes administered to a patient in order to elicit an physiological response.

109060

Procedure Step Number

Enumeration of a subpart of a catheterization procedure.

109061

EP Procedure Phase

A subpart of en electrophysiological procedure.

109063

Pulse train definition

A means of defining a series of cardiac stimulation pulses.

109070

End of systole

Retired. Replaced by (R-FAB5B, SRT, "End systole")

109071

Indicator mean transit time

Time for a median particle to travel from point of injection to point of detection.

109072

Tau

The time constant of isovolumic pressure fall.

109073

V max myocardial

Maximum velocity of myocardial contractility.

109080

Real time acquisition

Total time for the acquisition is shorter than cardiac cycle, no gating is applied; see Cardiac Synchronization Technique (0018,9037).

109081

Prospective gating

Certain thresholds have been set for a gating window that defines the acceptance of measurement data during the acquisition; see Cardiac Synchronization Technique (0018,9037).

109082

Retrospective gating

Certain thresholds have been set for a gating window that defines the acceptance of measurement data after the acquisition; see Cardiac Synchronization Technique (0018,9037).

109083

Paced

There is a constant RR interval, which makes thresholding not required; see Cardiac Synchronization Technique (0018,9037). E.g., Pacemaker.

109091

Cardiac Stress State

Imaging after injection of tracer during increased cardiac workload or increased myocardial blood flow, achieved by either exercise or pharmacologic means.

Retired. Replaced by (F-05019, SRT, "Cardiac stress state").

109092

Reinjection State

Imaging after injection of additional tracer under resting conditions.

109093

Redistribution State

Imaging after allowing a moderate amount of time for tracer to move from its initial sites of uptake.

Example: For Thallium imaging this would correspond to imaging 2-6 hours after injection.

109094

Delayed Redistribution State

Imaging after allowing an extended amount of time for tracer to move from its initial sites of uptake.

Example: For Thallium imaging this would correspond to imaging more than 6 hours after injection.

109095

Peak stress state

Peak Cardiac stress state

Retired. Replaced by (F-05028, SRT, "Peak stress state")

109096

Recovery state

Recovery from cardiac stress

Retired. Replaced by (F-05018, SRT, "Cardiac stress Recovery state")

109101

Acquisition Equipment

Equipment that originally acquired the data stored within composite instances. E.g., a CT, MR or Ultrasound modality.

109102

Processing Equipment

Equipment that has processed composite instances to create new composite instances. E.g., a 3D Workstation.

109103

Modifying Equipment

Equipment that has modified existing composite instances (without creating new composite instances). E.g., a QA Station or Archive.

109104

De-identifying Equipment

Equipment that has modified an existing composite instance to remove patient identifying information.

109105

Frame Extracting Equipment

Equipment that has processed composite instances to create new composite instances by extracting selected frames from the original instance.

109106

Enhanced Multi-frame Conversion Equipment

Equipment that has processed composite instances to create new composite instances by converting classic single frame images to enhanced multi-frame image, or vice versa and updating other instances to maintain referential integrity.

109110

Voice

The sound of a human's speech, recorded during a procedure.

May include the patient's voice, or the voice of staff present in the room, or an operator's voice (whether for the purpose of recording a narrative accompanying a procedure or not).

109111

Operator's narrative

The voice of a device operator, recorded during a procedure.

109112

Ambient room environment

The ambient sound recorded during a procedure, which may or may not include voice and other types of sound.

109113

Doppler audio

The Doppler waveform recorded as an audible signal.

109114

Phonocardiogram

The sound of the human heart beating.

Such as might be recorded from an electronic stethoscope.

109115

Physiological audio signal

Any sound made by the human body.

May include the sound of the heart, but also sound from other organs, such as bowel sounds or bruits from vessels, or sounds of respiration. Not intended to include voice.

109116

Arterial Pulse Waveform

A digitized signal from the patient arterial system collected through pulse oximetry or other means.

109117

Respiration Waveform

A digitized signal from the patient respiratory system representing respiration.

109120

On admission to unit

The occasion on which a procedure was performed on admission to a specialist unit. E.g., intensive care.

109121

On discharge

The occasion on which a procedure was performed on discharge from hospital as an in-patient.

109122

On discharge from unit

The occasion on which a procedure was performed on discharge from a specialist unit. E.g., intensive care.

109123

Pre-intervention

The occasion on which a procedure was performed immediately prior to non-surgical intervention. E.g, percutaneous angioplasty, biopsy.

109124

Post-intervention

The occasion on which a procedure was performed immediately after to non-surgical intervention. E.g, percutaneous angioplasty, biopsy.

109125

At last appointment

The occasion on which a procedure was performed at the most recent outpatient visit.

109132

Joint position method

The active or passive joint positioning during acquisition.

109133

Physical force

A physical force applied during acquisition.

109134

Prior to voiding

Prior to voiding.

109135

Post voiding

Post voiding.

109136

Neutral musculoskeletal position

Neutral musculoskeletal position.

109200

America Kennel Club

America Kennel Club.

109201

America's Pet Registry Inc.

America's Pet Registry Inc.

109202

American Canine Association

American Canine Association.

109203

American Purebred Registry

American Purebred Registry.

109204

American Rare Breed Association

American Rare Breed Association.

109205

Animal Registry Unlimited

Animal Registry Unlimited.

109206

Animal Research Foundation

Animal Research Foundation.

109207

Canadian Border Collie Association

Canadian Border Collie Association.

109208

Canadian Kennel Club

Canadian Kennel Club.

109209

Canadian Livestock Records Association

Canadian Livestock Records Association.

109210

Canine Federation of Canada

Canine Federation of Canada.

109211

Continental Kennel Club

Continental Kennel Club.

109212

Dog Registry of America

Dog Registry of America.

109213

Federation of International Canines

Federation of International Canines.

109214

International Progressive Dog Breeders' Alliance

International Progressive Dog Breeders' Alliance.

109215

National Kennel Club

National Kennel Club.

109216

North American Purebred Dog Registry

North American Purebred Dog Registry.

109217

United All Breed Registry

United All Breed Registry.

109218

United Kennel Club

United Kennel Club.

109219

Universal Kennel Club International

Universal Kennel Club International.

109220

Working Canine Association of Canada

Working Canine Association of Canada.

109221

World Kennel Club

World Kennel Club.

109222

World Wide Kennel Club

World Wide Kennel Club.

110001

Image Processing

Image processing work item.

110002

Quality Control

Quality control work item.

110003

Computer Aided Diagnosis

Computer aided diagnosis work item.

110004

Computer Aided Detection

Computer aided detection work item.

110005

Interpretation

Interpretation work item.

110006

Transcription

Transcription work item.

110007

Report Verification

Report verification work item.

110008

Print

Print work item.

110009

No subsequent Workitems

110010

Film

Film type of output.

110011

Dictation

Dictation type of output.

110012

Transcription

Transcription type of output.

110013

Media Import

The procedure to read DICOM instances from DICOM interchange media, coerce identifying attributes into the local namespace if necessary, and make the instances available.

110020

Sheet Film Digitized

Digitization of Sheet Film.

110021

Cine Film Digitized

Digitization of Cine Film.

110022

Video Tape Digitized

Digitization of Video Tape.

110023

Paper Digitized

Digitization of pages of a paper document (Units may be specified as Pages, Documents).

110024

CD Imported

Importation of CD.

110025

DVD Imported

Importation of DVD.

110026

MOD Imported

Importation of MOD.

110027

Studies Imported

Importation of DICOM Studies.

110028

Instances Imported

Importation of DICOM Composite Instances.

110030

USB Disk Emulation

A device that connects using the USB hard drive interface. These may be USB-Sticks, portable hard drives, and other technologies.

110031

Email

Email and email attachments used as a media for data transport.

110032

CD

CD-R, CD-ROM, and CD-RW media used for data transport.

110033

DVD

DVD, DVD-RAM, and other DVD formatted media used for data transport.

110034

Compact Flash

Media that comply with the Compact Flash standard.

110035

Multi-media Card

Media that comply with the Multi-media Card standard.

110036

Secure Digital Card

Media that comply with the Secure Digital Card standard.

110037

URI

URI Identifier for network or other resource, see RFC 3968.

110038

Paper Document

Any paper or similar document.

110100

Application Activity

Audit event: Application Activity has taken place.

110101

Audit Log Used

Audit event: Audit Log has been used.

110102

Begin Transferring DICOM Instances

Audit event: Storage of DICOM Instances has begun.

110103

DICOM Instances Accessed

Audit event: DICOM Instances have been created, read, updated, or deleted -audit event.

110104

DICOM Instances Transferred

Audit event: Storage of DICOM Instances has been completed.

110105

DICOM Study Deleted

Audit event: Entire Study has been deleted.

110106

Export

Audit event: Data has been exported out of the system.

110107

Import

Audit event: Data has been imported into the system.

110108

Network Entry

Audit event: System has joined or left network.

110109

Order Record

Audit event: Order has been created, read, updated or deleted.

110110

Patient Record

Audit event: Patient Record has been created, read, updated, or deleted.

110111

Procedure Record

Audit event: Procedure Record has been created, read, updated, or deleted.

110112

Query

Audit event: Query has been made.

110113

Security Alert

Audit event: Security Alert has been raised.

110114

User Authentication

Audit event: User Authentication has been attempted.

110120

Application Start

Audit event: Application Entity has started.

110121

Application Stop

Audit event: Application Entity has stopped.

110122

Login

Audit event: User login has been attempted.

110123

Logout

Audit event: User logout has been attempted.

110124

Attach

Audit event: Node has been attached.

110125

Detach

Audit event: Node has been detached.

110126

Node Authentication

Audit event: Node Authentication has been attempted.

110127

Emergency Override Started

Audit event: Emergency Override has started.

110128

Network Configuration

Audit event: Network configuration has been changed.

110129

Security Configuration

Audit event: Security configuration has been changed.

110130

Hardware Configuration

Audit event: Hardware configuration has been changed.

110131

Software Configuration

Audit event: Software configuration has been changed.

110132

Use of Restricted Function

Audit event: A use of a restricted function has been attempted.

110133

Audit Recording Stopped

Audit event: Audit recording has been stopped.

110134

Audit Recording Started

Audit event: Audit recording has been started.

110135

Object Security Attributes Changed

Audit event: Security attributes of an object have been changed.

110136

Security Roles Changed

Audit event: Security roles have been changed.

110137

User security Attributes Changed

Audit event: Security attributes of a user have been changed.

110138

Emergency Override Stopped

Audit event: Emergency Override has Stopped.

110139

Remote Service Operation Started

Audit event: Remote Service Operation has Begun.

110140

Remote Service Operation Stopped

Audit event: Remote Service Operation has Stopped.

110141

Local Service Operation Started

Audit event: Local Service Operation has Begun.

110142

Local Service Operation Stopped

Audit event: Local Service Operation Stopped.

110150

Application

Audit participant role ID of software application.

110151

Application Launcher

Audit participant role ID of software application launcher, i.e., the entity that started or stopped an application.

110152

Destination Role ID

Audit participant role ID of the receiver of data.

110153

Source Role ID

Audit participant role ID of the sender of data.

110154

Destination Media

Audit participant role ID of media receiving data during an export.

110155

Source Media

Audit participant role ID of media providing data during an import.

110180

Study Instance UID

ParticipantObjectID type: Study Instance UID.

110181

SOP Class UID

ParticipantObjectID type: SOP Class UID.

110182

Node ID

ID of a node that is a participant object of an audit message.

110190

Issuer of Identifier

System, organization, agency, or department that has assigned an instance identifier (such as placer or filler number, patient or provider identifier, etc.).

110500

Doctor canceled procedure

Procedure order canceled by requesting physician or other authorized physician.

110501

Equipment failure

Equipment failure prevented completion of procedure.

110502

Incorrect procedure ordered

Procedure discontinued due to incorrect procedure being ordered.

110503

Patient allergic to media/contrast

Procedure discontinued due to patient allergy to media/contrast (reported or reaction).

110504

Patient died

Procedure discontinued due to death of Patient.

110505

Patient refused to continue procedure

Procedure discontinued due to patient refusal to continue procedure.

110506

Patient taken for treatment or surgery

Procedure discontinued due to patient being taken for treatment or surgery.

110507

Patient did not arrive

Patient did not arrive for procedure.

110508

Patient pregnant

Procedure discontinued due to patient pregnancy (reported or determined).

110509

Change of procedure for correct charging

Procedure discontinued to restart with new procedure code for correct charging.

110510

Duplicate order

Procedure discontinued due to duplicate orders received for same procedure.

110511

Nursing unit cancel

Procedure order canceled by nursing unit.

110512

Incorrect side ordered

Procedure discontinued due to incorrect side (laterality) being ordered.

110513

Discontinued for unspecified reason

Procedure discontinued for unspecified reason.

110514

Incorrect worklist entry selected

Procedure discontinued due to incorrect patient or procedure step selected from modality worklist.

110515

Patient condition prevented continuing

Patient condition prevented continuation of procedure.

110516

Equipment change

Procedure step is discontinued to change to other equipment or modality.

110518

Patient Movement

A movement of the patient affecting test quality.

110519

Operator Error

An error of the operator affecting test quality.

110521

Objects incorrectly formatted

One or more of the objects is malformed.

110522

Object Types not supported

Receiving System is unable to accept the object type.

110523

Object Set incomplete

One or more objects associated with the object set is missing.

110524

Media Failure

The contents of the Media could not be accessed properly.

110526

Resource pre-empted

Procedure discontinued due to necessary equipment, staff or other resource becoming (temporarily) unavailable to the procedure.

110527

Resource inadequate

Procedure discontinued due to necessary equipment, staff or other resource being inadequate to complete the procedure.

110528

Discontinued Procedure Step rescheduled

A new Procedure Step has been scheduled to replace the Discontinued Procedure Step.

110529

Discontinued Procedure Step rescheduling recommended

It is recommended that a new Procedure Step be scheduled to replace the Discontinued Procedure Step.

110700

Ventral Diencephalon

Ventral structures of the diencephalon that cannot readily be distinguished on MR imaging, including the hypothalamus, mammillary body, subthalamic nuclei, substantia nigra, red nucleus, lateral geniculate nucleus, medial geniculate nucleus, zona incerta, cerebral peduncle, lenticular fasciculus, medial lemniscus, and optic tract.

See http://neuromorphometrics.org:8080/Seg/html/segmentation/ventral%20diencephalon.html.

110701

White Matter T1 Hypointensity

Area(s) of reduced intensity on T1 weighted images relative to the surrounding white matter.

These may be indicative of age-related or neurodegenerative white matter lesions, and may be co-located with areas of white matter T2 hyperintensity, but the concept is specifically confined to the MR appearance on T1 weighted images.

110702

White Matter T2 Hyperintensity

Area(s) of increased intensity on T2 weighted images relative to the surrounding white matter.

These may be indicative of age-related or neurodegenerative white matter lesions, and may be co-located with areas of white matter T1 hypointensity, but the concept is specifically confined to the MR appearance on T2 weighted images.

110800

Spin Tagging Perfusion MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Spin tagging Perfusion MR image. Spin tagging is a technique for the measurement of blood perfusion, based on magnetically labeled arterial blood water as an endogenous tracer.

110801

Contrast Agent Angio MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Contrast Agent Angio MR image.

110802

Time Of Flight Angio MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Time-of-flight (TOF) MR image. Time-of-flight (TOF) is based on the phenomenon of flow-related enhancement of spins entering into an imaging slice. As a result of being unsaturated, these spins give more signal that surrounding stationary spins.

110803

Proton Density Weighted MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Proton Density Weighted MR image. All MR images have intensity proportional to proton density. Images with very little T1 or T2 weighting are called 'PD-weighted'.

110804

T1 Weighted MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of T1 Weighted MR image. A T1 Weighted MR image is created typically by using short TE and TR times.

110805

T2 Weighted MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a T2 Weighted MR image. T2 Weighted image contrast state is approached by imaging with a TR long compared to tissue T1 (to reduce T1 contribution to image contrast) and a TE between the longest and shortest tissue T2s of interest.

110806

T2* Weighted MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a T2* Weighted MR image. The T2* phenomenon results from molecular interactions (spin spin relaxation) and local magnetic field non-uniformities, which cause the protons to precess at slightly different frequencies.

110807

Field Map MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Field Map MR image. A Field Map MR image provides a direct measure of the B 0 inhomogeneity at each point in the image.

110808

Fractional Anisotropy

Coefficient reflecting the fractional anisotropy of the tissues, derived from a diffusion weighted MR image. Fractional anisotropy is proportional to the square root of the variance of the Eigen values divided by the square root of the sum of the squares of the Eigen values.

110809

Relative Anisotropy

Coefficient reflecting the relative anisotropy of the tissues, derived from a diffusion weighted MR image.

110810

Volumetric Diffusion Dxx Component

Dxx Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the molecular mobility along the X axis.

110811

Volumetric Diffusion Dxy Component

Dxy Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the correlation of molecular displacements in the X and Y directions.

110812

Volumetric Diffusion Dxz Component

Dxz Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the correlation of molecular displacements in the X and Z directions.

110813

Volumetric Diffusion Dyy Component

Dyy Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the molecular mobility along the Y axis.

110814

Volumetric Diffusion Dyz Component

Dyz Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the correlation of molecular displacements in the Y and Z directions.

110815

Volumetric Diffusion Dzz Component

Dzz Component of the diffusion tensor, quantifying the molecular mobility along the Z axis.

110816

T1 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a T1 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image. A T1 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image reflects the dynamics of diffusion of the exogenous contrast media from the blood pool into the extra vascular extracellular space (EES) of the brain at a rate determined by the blood flow to the tissue, the permeability of the Brain Blood Barrier (BBB), and the surface area of the perfusing vessels.

110817

T2 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a T2 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image. A T2 Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image reflects the T2 of tissue decrease as the Gd contrast agent bolus passes through the brain.

110818

T2* Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a T2* Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image. A T2* Weighted Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR image reflects the T2* of tissue decrease as the Gd contrast agent bolus passes through the brain.

110819

Blood Oxygenation Level

Signal intensity of a Blood Oxygenation Level image. BOLD imaging is sensitive to blood oxygenation (but also to cerebral blood flow and volume). This modality is essentially used for detecting brain activation (functional MR).

110820

Nuclear Medicine Projection Activity

Accumulated decay event counts in a nuclear medicine projection image.

110821

Nuclear Medicine Tomographic Activity

Accumulated decay event counts in a Nuclear Medicine Tomographic image (including PET).

110822

Spatial Displacement X Component

Spatial Displacement along axis X of a non linear deformable spatial registration image. The X axis is defined in reference to the patient's orientation, and is increasing to the left hand side of the patient.

110823

Spatial Displacement Y Component

Spatial Displacement along axis Y of a non linear deformable spatial registration image. The Y axis is defined in reference to the patient's orientation, and is increasing to the posterior side of the patient.

110824

Spatial Displacement Z Component

Spatial Displacement along axis Z of a Non linear deformable spatial registration image. The Z axis is defined in reference to the patient's orientation, and is increasing toward the head of the patient.

110825

Hemodynamic Resistance

Measured resistance to the flow of blood. E.g., through the vasculature or through a heart value.

110826

Indexed Hemodynamic Resistance

Measured resistance to the flow of blood. E.g., through the vasculature or through a heart value, normalized to a particular indexed scale.

110827

Tissue Velocity

Velocity of tissue based on Doppler measurements.

110828

Flow Velocity

Velocity of blood flow based on Doppler measurements.

110829

Flow Variance

Statistical variance of blood velocity relative to mean.

110830

Elasticity

Scalar value related to the elastic properties of the tissue.

110831

Perfusion

Scalar value related to the volume of blood perfusing into tissue.

110832

Speed of sound

Speed of sound in tissue.

110833

Ultrasound Attenuation

Reduction in strength of ultrasound signal as the wave.

110834

RGB R Component

Red component of a true color image (RGB).

110835

RGB G Component

Green component of a true color image (RGB).

110836

RGB B Component

Blue component of a true color image (RGB).

110837

YBR FULL Y Component

Y (Luminance) component of a YBR FULL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110838

YBR FULL CB Component

CB (Blue chrominance) component of a YBR FULL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110839

YBR FULL CR Component

CR (Red chrominance) component of a YBR FULL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110840

YBR PARTIAL Y Component

Y (Luminance) component of a YBR PARTIAL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110841

YBR PARTIAL CB Component

CB (Blue chrominance) component of a YBR PARTIAL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110842

YBR PARTIAL CR Component

CR (Red chrominance) component of a YBR PARTIAL image, as defined in JPEG 2000.

110843

YBR ICT Y Component

Y (Luminance) component of a YBR ICT image (Irreversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110844

YBR ICT CB Component

CB (Blue chrominance) component of a YBR ICT image (Irreversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110845

YBR ICT CR Component

CR (Red chrominance) component of a YBR ICT image (Irreversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110846

YBR RCT Y Component

Y (Luminance) component of a YBR RCT image (Reversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110847

YBR RCT CB Component

CB (Blue chrominance) component of a YBR RCT image (Reversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110848

YBR RCT CR Component

CR (Red chrominance) component of a YBR RCT image (Reversible Color Transform), as defined in JPEG 2000.

110849

Echogenicity

The ability of a material to create an ultrasound return echo.

110850

X-Ray Attenuation

Decrease in the number of photons in an X-Ray beam due to interactions with the atoms of a material substance. Attenuation is due primarily to two processes, absorption and scattering.

110851

X-Ray Attenuation Coefficient

Coefficient that describes the fraction of a beam of X-Rays or gamma rays that is absorbed or scattered per unit thickness of the absorber. This value basically accounts for the number of atoms in a cubic cm volume of material and the probability of a photon being scattered or absorbed from the nucleus or an electron of one of these atoms.

110852

MR signal intensity

Signal intensity of an MR image, not otherwise specified.

110853

Binary Segmentation

Binary value denoting that the segmented property is present.

110854

Fractional Probabilistic Segmentation

Probability, defined as a percentage, that the segmented property occupies the spatial area defined by the voxel.

110855

Fractional Occupancy Segmentation

Percentage of the voxel area occupied by the segmented property.

110856

Linear Displacement

Spatial dimension, denoting a linear displacement.

110857

Photon Energy

Dimension denoting the energy (frequency or wavelength) of photons.

110858

Time

Dimension used to sequence events, to compare the duration of events and the intervals between events.

110859

Angle

Spatial dimension, denoting an angle.

110860

Left-Right Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the patient's left and right side.

110861

Head-Foot Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the patient's head and foot.

110862

Anterior-Posterior Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the patient's anterior and posterior sides.

110863

Apex-Base Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the apex and base of an organ, object, or chamber.

110864

Anterior-Inferior Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the anterior and inferior sides of an organ, object, or chamber.

110865

Septum-Wall Axis

A spatial dimension axis running along a line between the septum and wall of a chamber.

110866

Right To Left

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the right to the left side of the patient.

110867

Left To Right

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the left to the right side of the patient.

110868

Head To Foot

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the head to the foot of the patient.

110869

Foot To Head

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the foot to the head of the patient.

110870

Anterior To Posterior

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the anterior to the posterior side of the patient.

110871

Posterior To Anterior

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the posterior to the anterior side of the patient.

110872

Apex To Base

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the apex to the base.

110873

Base To Apex

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the base to the apex.

110874

Anterior To Inferior

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the anterior to the inferior.

110875

Inferior To Anterior

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the inferior to the anterior.

110876

Septum To Wall

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the septum of a chamber to the opposite wall.

110877

Wall To Septum

Orientation of a spatial dimension where increasing values run from the opposite wall to the septum of a chamber.

110901

Image Position (Patient) X

The x coordinate of the upper left hand corner (center of the first voxel transmitted) of the image, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110902

Image Position (Patient) Y

The y coordinate of the upper left hand corner (center of the first voxel transmitted) of the image, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110903

Image Position (Patient) Z

The z coordinate of the upper left hand corner (center of the first voxel transmitted) of the image, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110904

Image Orientation (Patient) Row X

The x value of the first row direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110905

Image Orientation (Patient) Row Y

The y value of the first row direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110906

Image Orientation (Patient) Row Z

The z value of the first row direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110907

Image Orientation (Patient) Column X

The x value of the first column direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110908

Image Orientation (Patient) Column Y

The y value of the first column direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110909

Image Orientation (Patient) Column Z

The z value of the first column direction cosine with respect to the patient, with respect to the patient-based coordinate system.

110910

Pixel Data Rows

Number of rows in the pixel data of the image.

110911

Pixel Data Columns

Number of columns in the pixel data of the image.

111001

Algorithm Name

The name assigned by a manufacturer to a specific software algorithm.

111002

Algorithm Parameters

The input parameters used by a manufacturer to configure the behavior of a specific software algorithm.

111003

Algorithm Version

The software version identifier assigned by a manufacturer to a specific software algorithm.

111004

Analysis Performed

The type of correlation applied to detection results. E.g., temporal, spatial.

111005

Assessment Category

Assignment of intermediate or overall interpretation results to a general category.

111006

Breast composition

Assessment of annotating tissues in breast; generally including fatty, mixed or dense

Retired. Replaced by (F-01710, SRT, "Breast composition").

111007

Breast Outline including Pectoral Muscle Tissue

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD content item that is an outline of the breast that includes the pectoral muscle tissue

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111008

Calcification Distribution

The type of distribution associated with detected calcifications.

111009

Calcification Type

Identification of the morphology of detected calcifications.

111010

Center

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD content item that identifies the central point of a finding or feature

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111011

Certainty of Feature

The likelihood that the feature analyzed is in fact the type of feature identified.

111012

Certainty of Finding

The likelihood that the finding detected is in fact the type of finding identified.

111013

Certainty of Impression

The certainty that a device places on an impression, where 0 equals no certainty and 100 equals certainty.

111014

Clockface or region

A location identifier based on clockface numbering or anatomic subregion.

111015

Composite Feature

An item that is an inferred correlation relating two or more individual findings or features.

111016

Composite type

The inferred relationship between the findings or features making up a composite feature.

111017

CAD Processing and Findings Summary

General assessment of whether or not CAD processing was successful, and whether any findings resulted.

111018

Content Date

The date the data creation started.

111019

Content Time

The time the data creation started.

111020

Depth

A location identifier based on a feature's inferred distance from the surface of the associated anatomy.

111021

Description of Change

A textual description of the change that occurred over time in a qualitative characteristic of a feature.

111022

Detection Performed

The type of finding sought after by a specific algorithm applied to one image.

111023

Differential Diagnosis/Impression

A general change that occurred within an imaged area between a prior imaging procedure and the current imaging procedure.

111024

Failed Analyses

A group of analysis algorithms that were attempted, but failed.

111025

Failed Detections

A group of detection algorithms that were attempted, but failed.

111026

Horizontal Pixel Spacing

For projection radiography, the horizontal physical distance measured at the front plane of an Image Receptor housing between the center of each pixel. For tomographic images, the horizontal physical distance in the patient between the center of each pixel.

111027

Image Laterality

Laterality of (possibly paired) body part contained in an image.

111028

Image Library

A container that references all image data used as evidence to produce a report.

111029

Image Quality Rating

A numeric value in the range 0 to 100, inclusive, where 0 is worst quality and 100 is best quality.

111030

Image Region

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD content item that identifies a specific region of interest within an image

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111031

Image View

The projection of the anatomic region of interest on an image receptor.

111032

Image View Modifier

Modifier for Image View.

111033

Impression Description

Free-form text describing the overall or an individual impression.

111034

Individual Impression/Recommendation

A container for a group of related results from interpretation of one or more images and associated clinical information.

111035

Lesion Density

The X-Ray attenuation of a lesion relative to the expected attenuation of an equal volume of fibroglandular breast tissue.

111036

Mammography CAD Report

A structured report containing the results of computer-aided detection or diagnosis applied to breast imaging and associated clinical information.

111037

Margins

The characteristic of the boundary, edges or border of a detected lesion.

111038

Number of calcifications

The quantity of calcifications detected within an identified group or cluster.

111039

Object type

A non-lesion object identified within one or more images.

111040

Original Source

Purpose of reference for a COMPOSITE content item that identifies it as the original source of evidence for another content item in the report

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111041

Outline

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD content item that identifies the outline or bounding region of a finding or feature

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111042

Pathology

The inferred type of disease associated with an identified feature.

111043

Patient Orientation Column

The patient orientation relative to the image plane, specified by a value that designates the anatomical direction of the positive column axis (top to bottom).

111044

Patient Orientation Row

The patient orientation relative to the image plane, specified by a value that designates the anatomical direction of the positive row axis (left to right).

111045

Pectoral Muscle Outline

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD content item that is an outline of the pectoral muscle tissue only

Purpose of Reference for content item of value type COMPOSITE or SCOORD

111046

Percent Fibroglandular Tissue

Percent of breast area that is mammographically dense, excluding pectoralis muscle.

111047

Probability of cancer

The likelihood that an identified finding or feature is cancerous.

111048

Quadrant location

A location identifier based on the division of an area into four regions.

111049

Qualitative Difference

A qualitative characteristic of a feature that has changed over time.

111050

Quality Assessment

The effect of the quality of an image on its usability.

111051

Quality Control Standard

The quality control standard used to make a quality assessment.

111052

Quality Finding

A specific quality related deficiency detected within an image.

111053

Recommended Follow-up

Recommended type of follow-up to an imaging procedure, based on interpreted results.

111054

Recommended Follow-up Date

Recommended follow-up date to an imaging procedure, based on interpreted results.

111055

Recommended Follow-up Interval

Recommended follow-up interval to an imaging procedure, based on interpreted results.

111056

Rendering Intent

The recommendation of the producer of a content item regarding presentation of the content item by recipients of the report.

111057

Scope of Feature

An indication of how widespread the detection of a feature is within the analyzed image data set.

111058

Selected Region Description

A textual description of the contents of a selected region identified within an image.

111059

Single Image Finding

An item that was detected on one image.

111060

Study Date

Date on which the acquisition of the study information was started.

111061

Study Time

Time at which the acquisition of the study information was started.

111062

Successful Analyses

A group of analysis algorithms that were attempted and completed successfully.

111063

Successful Detections

A group of detection algorithms that were attempted and completed successfully.

111064

Summary of Detections

An overall indication of whether the CAD detection algorithms applied were completed successfully.

111065

Summary of Analyses

An overall indication of whether the CAD analysis algorithms applied were completed successfully.

111066

Vertical Pixel Spacing

For projection radiography, the vertical physical distance measured at the front plane of an Image Receptor housing between the center of each pixel. For tomographic images, the vertical physical distance in the patient between the center of each pixel.

111069

Crosstable

111071

CAD Operating Point

One of a number of discrete points on the Receiver-Operator Characteristics (ROC) curve that reflects the expected sensitivity and specificity of a CAD algorithm, where zero indicates the highest specificity, lowest sensitivity operating point. The value should not exceed the Maximum CAD Operating Point.

111072

Maximum CAD Operating Point

The maximum value of CAD Operating Point for the specific CAD algorithm used.

111081

CAD Operating Point Description

The intended interpretation of a CAD Operating Point.

111086

False Markers per Image

The number of false CAD markers per image. Correlates to inverse of Image Specificity.

111087

False Markers per Case

The number of false markers per collection of images that are CAD processed as a group. Correlates to inverse of Case Specificity.

111088

Case Sensitivity

The percentage of cancers that should be detected by a CAD algorithm where CAD marks the cancers in at least one view.

111089

Lesion Sensitivity

The percentage of cancers that should be detected by a CAD algorithm where CAD marks the cancers in each view.

111090

Case Specificity

The percentage of cases (collections of images CAD processed as a group) without cancer that have no CAD findings whatsoever. Correlates to inverse of False Markers per Case.

111091

Image Specificity

The percentage of images without cancer that have no CAD findings whatsoever. Correlates to inverse of False Markers per Image.

111092

Recommended CAD Operating Point

The CAD operating point that is recommended for initial display by the creator of the structured report.

111093

CAD Operating Point Table

A list of CAD operating points including their corresponding characteristics.

111099

Selected region

A specific area of interest noted within an image.

111100

Breast geometry

The surface shape of all or a portion of breast related anatomy.

111101

Image Quality

Image quality incorporates the following clinical image evaluation parameters: assessment of positioning, compression, artifacts, exposure, contrast, sharpness, and labeling.

111102

Non-lesion

A finding or feature that is identified as a non-anatomic foreign object.

111103

Density

A space-occupying lesion identified in a single image or projection

Retired. Replaced by (F-01796, SRT, "Mammography breast density").

111104

Individual Calcification

A single identified calcification

Retired. Replaced by (F-01776, SRT, "Individual Calcification").

111105

Calcification Cluster

Multiple calcifications identified as occupying a small area of tissue (less than 2 cc)

Retired. Replaced by (F-01775, SRT, "Calcification Cluster").

111111

Cooper's ligament changes

Straightening or thickening of Cooper's ligaments.

111112

Mass in the skin

An abnormality noted at imaging within the dermis of the breast.

111113

Mass on the skin

An abnormality noted at imaging on the epidermis of the breast.

111120

Post Procedure Mammograms for Marker Placement

An assessment category to indicate that images have been acquired to assess marker placement following a breast interventional procedure.

111121

Follow-up post biopsy as directed by clinician

An indication that the patient should seek post procedural follow-up directives from a clinical health care provider.

111122

Known biopsy proven malignancy - take appropriate action

A recommendation on a patient with known cancer to take steps appropriate to the diagnosis.

111123

Marker placement

Positioning of a radiopaque marker.

111124

Personal history of breast cancer with mastectomy

Patient has previous diagnosis of breast cancer resulting in mastectomy.

111125

Known biopsy proven malignancy

Patient has had biopsy containing proven malignancy.

111126

Image detected mass

Patient has a finding of mass reported on a prior imaging exam.

111127

Targeted

A breast imaging procedure performed on a specific area of the breast.

111128

Survey

A breast imaging procedure performed on the entire breast.

111129

Clustered microcysts

A cluster of tiny anechoic foci each smaller than 2-3 mm in diameter with thin (less than 0.5 mm) intervening septations and no discrete solid components.

111130

Complicated cyst

A fluid filled mass most commonly characterized by homogeneous low-level internal echoes on ultrasound.

111135

Additional projections

Views not inclusive of MLO and CC (BI-RADS®).

111136

Spot magnification view(s)

A spot or coned down compression of the breast providing a reduction in the thickness and a magnification of the localized area of interest and improved separation of breast tissue.

111137

Ultrasound

Retired. Replaced by (P5-B0099, SRT, "Ultrasound procedure").

111138

Old films for comparison

Obtain previous mammography studies to compare to present study.

111139

Ductography

A medical procedure used for the sampling of mammary duct tissue

Retired. Replaced by (P5-40060, SRT, "Mammary ductogram").

111140

Normal interval follow-up

Follow up study at 12 months for women ≥ 40 years of age having a prior negative study and no mitigating risk factors for breast cancer.

111141

Any decision to biopsy should be based on clinical assessment

Any decision to perform tissue acquisition should be based on clinical assessment.

111142

Follow-up at short interval (1-11 months)

Follow-up at short interval (1-11 months).

111143

Biopsy should be considered

Tissue acquisition should be considered.

111144

Needle localization and biopsy

Breast tissue acquisition following the identification of an area of concern with the placement of a needle or needle-wire assembly.

111145

Histology using core biopsy

Pathologic analysis of breast tissue and lesions using core tissue samples.

111146

Suggestive of malignancy - take appropriate action

Lesions that do not have the characteristic morphologies of breast cancer but have a definite probability of being malignant. There is a sufficient concern to urge a biopsy.

111147

Cytologic analysis

Cellular analysis of specimen.

111148

Biopsy should be strongly considered

Tissue acquisition should be strongly considered.

111149

Highly suggestive of malignancy - take appropriate action

Lesions have a high probability of being cancer, which require additional action.

111150

Presentation Required: Rendering device is expected to present

The producer of a report intends for a recipient of the report to present or display the associated content item.

111151

Presentation Optional: Rendering device may present

The producer of a report considers the presentation or display of the associated content item by a recipient to be optional.

111152

Not for Presentation: Rendering device expected not to present

The producer of a report intends for a recipient of the report NOT to present or display the associated content item.

111153

Target content items are related temporally

The associated content items are identified as being the same finding or feature at different points in time.

111154

Target content items are related spatially

The associated content items are identified as being the same finding or feature on different projections taken at the same point in time.

111155

Target content items are related contra-laterally

The associated content items are identified as being related side-to-side.

111156

Feature detected on the only image

There is one image in the interpreted data set.

111157

Feature detected on only one of the images

There is more than one image of the same modality in the interpreted data set.

111158

Feature detected on multiple images

There is more than one image of the same modality in the interpreted data set.

111159

Feature detected on images from multiple modalities

The interpreted data set contains images from multiple modalities.

111168

Scar tissue

The fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by disease or injury

Retired. Replaced by (M-78060, SRT, "Scar tissue").

111170

J Wire

A medical appliance used for localization of non palpable breast lesions to insure that the proper area is removed in a surgical biopsy

Retired. Replaced by (A-1016B, SRT, "J Wire").

111171

Pacemaker

A medical appliance used for regulating cardiac rhythms

Retired. Replaced by (A-11101, SRT, "Cardiac Pacemaker").

111172

Paddle

A compression device used for obtaining mammographic images

Retired. Replaced by (A-10042, SRT, "Compression paddle").

111173

Collimator

A device used for restricting an X-Ray beam

Retired. Replaced by (A-10044, SRT, "Collimator").

111174

ID Plate

An area designated on a radiographic film for facility and patient ID information

Retired. Replaced by (A-16016, SRT, "ID Plate").

111175

Other Marker

Site specific markers.

111176

Unspecified

The value of the concept is not specified

This term may not be used in Context Group Extensions; see Section 7.2.3

111177

View and Laterality Marker is missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

111178

View and Laterality Marker does not have both view and laterality

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111179

View and Laterality Marker does not have approved codes

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111180

View and Laterality Marker is not near the axilla

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111181

View and Laterality Marker overlaps breast tissue

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111182

View and Laterality Marker is partially obscured

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111183

View and Laterality Marker is incorrect

Image quality deficiency.

111184

View and Laterality Marker is off image

Image quality deficiency.

111185

Flash is not near edge of film

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111186

Flash is illegible, does not fit, or is lopsided

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

111187

Flash doesn't include patient name and additional patient id

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111188

Flash doesn't include date of examination

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111189

Flash doesn't include facility name and location

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

111190

Flash doesn't include technologist identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111191

Flash doesn't include cassette/screen/detector identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111192

Flash doesn't include mammography unit identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111193

Date sticker is missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111194

Technical factors missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111195

Collimation too close to breast

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111196

Inadequate compression

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111197

MLO Insufficient pectoral muscle

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111198

MLO No fat is visualized posterior to fibroglandular tissues

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111199

MLO Poor separation of deep and superficial breast tissues

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111200

MLO Evidence of motion blur

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111201

MLO Inframammary fold is not open

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111202

CC Not all medial tissue visualized

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111203

CC Nipple not centered on image

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111204

CC Posterior nipple line does not measure within 1 cm of MLO

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111205

Nipple not in profile

Image quality deficiency.

111206

Insufficient implant displacement incorrect

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

111207

Image artifact(s)

Signals that do not faithfully reproduce actual anatomic structures because of distortion or of addition or deletion of information.

111208

Grid artifact(s)

Feature(s) arising from the acquisition unit's anti-scatter grid mechanism. For two-dimensional systems, such features include those of mechanically damaged or incorrectly positioned grids. For moving or Bucky grids, artifacts may result from intentional grid motion that is inadequate in duration or velocity uniformity.

111209

Positioning

Inadequate arrangement of the anatomy of interest with respect to the X-Ray field and image detector sensitive area. Examples: 1) positioning is "cutoff" when the projection of anatomy of interest falls outside the sensitive area of the detector; 2) "cone cut", in which the X-Ray field does not adequately cover the anatomy of interest; 3) detector's sensitive surface is too small to cover the projection of the anatomy of interest; 4) improper angular orientation or "rotation" of anatomy of interest with respect to the X-Ray source, or detector; 5) projection of other anatomy or clothing over the anatomy of interest in the image.

111210

Motion blur

Unacceptable image blur resulting from motion of the anatomy of interest during exposure or the inadequately compensated motion of X-Ray source with respect to the image detector during exposure.

111211

Under exposed

Inadequate number of quanta reached the detector during exposure. Reasons for under exposed images include low kVp, low mAs product, excess Source Image Distance. Under exposed images have inadequate signal and higher noise in the areas of interest.

111212

Over exposed

An excess number of quanta reached the detector during exposure. Reasons for over exposed images include high kVp, high mAs product, short Source Image Distance. Over exposed images have high signal and lower noise in the areas of interest. Over exposed area may demonstrate lack of contrast from over saturation of the detector.

111213

No image

No evidence of a patient exposure.

111214

Detector artifact(s)

Superposed features or flaws of the detector.

111215

Artifact(s) other than grid or detector artifact

Features or discontinuities arising from causes other than the anti-scatter grid and image detector.

111216

Mechanical failure

Failure of the device to operate according to mechanical design specifications.

111217

Electrical failure

Failure of a device to operate according to electrical design specifications.

111218

Software failure

Attributable to software used in generation or handling of image.

111219

Inappropriate image processing

Images processed inappropriately, not following appropriate protocol.

111220

Other failure

Failure that is not mechanical or electrical or otherwise described.

111221

Unknown failure

Unidentified or unknown cause of failure.

111222

Succeeded

The attempted process was completely successful.

111223

Partially Succeeded

The attempted process succeeded in some ways, but failed in others.

111224

Failed

The attempted process completely failed.

111225

Not Attempted

No process was performed.

111233

Individual Impression / Recommendation Analysis

Analysis of a related group of findings or features detected during image data inspection, to produce a summary impression and/or recommendation.

111234

Overall Impression / Recommendation Analysis

Analysis of all groups of findings or features, to produce a single impression and/or recommendation.

111235

Unusable - Quality renders image unusable

The usability of an image for diagnostic interpretation or CAD, based on a quality control standard.

111236

Usable - Does not meet the quality control standard

The usability of an image for diagnostic interpretation or CAD, based on a quality control standard.

111237

Usable - Meets the quality control standard

The usability of an image for diagnostic interpretation or CAD, based on a quality control standard.

111238

Mammography Quality Control Manual 1999, ACR

An image quality control standard specified by the American College of Radiology.

111239

Title 21 CFR Section 900, Subpart B

An image quality control standard in the US Code of Federal Regulations.

111240

Institutionally defined quality control standard

An image quality control standard specified or adopted by the institution responsible for the document.

111241

All algorithms succeeded; without findings

No findings resulted upon successful completion of all attempted computer-aided detection and/or analysis.

111242

All algorithms succeeded; with findings

One or more findings resulted upon successful completion of all attempted computer-aided detection and/or analysis.

111243

Not all algorithms succeeded; without findings

No findings resulted from the attempted computer-aided detection and/or analysis, but one or more failures occurred in the process.

111244

Not all algorithms succeeded; with findings

One or more findings resulted from the attempted computer-aided detection and/or analysis, but one or more failures occurred in the process.

111245

No algorithms succeeded; without findings

All of the attempted computer-aided detection and/or analysis failed, so there could be no findings.

111248

Adenolipoma

A benign tumor having glandular characteristics but composed of fat, with the presence of normal mammary ducts

Retired. Replaced by (M-83240, SRT, "Adenolipoma").

111249

Ductal hyperplasia

Retired. Replaced by (M-72170, SRT, "Ductal hyperplasia, Usual").

111250

Adenomyoepithelioma

Neoplasms composed of myoepithelial cells

Retired. Replaced by (M-89830, SRT, "Adenomyoepithelioma").

111251

Normal axillary node

Axillary node that is normal in appearance with no associated pathology.

111252

Axillary node with calcifications

Axillary node containing calcifications.

111253

Axillary node hyperplasia

Excessive proliferation of normal tissue arrangement of the axillary node.

111254

Asynchronous involution

Retired. Replaced by (F-8A063, SRT, "Asynchronous involution of breast").

111255

Benign cyst with blood

Cyst with benign morphology containing blood.

111256

Benign Calcifications

Calcifications having typically benign morphology. They are not of intermediate or high probability of concern for malignancy.

111257

Intracystic papilloma

Growing within a cystic adenoma, filling the cavity with a mass of branching epithelial processes

Retired. Replaced by (M-85040, SRT, "Intracystic papilloma").

111258

Ductal adenoma

Adenoma located in mammary duct, present as discrete sclerotic nodules, solitary or multiple.

111259

Diabetic fibrous mastopathy

The occurrence of fibrous tumor-forming stromal proliferation in patients with diabetes mellitus.

111260

Extra abdominal desmoid

A deep seated firm tumor frequently occurring on the chest consisting of collagenous tissue that infiltrates surround muscle; frequently recurs but does not metastasize

Retired. Replaced by (M-88211, SRT, "Extra abdominal desmoid").

111262

Epidermal inclusion cyst

A cyst formed of a mass of epithelial cells, as a result of trauma has been pushed beneath the epidermis. The cyst is lined with squamous epithelium and contains concentric layers or keratin

Retired. Replaced by (M-33410, SRT, "Epidermal inclusion cyst").

111263

Fibroadenomatoid hyperplasia

Excessive proliferation of fibroadenoma tissue.

111264

Fibroadenolipoma

A lipoma with an abundant stroma of fibrous tissue.

111265

Foreign body (reaction)

Retired. Replaced by (M-44140, SRT, "Foreign body (reaction) ").

111269

Galactocele

Retention cyst caused by occlusion of a lactiferous duct

Retired. Replaced by (D7-90364, SRT, "Galactocele").

111271

Hemangioma - nonparenchymal, subcutaneous

A congenital anomaly that leads to a proliferation of blood vessels leading to a mass that resembles a neoplasm, not located in parenchymal areas but subcutaneous

Retired. Replaced by (D3-F0620, SRT, "Hemangioma of subcutaneous tissue").

111273

Hyperplasia, usual

Retired. Replaced by (M-72000, SRT, "Hyperplasia, usual").

111277

Juvenile papillomatosis

A form of fibrocystic disease in young woman with florid and sclerosing adenosis that microscopically may suggest carcinoma.

111278

Lactating adenoma

Enlarging masses during lactation. A circumscribed benign tumor composed primarily of glandular structures with scanty stroma, with prominent secretory changes in the duct

Retired. Replaced by (M-82040, SRT, "Lactating adenoma").

111279

Lactational change

Changes related to the process of lactation.

111281

Large duct papilloma

A papilloma pertaining to large mammary duct.

111283

Myofibroblastoma

Solitary or multiple tumors of muscles and fibrous tissues, or tumors composed of myofibroblasts

Retired. Replaced by (M-88250, SRT, "Myofibroblastoma").

111284

Microglandular adenosis

Irregular clusters of small tubules are present in adipose or fibrous tissue, resembling tubular carcinoma but lacking stromal fibroblastic proliferation.

111285

Multiple Intraductal Papillomas

Papilloma typically involving an aggregate of adjacent ducts in the periphery of the breast, likely representing involvement of several foci of one or two duct systems.

111286

No abnormality

No abnormality.

111287

Normal breast tissue

Normal breast tissue.

111288

Neurofibromatosis

Condition in which there are tumors of various sizes on peripheral nerves. They may be neuromas or fibromas

Retired. Replaced by (M-95401, SRT, "Neurofibromatosis").

111290

Oil cyst (fat necrosis cyst)

A cyst resulting from the loss of the epithelial lining of a sebaceous dermoid or lacteal cyst.

111291

Post reduction mammoplasty

Breast tissue with characteristics of a benign nature, following breast reduction surgery.

111292

Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia

A benign stromal lesion composed of intermixed stromal and epithelial elements. The lobular and duct structures of the breast parenchyma are separated by an increased amount of stroma, non specific proliferative epithelial changes include hyperplasia of duct and lobular epithelium often with accentuation of myoepithelial cells and aprocine metaplasia with or without cyst formation.

111293

Radial scar

An nonencapsulated stellate lesion consisting of a fibroelastic core and radiating bands of fibrous connective tissue containing lobules manifesting adenosis and ducts with papillary or diffuse intraductal hyperplasia

Retired. Replaced by (M-78731, SRT, "Radial scar").

111294

Sclerosing adenosis

Prominent interductal fibrosis of the terminal ductules

Retired. Replaced by (M-74220, SRT, "Sclerosing adenosis").

111296

Silicone granuloma

Nodular inflammatory lesions due to the presence of silicone in the breast tissue.

111297

Nipple Characteristic

The morphologic status of the nipple.

111298

Virginal hyperplasia

Spontaneous excessive proliferation of breast tissue, usually found in younger women.

111299

Peripheral duct papillomas

Papilloma(s) pertaining the peripheral ducts.

111300

Axillary node with lymphoma

Axillary node with lymphoid tissue neoplasm.

111301

Axillary nodal metastases

Metastatic disease to the axillary node.

111302

Angiosarcoma

A malignant neoplasm occurring most often in breast and skin, believed to originate from endothelial cells of blood vessels, microscopically composed of closely packed round or spindle shaped cells, some of which line small spaces resembling vascular clefts

Retired. Replaced by (M-91203, SRT, "Angiosarcoma").

111303

Blood vessel (vascular) invasion

Histological changes to the vascular system related to an invasive process.

111304

Carcinoma in children

Carcinoma of the breast found in patients less than 20 years of age.

111305

Carcinoma in ectopic breast

A carcinoma found in supernumerary breasts and aberrant breast tissue.

111306

Carcinoma with endocrine differentiation

A carcinoma that synthesizes substances, including hormones, not considered to be normal products of the breast.

111307

Basal cell carcinoma of nipple

A basal cell carcinoma that arises in the nipple of the breast.

111308

Carcinoma with metaplasia

Retired. Replaced by (M-85733, SRT, "Carcinoma with metaplasia").

111309

Cartilaginous and osseous change

Tissue changes to bones and cartilage.

111310

Carcinoma in pregnancy and lactation

Carcinoma of the breast presenting during pregnancy or lactation.

111311

Carcinosarcoma

A malignant neoplasm that contains elements of carcinoma and sarcoma, so extensively intermixed as to indicate neoplasia of epithelial and mesenchymal tissue

Retired. Replaced by (M-89803, SRT, "Carcinosarcoma").

111312

Intraductal comedocarcinoma with necrosis

Comedocarcinoma of a duct with areas of necrotic tissue.

111313

Intraductal carcinoma, low grade

A non-invasive carcinoma restricted to the glandular lumen characterized by less aggressive malignant cytologic features and behavior.

111314

Intraductal carcinoma micro-papillary

Retired. Replaced by (M-85072, SRT, "Intraductal carcinoma micro-papillary").

111315

Intracystic papillary carcinoma

A malignant neoplasm characterized by the formation of numerous, irregular, finger-like projections of fibrous stroma that is covered with a surface layer of neoplastic epithelial cells found in a cyst.

111316

Invasive and in-situ carcinoma

Carcinoma with both characteristics of localized and spreading disease.

111317

Invasive lobular carcinoma

Retired. Replaced by (M-85203, SRT, "Invasive lobular carcinoma").

111318

Leukemic infiltration

Mammary infiltrates as a secondary manifestation in patients with established leukemia.

111320

Lympathic vessel invasion

Histological changes to the lymphatic system related to an invasive process.

111321

Lymphoma

A heterogeneous group of neoplasms arising in the reticuloendoethelial and lymphatic systems

Retired. Replaced by (M-95903, SRT, "Lymphoma").

111322

Occult carcinoma presenting with axillary lymph node metastases

A small carcinoma, either asymptomatic or giving rise to metastases without symptoms due to the primary carcinoma presenting with metastatic disease in the axillary lymph nodes.

111323

Metastatic cancer to the breast

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a non-mammary malignant neoplasm.

111324

Metastatic cancer to the breast from the colon

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a neoplasm in the colon.

111325

Metastatic cancer to the breast from the lung

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a neoplasm in the lung.

111326

Metastatic melanoma to the breast

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a melanoma.

111327

Metastatic cancer to the breast from the ovary

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a neoplasm in the ovary.

111328

Metastatic sarcoma to the breast

A malignant lesion in the breast with morphologic patterns not typical of breast carcinoma arising from a sarcoma.

111329

Multifocal intraductal carcinoma

Multiple foci of non-invasive carcinoma restricted to the glandular lumen.

111330

Metastatic disease to axillary node

A malignant lesion in an axillary node arising from a non-axillary neoplasm.

111331

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma

Retired. Replaced by (M-88303, SRT, "Malignant fibrous histiocytoma").

111332

Multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma

Multiple sites of ductal carcinoma.

111333

Metastasis to an intramammary lymph node

A malignant lesion in a intramammary lymph node arising from a non-intramammary lymph node neoplasm.

111334

Malignant melanoma of nipple

A malignant melanoma of the skin that arises in the nipple of the breast.

111335

Neoplasm of the mammary skin

Retired. Replaced by (D0-F035F, SRT, "Neoplasm of the mammary skin").

111336

Papillary carcinoma in-situ

Retired. Replaced by (M-80502, SRT, "Papillary carcinoma in-situ").

111338

Recurrent malignancy

Recurrent malignancy.

111340

Squamous cell carcinoma of the nipple

Squamous cell carcinoma to the terminal portion of the alveolar.

111341

Intraductal carcinoma, high grade

A non-invasive carcinoma restricted to the glandular lumen characterized by more aggressive malignant cytologic features and behavior.

111342

Invasive cribriform carcinoma

Retired. Replaced by (M-82013, SRT, "Invasive cribriform carcinoma").

111343

Angular margins

An indication that some or all of the margin of a lesion has sharp corners, often forming acute angles.

111344

Fine pleomorphic calcification

Calcifications that vary in sizes and shapes and are usually smaller than0.5 mm in diameter.

111345

Macrocalcifications

Coarse calcifications that are 0.5 mm or greater in size.

111346

Calcifications within a mass

An indicator that calcifications are imbedded within a mass.

111347

Calcifications outside of a mass

An indicator that calcifications are imaged outside of a mass finding.

111350

Breast background echotexture

Tissue composition of the breast noted on sonography.

111351

Homogeneous fat echotexture

Fat lobules and uniformly echogenic bands of supporting structures comprise the bulk of breast tissue.

111352

Homogeneous fibroglandular echotexture

A uniformly echogenic layer of fibroglandular tissue is seen beneath a thin layer of subcutaneous fat.

111353

Heterogeneous echotexture

The breast texture is characterized by multiple small areas of increased and decreased echogenicity.

111354

Orientation

Referential relationship of the finding to the imaging device as noted on sonography.

111355

Parallel

The long axis of a lesion parallels the skin line ("wider-than-tall" or in a horizontal orientation).

111356

Not parallel

The anterior-posterior or vertical dimension is greater than the transverse or horizontal dimension.

111357

Lesion boundary

The lesion boundary describes the transition zone between themas and the surrounding tissue.

111358

Abrupt interface

The sharp demarcation between the lesion and surrounding tissue can be imperceptible or a distinct well-defined echogenic rim of any thickness.

111359

Echogenic halo

There is no sharp demarcation between the mass and the surrounding tissue, which is bridged by an echogenic transition zone.

111360

Echo pattern

An imaging characteristic of resonance noted during sonography.

111361

Anechoic

Without internal echoes.

111362

Hyperechoic

Having increased echogenicity relative to fat or equal to fibroglandular tissue.

111363

Complex

Mass contains both anechoic and echogenic components.

111364

Hypoechoic

Defined relative to fat; masses are characterized by low-level echoes throughout. E.g., appearance of a complicated cyst or fibroadenoma.

111365

Isoechoic

Having the same echogenicity as fat (a complicated cyst or fibroadenoma may be isoechoic or hypoechoic).

111366

Posterior acoustic features

The attenuation characteristics

of a mass with respect to its acoustic transmission.

111367

No posterior acoustic features

No posterior shadowing or enhancement.

111368

Posterior enhancement

Increased posterior echoes.

111369

Posterior shadowing

Decreased posterior echoes; edge shadows are excluded.

111370

Combined posterior enhancement and shadowing

More than one pattern of posterior attenuation, both shadowing and enhancement.

111371

Identifiable effect on surrounding tissues

Sonographic appearance of adjacent structures relative to a mass finding.

111372

Vascularity

Characterization of vascularization in region of interest.

111373

Vascularity not present

Vascularity not evident, such as on ultrasound.

111374

Vascularity not assessed

Vascularity not evaluated.

111375

Vascularity present in lesion

Vascularity on imaging is seen within a lesion.

111376

Vascularity present immediately adjacent to lesion

Vascularity on imaging is seen immediately adjacent to a lesion.

111377

Diffusely increased vascularity in surrounding tissue

Vascularity on imaging is considered diffusely elevated within the surrounding breast tissue.

111380

Correlation to other Findings

Relationship of the new anomaly to other clinical or imaging anomalies.

111381

Correlates to physical exam findings

An indication that the current imaging finding relates to a finding from a clinical breast exam.

111382

Correlates to mammography findings

An indication that the current imaging finding relates to a finding from a mammography exam.

111383

Correlates to MRI findings

An indication that the current imaging finding relates to a finding from a breast MRI exam.

111384

Correlates to ultrasound findings

An indication that the current imaging finding relates to a finding from a breast ultrasound exam.

111385

Correlates to other imaging findings

An indication that the current imaging finding relates to a finding from an imaging exam.

111386

No correlation to other imaging findings

An indication that the current imaging finding has no relation to findings from any other imaging exam.

111387

No correlation to clinical findings

An indication that the current imaging finding has no relation to any other clinical findings.

111388

Malignancy Type

Classification of the cancer as invasive, DCIS, or other.

111389

Invasive breast carcinoma

A malignancy that has spread beyond an area of focus.

111390

Other malignancy type

A breast cancer with malignant pathology findings that are not classified as invasive or in situ.

111391

Menstrual Cycle Phase

A specific timeframe during menses.

111392

1st week

In the first week of the menstrual cycle phase, that is, one week following menses.

111393

2nd week

In the second week of the menstrual cycle phase, that is, two weeks following menses.

111394

3rd week

In the third week of the menstrual cycle phase, that is, three weeks following menses.

111395

Estimated Timeframe

An estimated period of time.

111396

< 3 months ago

An event occurred less than 3 months ago.

111397

4 months to 1 year ago

An event occurred between 4 months and 1 year ago.

111398

> 1 year ago

An event occurred longer than 1 year ago.

111399

Timeframe uncertain

The timing of an event is not recalled.

111400

Breast Imaging Report

Report title for the diagnostic report for one or more breast imaging or intervention procedures.

111401

Reason for procedure

Concept name for the description of why a procedure has been performed.

111402

Clinical Finding

A finding during clinical examination (i.e., history and physical examination) such as pain, palpable mass or discharge.

111403

Baseline screening mammogram

First screening mammogram taken for patient that is used as a comparison baseline for further examinations.

111404

First mammogram ever

First mammogram taken for a patient without regard to whether it was for screening or a diagnostic procedure.

111405

Implant type

Concept name for the material of which a breast prosthetic device is constructed.

111406

Number of similar findings

A numeric count of findings classified as similar in nature.

111407

Implant finding

Concept name for the status of a breast prosthetic device as noted by imaging.

111408

Film Screen Mammography

Mammogram using traditional X-Ray film.

111409

Digital Mammography

Mammogram using a digital image acquisition system.

111410

Surgical consult

Referred for evaluation by a surgeon.

111411

Mammography CAD

Computer aided detection and/or computer aided diagnosis for mammography.

111412

Narrative Summary

Concept name for a text-based section of a report.

111413

Overall Assessment

A title for a report section that summarizes all interpretation results for a report with one overriding assessment. E.g., benign or negative.

111414

Supplementary Data

Concept name for a collection of supporting evidence for a report.

111415

Additional evaluation requested from prior study

Prior study indicates that additional imaging be performed to further evaluate a suspicious or questionable anatomic region.

111416

Follow-up at short interval from prior study

The prior study recommended a follow-up breast imaging exam in 1 to 11 months (generally in 6 months).

111417

History of breast augmentation, asymptomatic

Prior breast augmentation (breast enlargement) and is not presenting with any symptoms.

111418

Review of an outside study

Review or second opinion made on an image performed outside of the facility.

111419

Additional evaluation requested from abnormal screening exam

Additional breast imaging performed at the time of the patient's screening mammogram.

111420

History of benign breast biopsy

Patient has had previous benign breast biopsies.

111421

Personal history of breast cancer with breast conservation therapy

Patient has had a prior surgery such as a lumpectomy or quadrantectomy to remove malignant breast tissue, but breast tissue remains.

111423

Physical Examination Results

The results of a physical examination performed on the patient, possibly including the results of inspection, palpation, auscultation, or percussion.

111424

Comparison to previous findings

The result of assessing the current imaging exam in comparison to previous imaging exams.

111425

Intraluminal filling defect

An abnormality observed during ductography where the ductal system within the breast fills in an abnormal pattern. Ductography is an imaging exam in which a radio opaque contrast media is introduced into the ductal system of the breast through the nipple and images of the ductal system are obtained.

111426

Multiple filling defect

During ductography an observation of more than one filling abnormality within the breast ductal system.

111427

Abrupt duct termination

An abnormality observed during ductography where the ductal system within the breast terminates in an unusual fashion.

111428

Extravasation

Abnormal flowage of contrast media within the breast noted on ductography.

111429

Duct narrowing

An abnormality observed during ductography where the ductal system within the breast appears narrow.

111430

Cyst fill

During ductography an observation of the contrast media filling a cyst within the breast.

111431

Instrument Approach

The area and line within the anatomy through which a needle or instrument passes during an interventional procedure.

111432

Inferolateral to superomedial

The line within the anatomy from the lower outer to the upper inner aspect. E.g., through which a needle or instrument passes in an interventional procedure.

111433

Inferomedial to superolateral

The line within the anatomy from the lower inner to the upper outer aspect. E.g., through which a needle or instrument passes in an interventional procedure.

111434

Superolateral to inferomedial

The line within the anatomy from the upper outer to the lower inner aspect. E.g., through which a needle or instrument passes in an interventional procedure.

111435

Superomedial to inferolateral

The line within the anatomy from the upper inner to the lower outer aspect. E.g., through which a needle or instrument passes in an interventional procedure.

111436

Number of passes

The number of times a biopsy instrument is passed through an area of interest.

111437

Number of specimens

The number of biopsy specimens obtained from an interventional procedure.

111438

Needle in target

An indicator of whether or not a biopsy or localizing needle in an interventional procedure is seen to be in the area of interest.

111439

Number of needles around target

The number of localizing needles placed around the area of interest in an interventional procedure.

111440

Incision made

An indicator of whether or not an incision was made in the anatomy during an interventional procedure.

111441

Microclip placed

An indicator of whether or not a radio opaque microclip was placed in the anatomy during an interventional procedure.

Retired. Replaced by (111123, DCM, "Marker placement")

111442

Confirmation of target

An indicator of the degree of success of an interventional procedure.

111443

Target completely contained in the specimen

An indicator that during an interventional procedure the area of interest was fully excised and is noted in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111444

Target partially obtained in the specimen

An indicator that during an interventional procedure the area of interest was partially excised and is noted in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111445

Target not in the specimen

An indicator that following an interventional procedure the area of interest is not seen in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111446

Calcifications seen in the core

An indicator that following an interventional procedure the targeted calcifications are noted in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111447

Lesion completely removed

An indicator that during an interventional procedure the area of interest was fully excised and is noted in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111448

Lesion partially removed

An indicator that during an interventional procedure the area of interest was partially excised and is noted in the resultant biopsy specimen.

111449

Fluid obtained

An indicator that during an interventional procedure fluid was successfully aspirated.

111450

Light brown color

Color that is a light shade of brown.

111451

Dark red color

Color that is a dark shade of red.

111452

Dark brown color

Color that is a dark shade of brown.

111453

Bright red color

Color that is a bright shade of red.

111454

Blood tinged color

Color that is tinged with the color of blood.

111455

Occult blood test result

An indicator of whether or not the fluid obtained during an interventional procedure contains red blood cells.

111456

Action on fluid

An indicator of whether or not fluid during an interventional procedure was sent for cytological analysis or simply discarded.

111457

Sent for analysis

An indicator that fluid obtained during an interventional procedure was sent to a laboratory for analysis.

111458

Discarded

An indicator that fluid obtained during an interventional procedure was discarded.

111459

Mass with calcifications

A radiopaque density noted during diagnostic imaging that has associated calcific densities.

111460

Complex cyst

A fluid-filled sac with greater than normal characteristics.

111461

Intracystic lesion

A tumor within a cyst.

111462

Solid mass

A tumor or lesion.

111463

Supplementary Data for Intervention

Supporting evidence for interpretation results of an interventional procedure.

111464

Procedure Modifier

A descriptor that further qualifies or characterizes a type of procedure.

111465

Needle Gauge

Needle size (diameter) characterization. E.g., of a biopsy needle.

111466

Severity of Complication

An indicator of the gravity of a problem experienced by a patient, related to a procedure that was performed.

111467

Needle Length

Distance from the hub or bushing to the tip of the needle.

111468

Pathology Results

The collection of observations and findings from pathologic analysis.

111469

Sampling DateTime

The date and time that the sample was collected from the patient.

111470

Uninvolved

Indicates that the margin of the biopsy specimen was not involved with the tumor.

111471

Involved

Indicates that the margin of the biopsy specimen was involved with the tumor.

111472

Nipple involved

Indicates whether the nipple was involved in an interventional procedure or pathologic analysis.

111473

Number of nodes removed

Indicates the number of lymph nodes removed.

111474

Number of nodes positive

Indicates the number of lymph nodes removed that contain cancer cells.

111475

Estrogen receptor

The result of a test for the presence of a protein that binds with estrogen.

111476

Progesterone receptor

The result of a test for the presence of a protein that binds with progesterone.

111477

S Phase

Indicates the percentage of cells in S phase. Cell division is defined by phases; the S phase is the stage during which DNA replicates.

111478

Non-bloody discharge (from nipple)

The visible emission of non-bloody fluid from the nipple.

111479

Difficult physical/clinical examination

The inability to discern normal versus abnormal breast tissue during palpation.

111480

Cancer elsewhere

An indication that a patient has or had a malignant occurrence in an area of the body other than the breast.

111481

Saline implant

A salt water filled prosthetic device implanted in the breast.

111482

Polyurethane implant

A polymer based (plastic) prosthetic device implanted in the breast.

111483

Percutaneous silicone injection

The introduction of polymeric organic silicon based material through the skin, as for breast augmentation or reconstruction.

111484

Combination implant

A prosthetic device that contains more than one material implanted in the breast.

111485

Pre-pectoral implant

A breast implant placed in front of the pectoralis major muscle.

111486

Retro-pectoral implant

A breast implant placed behind the pectoralis major muscle.

111487

Mammographic (crosshair)

Using X-Ray technique and a superimposed set of crossed lines for detection or placement.

111488

Mammographic (grid)

Using X-Ray technique and a superimposed aperture for detection or placement.

111489

Palpation guided

Using physical touch for detection or placement.

111490

Vacuum assisted

The performance of a biopsy procedure using a vacuum device attached to the biopsy needle.

111491

Abnormal discharge

Unusual or unexpected emission of fluid.

111492

No complications

Having experienced no adverse medical conditions related to or resulting from an interventional procedure.

111494

Stage 0

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is Tis, regional lymph node is N0, and distant metastasis is M0.

111495

Stage I

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is T1, regional lymph node is N0, and distant metastasis is M0.

111496

Stage IIA

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is T0 or T1, with regional lymph node N1 and distant metastasis is M0, or T2 with N0 and M0.

111497

Stage IIB

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is T2, with regional lymph node N1 and distant metastasis is M0, or T3 with N0 and M0.

111498

Stage IIIA

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is T0, T1 or T2, with regional lymph node N2 and distant metastasis is M0, or T3 with N1 or N2 and M0.

111499

Stage IIIB

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is T4, regional lymph node is N0, N1 or N2, and distant metastasis is M0.

111500

Stage IIIC

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is any T value, regional lymph node is N3, and distant metastasis is M0.

111501

Stage IV

TNM grouping of tumor stage, from AJCC, where primary tumor is any T value, regional lymph node is any N value, and distant metastasis is M1.

111502

Bloom-Richardson Grade

Histologic tumor grade (sometimes called Scarff-Bloom-Richardson grade) is based on the arrangement of the cells in relation to each other -- whether they form tubules, how closely they resemble normal breast cells (nuclear grade) and how many of the cancer cells are in the process of dividing (mitotic count).

111503

Normal implants

Breast prosthetic devices are intact, not leaking, and are in a normal shape and form.

111504

Asymmetric implants

Breast prosthetic devices are not symmetric, equal, corresponding in form, or are in one breast (unilateral).

111505

Calcified implant

Fibrous or calcific contracture of the tissue capsule that forms around a breast prosthetic device.

111506

Distorted implant

Breast prosthetic device is twisted out of normal shape or form.

111507

Silicone-laden lymph nodes

Silicone from breast prosthetic device found in lymphatic tissue.

111508

Free silicone

Silicone found in breast tissue outside of the prosthetic capsule or implant membrane.

111509

Herniated implant

Protrusion of part of the structure normally encapsulating the content of the breast prosthetic device.

111510

Explantation

Evidence of removal of a breast prosthetic device.

111511

Relevant Patient Information for Breast Imaging

Historical patient health information of interest to the breast health clinician.

111512

Medication History

Information regarding usage by the patient of certain medications, such as hormones.

Retired. Replaced by (10160-0, LN, "History Of Medication Use")

111513

Relevant Previous Procedures

Interventional or non-interventional procedures previously performed on the patient, such as breast biopsies.

111514

Relevant Indicated Problems

Abnormal conditions experienced by the patient that serve as the reason for performing a procedure, such as a breast exam.

Retired. Replaced by (11450-4, LN, "Problem List")

111515

Relevant Risk Factors

Personal, familial, and other health factors that may indicate an increase in the patient's chances of developing a health condition or disease, such as breast cancer.

111516

Medication Type

A classification of a medicinal substance, such as hormonal contraceptive or antibiotic.

111517

Relevant Patient Information

Historical patient health information for general purpose use.

111518

Age when first menstrual period occurred

The age of the patient at the first occurrence of menses.

111519

Age at First Full Term Pregnancy

The age of the patient at the time of her first full term pregnancy.

111520

Age at Menopause

The age of the patient at the cessation of menses.

111521

Age when hysterectomy performed

The age of the patient at the time her uterus was removed.

111522

Age when left ovary removed

The age of the patient at the time she had her left ovary removed.

111523

Age when right ovary removed

The age of the patient at the time she had her right ovary removed.

111524

Age Started

The age of a patient on the first occurrence of an event, such as the first use of a medication.

111525

Age Ended

The age of a patient on the last occurrence of an event, such as the last use of a medication.

111526

DateTime Started

The date and time of the first occurrence of an event, such as the first use of a medication.

111527

DateTime Ended

The date and time of the last occurrence of an event, such as the last use of a medication.

111528

Ongoing

An indicator of whether an event is still in progress, such as the use of a medication or substance, or environmental exposure.

111529

Brand Name

Product name of a device or substance, such as medication, to identify it as the product of a single firm or manufacturer.

111530

Risk Factor modifier

A descriptor that further qualifies or characterizes a risk factor.

111531

Previous Procedure

A prior non-interventional exam or interventional procedure performed on a patient.

111532

Pregnancy Status

Describes the pregnancy state of a referenced subject.

111533

Indicated Problem

A symptom experienced by a patient that is used as the reason for performing an exam or procedure.

111534

Role of person reporting

The function of the individual who is reporting information on a patient, which could be a specific health care related profession, the patient him/herself, or a relative or friend.

111535

DateTime problem observed

The date and time that a symptom was noted.

111536

DateTime of last evaluation

The date and time of the most recent evaluation of an indicated problem.

111537

Family Member with Risk Factor

A patient's biological relative who exhibits a health factor that may indicate an increase in the patient's chances of developing a particular disease or medical problem.

111538

Age at Occurrence

The age at which an individual experienced a specific event, such as breast cancer.

111539

Menopausal phase

The current stage of an individual in her gynecological development.

111540

Side of Family

An indicator of paternal or maternal relationship.

111541

Maternal

Relating to biological female parentage.

111542

Unspecified gynecological hormone

A gynecological hormone for which the specific type is not specified. E.g., contraceptive, estrogen, Tamoxifen.

111543

Breast feeding history

An indicator of whether or not a patient ever provided breast milk to her offspring.

111544

Average breast feeding period

The average length of time that a patient provided breast milk to her offspring.

111545

Substance Use History

Information regarding usage by the patient of certain legal or illicit substances.

111546

Used Substance Type

A classification of a substance, such as alcohol or a legal or illicit drug.

111547

Environmental Exposure History

Information regarding exposure of the patient to potentially harmful environmental factors.

111548

Environmental Factor

A classification of a potentially harmful substance or gas in a subject's environment, such as asbestos, lead, or carcinogens.

111549

Previous Reports

Previous Structured Reports that could have relevant information for a current imaging service request.

111550

Personal breast cancer history

An indication that a patient has had a previous malignancy of the breast.

111551

History of endometrial cancer

Indicates a previous occurrence of cancer of the lining of the uterus.

111552

History of ovarian cancer

Indicates a previous occurrence of cancer of the lining of the ovary.

111553

History of high risk lesion on previous biopsy

Indicates a prior diagnosis of pre-cancerous cells or tissue removed for pathologic evaluation.

111554

Post menopausal patient

A female patient whose menstrual periods have ceased.

111555

Late child bearing (after 30)

A female patient whose first child was born after the patient was 30 years old.

111556

BRCA1 breast cancer gene

The first level genetic marker indicating risk for breast cancer.

111557

BRCA2 breast cancer gene

The second level genetic marker indicating risk for breast cancer.

111558

BRCA3 breast cancer gene

The third level genetic marker indicating risk for breast cancer.

111559

Weak family history of breast cancer

A patient's biological aunt, grandmother, or female cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. Definition from BI-RADS®.

111560

Intermediate family history of breast cancer

A patient's biological mother or sister was diagnosed with breast cancer after they had gone through menopause. Definition from BI-RADS®.

111561

Very strong family history of breast cancer

A patient's biological mother or sister was diagnosed with breast cancer before they had gone through menopause, or more than one of the patient's first-degree relatives (biological mother or sister) were diagnosed with breast cancer after they had gone through menopause. Definition from BI-RADS®.

111562

Family history of prostate cancer

Previous diagnosis of a malignancy of the prostate gland in a biological relative.

111563

Family history unknown

The health record of a patient's biological relatives is not known.

111564

Nipple discharge cytology

The study of cells obtained from fluid emitted from the breast.

111565

Uterine malformations

A developmental abnormality resulting in an abnormal shape of the uterus.

111566

Spontaneous Abortion

A naturally occurring premature expulsion from the uterus of the products of conception - the embryo or a nonviable fetus.

111567

Gynecologic condition

An ailment/abnormality or state of the female reproductive tract.

111568

Gynecologic surgery

A surgical operation performed on any portion of the female reproductive tract.

111569

Previous LBW or IUGR birth

Prior pregnancy with a low birth weight baby or a fetus with Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Retardation.

111570

Previous fetal malformation/syndrome

History of at least one prior pregnancy with fetal anatomic abnormality(s).

111571

Previous RH negative or blood dyscrasia at birth

History of delivering a Rhesis Isoimmunization affected child(ren) or a child(ren) with another blood disorder.

111572

History of multiple fetuses

History of at least one pregnancy that contained more than one fetus. E.g., twins, triplets, etc..

111573

Current pregnancy, known or suspected malformations/syndromes

At least one fetus of this pregnancy has an anatomic abnormality(s) that is known to exist, or a "marker" is present that suggests the abnormality(s) may be present.

111574

Family history, fetal malformation/syndrome

Biological relatives have previously conceived a fetus with an anatomic abnormality(s).

111575

High

A subjective descriptor for an elevated amount of exposure, use, or dosage, incurring high risk of adverse effects.

111576

Medium

A subjective descriptor for a moderate amount of exposure, use, or dosage, incurring medium risk of adverse effects.

111577

Low

A subjective descriptor for a limited amount of exposure, use, or dosage, incurring low risk of adverse effects.

111578

Dose frequency

A measurement of the rate of occurrence of which a patient takes a certain medication.

111579

Rate of exposure

The quantity per unit of time that a patient was or is being exposed to an environmental irritant.

111580

Volume of use

The quantity per unit of time that a medication or substance was or is being used.

111581

Relative dose amount

A qualitative descriptor for the amount of a medication that was or is being taken.

111582

Relative amount of exposure

A qualitative descriptor for the amount of present or past exposure to an environmental irritant.

111583

Relative amount of use

A qualitative descriptor for the amount of a medication or substance that was or is being used.

111584

Relative dose frequency

A qualitative descriptor for the frequency with which a medication was or is being taken.

111585

Relative frequency of exposure

A qualitative descriptor for the frequency of present or past exposure to an environmental irritant.

111586

Relative frequency of use

A qualitative descriptor for the frequency with which a medication or substance was or is being used.

111587

No known exposure

Patient is not known to have been exposed to or used the substance or medication.

111590

Recall for technical reasons

Patient returns for additional images to improve the quality of the most recent exam.

111591

Recall for imaging findings

Patient returns for additional images to clarify findings from the most recent exam.

111592

Recall for patient symptoms/ clinical findings

Patient returns for additional images to clarify symptoms or signs reported by the patient or a healthcare professional at the time of the most recent exam.

111593

LBW or IUGR

Number of births with low birth weight or intrauterine growth restriction.

111601

Green filter

Filter that transmits green light while blocking the other colors, typically centered at 510-540 nm

Retired. Replaced by (A-010E2, SRT, "Green optical filter")

111602

Red filter

Filter that transmits red light while blocking the other colors, typically centered at 630-680 nm

Retired. Replaced by (A-010DF, SRT, "Red optical filter")

111603

Blue filter

Filter that transmits blue while blocking the other colors, typically centered at 460-480 nm

Retired. Replaced by (A-010DA, SRT, "Blue optical filter")

111604

Yellow-green filter

A filter of 560nm that is used for retinal imaging and can provide good contrast and good visibility of the retinal vasculature

Retired. Replaced by (A-010E0, SRT, "Yellow-green optical filter")

111605

Blue-green filter

A filter of 490nm that is used for retinal imaging because of excessive scattering of some retinal structures at very short wavelengths

Retired. Replaced by (A-010D8, SRT, "Blue-green optical filter")

111606

Infrared filter

Filter that transmits the infrared spectrum, which is light that lies outside of the visible spectrum, with wavelengths longer than those of red light, while blocking visible light

Retired. Replaced by (A-010DC, SRT, "Infrared optical filter")

111607

Polarizing filter

A filter that reduces reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as glass or water by blocking light waves that are vibrating at selected angles to the filter.

Retired. Replaced by (A-010E1, SRT, "Polarizing optical filter")

111609

No filter

No filter used.

111621

Field 1 for Joslin 3 field

Joslin NM-1 is a 45 degree field focused centrally between the temporal margin of optic disc and the center of the macula: Center the camera on the papillomacular bundle midway between the temporal margin of the optic disc and the center of the macula. The horizontal centerline of the image should pass directly through the center of the disc.

111622

Field 2 for Joslin 3 field

Joslin NM-2 is a 45 degree field focused superior temporal to the optic disc: Center the camera laterally approximately one-half disc diameter temporal to the center of the macula. The lower edge of the field is tangent to a horizontal line passing through the upper edge of the optic disc. The image is taken temporal to the macula but includes more retinal nasal and superior to the macula than standard field 2.

111623

Field 3 for Joslin 3 field

Joslin NM-3 is a 45 degree field focused nasal to the optic disc: This field is nasal to the optic disc and may include part of the optic disc. The horizontal centerline of the image should pass tangent to the lower edge of the optic disc.

111625

Diffuse direct illumination

A broad or "soft" light supplied from a single source.

111626

Scheimpflug Camera

A slit reflected light microscope, which has the ability to form an image of the back scattered light from the eye in a sagittal plane. Scheimpflug cameras are able to achieve a wide depth of focus by employing the "Sheimpflug principle" where the lens and image planes are not parallel with each other. Rotating Sheimplug cameras are able to generate three-dimensional images and calculate measurements of the anterior chamber of the eye.

111627

Scotopic light

Lighting condition approximately 0.04 lux.

111628

Mesopic light

Lighting condition approximately 4 lux.

111629

Photopic light

Lighting condition approximately 40 lux.

111630

Dynamic light

Acquisition preceded by intense light.

111631

Average Glandular Dose

Calculated from values of entrance exposure in air, the X-Ray beam quality (half-value layer), and compressed breast thickness, is the energy deposited per unit mass of glandular tissue averaged over all the glandular tissue in the breast.

111632

Anode Target Material

The primary material in the anode of an X-Ray source.

111633

Compression Thickness

The average thickness of the body part examined when compressed, if compression has been applied during X-Ray exposure.

111634

Half Value Layer

Thickness of Aluminum required to reduce the X-Ray output at the patient entrance surface by a factor of two.

111635

X-Ray Grid

An anti-scatter device based on radiation absorbing strips above the detector. E.g., in the patient support.

111636

Entrance Exposure at RP

Exposure measurement in air at the reference point that does not include back scatter, according to MQCM 1999.

111637

Accumulated Average Glandular Dose

Average Glandular Dose to a single breast accumulated over multiple images.

111638

Patient Equivalent Thickness

Value of the control variable used to parametrize the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) closed loop. E.g., "Water Value".

111641

Fixed grid

An X-Ray Grid that does not move during exposure.

111642

Focused grid

An X-Ray Grid with radiation absorbing strips that are focused toward the focal spot, to eliminate grid cutoff.

111643

Reciprocating grid

An X-Ray Grid that is designed to move during exposure, to eliminate the appearance of grid lines on the image.

111644

Parallel grid

An X-Ray Grid with radiation absorbing strips that are parallel to each other and that is used only with long source to image distances.

111645

Crossed grid

An X-Ray Grid with crossed radiation absorbing strips used for more complete cleanup of scatter radiation.

111646

No grid

No X-Ray Grid was used due to low scatter conditions.

111671

Spectacle Prescription Report

The spectacle prescription for a patient.

111672

Add Near

Refractive measurements of the eye to correct for inability to focus at near while wearing the distance prescription.

111673

Add Intermediate

Refractive measurements of the eye to correct for inability to focus at intermediate distance while wearing the distance prescription.

111674

Add Other

Refractive measurements of the eye to correct for inability to focus at the specified distance while wearing the distance prescription.

111675

Horizontal Prism Power

The power of a prism to bend light in the horizontal direction, in prism diopters.

111676

Horizontal Prism Base

Direction of the base of a horizontal prism -- either in (toward the nose), or out (away from the nose).

111677

Vertical Prism Power

The power of a prism to bend light in the vertical direction, in prism diopters.

111678

Vertical Prism Base

Direction of the base of a vertical prism -- either up, or down.

111679

Distance Pupillary Distance

Distance in mm between the pupils when the patient's object of regard is in the distance.

111680

Near Pupillary Distance

Distance in mm between the pupils when the patient's object of regard is at near.

111685

Autorefraction Visual Acuity

A patient's vision with the correction measured by an autorefractor in place.

111686

Habitual Visual Acuity

A patient's vision with whichever vision correction the patient customarily wears.

111687

Prescription Visual Acuity

A patient's vision with the final spectacle prescription in place.

111688

Right Eye Rx

The spectacle prescription for the right eye.

111689

Left Eye Rx

The spectacle prescription for the left eye.

111690

Macular Grid Thickness and Volume Report

A macular grid thickness and volume report for a patient. The macular grid is an analytic tool described in PS3.1.

111691

Number of Images Used for Macular Measurements

Number of images used for the macular grid measurement.

111692

Number of Samples Used per Image

Number of samples used per Image for analysis.

111693

Analysis Quality Rating

A numeric rating of the quality of the entire analysis with respect to grading and diagnostic purposes.

Higher numbers indicate greater quality.

111694

Image Set Quality Rating

A numeric rating of the quality of an entire image set with respect to grading and diagnostic purposes.

Higher numbers indicate greater quality.

111695

Interfering Tears or Drops

Tear film or drops affecting test quality.

111696

Visual Fixation Quality During Acquisition

The assessment of the centricity and persistence of the visual fixation (direction of gaze) during the acquisition.

111697

Visual Fixation Quality Problem

The reason why the patient's visual fixation was not steady or was indeterminate.

111698

Ophthalmic Macular Grid Problem

The reason why the macular grid measurements may be questionable.

111700

Specimen Container Identifier

Identifier of container (box, block, microscope slide, etc.) for the specimen under observation.

111701

Processing type

Type of processing that tissue specimen underwent.

111702

DateTime of processing

Date and time of processing step.

111703

Processing step description

Description of the individual step in the tissue processing sequence.

111704

Sampling Method

Method of sampling used to derive specimen from its parent.

111705

Parent Specimen Identifier

Identifier of the parent specimen that gave rise to the current specimen.

111706

Issuer of Parent Specimen Identifier

Assigning authority for parent specimen's identifier.

111707

Parent specimen type

Parent specimen type that gave rise to current specimen.

111708

Position Frame of Reference

Description of coordinate system and origin reference point on parent specimen, or parent specimen container, or image used for localizing the sampling site or location within container or image.

111709

Location of sampling site

Reference to image of parent specimen localizing the sampling site; may include referenced Presentation State object.

111710

Location of sampling site X offset

Location of sampling site of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference.

111711

Location of sampling site Y offset

Location of sampling site of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference.

111712

Location of sampling site Z offset

Location of sampling site of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference.

111718

Location of Specimen

Description of specimen location, either in absolute terms or relative to the Position Frame of Reference.

111719

Location of Specimen X offset

Location of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference in the X dimension.

111720

Location of Specimen Y offset

Location of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference in the Y dimension.

111721

Location of Specimen Z offset

Location of specimen (nominal center) relative to the Position Frame of Reference in the Z dimension.

111723

Visual Marking of Specimen

Description of visual distinguishing identifiers. E.g., ink, or a particular shape of the specimen.

111724

Issuer of Specimen Identifier

Assigning authority for specimen identifier.

111726

Dissection with entire specimen submission

Dissection of specimen with submission of all its sections for further processing or examination.

111727

Dissection with representative sections submission

Dissection of specimen with submission of representative sections for further processing or examination.

111729

Specimen storage

A workflow step, during which tissue specimens are stored in a climate-controlled environment.

111741

Transmission illumination

Transmission illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111742

Reflection illumination

Reflection illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111743

Epifluorescence illumination

Epifluorescence illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111744

Brightfield illumination

Brightfield illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111745

Darkfield illumination

Darkfield illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111746

Oblique illumination

Oblique illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111747

Phase contrast illumination

Phase contrast illumination method for specimen microscopy.

111748

Differential interference contrast

Differential interference contrast method for specimen microscopy.

111749

Total internal reflection fluorescence

Total internal reflection fluorescence method for specimen microscopy.

111750

Ultrasound Contact

A method of obtaining ophthalmic axial measurements that uses ultrasound, and that requires applanation of the cornea.

111751

Ultrasound Immersion

A method of obtaining ophthalmic axial measurements that uses ultrasound, and that requires immersion of the patient's eye in fluid as he lies in a supine position.

111752

Optical

A method of obtaining ophthalmic axial measurements that uses light.

111753

Manual Keratometry

Measurements taken of the corneal curvature using a manual keratometer.

111754

Auto Keratometry

Measurements taken of the corneal curvature using an automated keratometer.

111755

Simulated Keratometry

Simulated Keratometry measurements derived from corneal topography.

111756

Equivalent K-reading

Corneal power measurements using Scheimpflug camera.

111760

Haigis

The Haigis IOL calculation formula.

Haigis W, Lege B, Miller N, Schneider B. Comparison of immersion ultrasound biometry and partial coherence interferometry for intraocular lens calculation according to Haigis. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2000;238:765-73.

111761

Haigis-L

The Haigis-L IOL calculation formula.

Haigis W. Intraocular lens calculation after refractive surgery for myopia: Haigis-L formula. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Oct;34(10):1658-63.

111762

Holladay 1

The Holladay 1 IOL calculation formula.

Holladay JT, Prager TC, Chandler TY, Musgrove KH, Lewis JW, Ruiz RS. A three-part system for refining intraocular lens power calculations. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1988; 14:17-24.

111763

Holladay 2

The Holladay 2 IOL calculation formula.

111764

Hoffer Q

The Hoffer Q IOL calculation formula. Hoffer KJ. The Hoffer Q formula: a comparison of theoretic and regression formulas. J Cataract Refract Surg 1993;19:700-12. Errata. J Cataract Refract Surg 1994;20:677 and 2007;33:2-3.

111765

Olsen

The Olsen IOL calculation formula. Olsen T. Calculation of intraocular lens power: a review. Acta Ophthalmol. Scand. 2007: 85: 472-485.

111766

SRKII

The SRKII IOL calculation formula. Sanders DR, Retzlaff J, Kraff MC. Comparison of the SRK II formula and other second generation formulas. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1988 Mar;14(2):136-41.

111767

SRK-T

The SRK-T IOL calculation formula.

Retzlaff JA, Sanders DR, Kraff MC. Development of the SRK/T intraocular lens implant power calculation formula. J Cataract Refract Surg 1990;16:333-40. Erratum 1990;16:528.

111768

ACD Constant

The "ACD Constant" used in IOL calculation.

111769

Haigis a0

The "Haigis a0" constant used in IOL calculation.

111770

Haigis a1

The "Haigis a1" constant used in IOL calculation.

111771

Haigis a2

The "Haigis a2" constant used in IOL calculation.

111772

Hoffer pACD Constant

The "Hoffer pACD Constant" used in IOL calculation.

111773

Surgeon Factor

The "Surgeon Factor" constant used in IOL calculation.

111776

Front Of Cornea To Front Of Lens

Anterior chamber depth defined as the front of the cornea to the front of the lens.

111777

Back Of Cornea To Front Of Lens

Anterior chamber depth defined as the back of the cornea to the front of the lens.

111778

Single or Anterior Lens

Refers to the anterior lens when there are two lenses in the eye. The distance, in mm, from the anterior surface of the lens to the posterior surface of the lens.

111779

Posterior Lens

Refers to the posterior lens when there are two lenses in the eye. The distance, in mm, from the anterior surface of the lens to the posterior surface of the lens.

111780

Measurement From This Device

Value obtained from measurements taken by the device creating this SOP Instance.

111781

External Data Source

Value obtained by data transfer from an external source - not from measurements taken by the device providing the value.

111782

Axial Measurements SOP Instance

Axial Measurements DICOM SOP Instance.

111783

Refractive Measurements SOP Instance

Refractive Measurements DICOM SOP Instance.

111786

Standard Deviation of measurements used

Standard Deviation is a simple measure of the variability of a data set.

111787

Signal to Noise Ratio

Signal to Noise Ratio of the data samples taken to create a measurement.

111800

Visual Field 24-2 Test Pattern

Test pattern, nominally covering an area within 24° of fixation. Consists of 54 test points a minimum of 3° from each meridian and placed 6° apart.

The "-2" distinguishes this from another 24° pattern (no longer supported).

111801

Visual Field 10-2 Test Pattern

Test pattern, nominally covering an area within 10° of fixation. Consists of 68 test points a minimum of 1° from each meridian and placed 2° apart.

The "-2" in this case indicates its point layout to be similar to the 30-2 and 24-2.

111802

Visual Field 30-2 Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of test point locations within 30° of fixation. Consists of 76 test points a minimum of 3° from each meridian and placed 6° apart.

The "-2" distinguishes this from another 30° pattern (no longer supported).

111803

Visual Field 60-4 Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 60 test point locations between 30° and 60° of fixation a minimum of 6° from each meridian and placed 12° apart.

The "-4" distinguishes this from a similar 60° pattern having 4 additional points.

111804

Visual Field Macula Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 16 test point locations within 10° of fixation a minimum of 1° from each meridian and placed 2° apart.

111805

Visual Field Central 40 Point Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 40 test point locations within 30° of fixation that spread out radially from fixation.

111806

Visual Field Central 76 Point Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 76 test point locations within 30° of fixation a minimum of 3° from each meridian and placed 6° apart.

111807

Visual Field Peripheral 60 Point Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 60 test point locations between 30° and 60° of fixation a minimum of 6° from each meridian and placed 12° apart.

111808

Visual Field Full Field 81 Point Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 81 test point locations within 60° of fixation that spread out radially from fixation.

111809

Visual Field Full Field 120 Point Test Pattern

Test pattern consisting of 120 test point locations within 60° of fixation that spread out radially from fixation, concentrated in the nasal hemisphere.

111810

Visual Field G Test Pattern

Test pattern for Glaucoma and general visual field assessment with 59 test locations of which 16 test locations are in the macular area (up to 10° eccentricity) and where the density of test location is reduced with eccentricity. The test can be extended with the inclusion of 14 test locations between 30° and 60° eccentricity, 6 of which are located at the nasal step.

111811

Visual Field M Test Pattern

Test pattern for the macular area. Orthogonal test pattern with 0.7° spacing within the central 4° of eccentricity and reduced density of test locations between 4 and 10, 5° of eccentricity. 81 test locations over all. The test can be extended to include the test locations of the Visual Field G Test Pattern between 10, 5° and 60°.

111812

Visual Field 07 Test Pattern

Full field test pattern with 48 test locations from 0-30° and 82 test locations from 30-70°. Reduced test point density with increased eccentricity. Can be combined with screening and threshold strategies.

111813

Visual Field LVC Test Pattern

Low Vision Central. Orthogonal off-center test pattern with 6° spacing. 75 test locations within the central 30°. Corresponds with the 32/30-2 excluding the 2 locations at the blind spot, including a macular test location. The LVC is linked with a staircase threshold strategy starting at 0 dB intensity and applies stimulus area V.

111814

Visual Field Central Test Pattern

General test corresponding to the 30-2 but excluding the 2 test locations in the blind spot area, hence with 74 instead of 76 test locations.

111815

Visual Field SITA-Standard Test Strategy

Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm (SITA). Strategy gains testing efficiency through use of visual field and information theory models.

In: Bengtsson B, Olsson J, Heijl A, Rootzen H. A new generation of algorithms for computerized threshold perimetry, SITA. Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, 1997, 75: 368-375.

111816

Visual Field SITA-SWAP Test Strategy

Adaptation of SITA testing methods to Blue-Yellow testing.

111817

Visual Field SITA-Fast Test Strategy

Similar to SITA-Standard but with less strict criteria for closing test points. Intended for patients who must be tested in the shortest possible time.

In: Bengtsson B, Hejl A. SITA Fast, a new rapid perimetric threshold test. Description of methods and evaluation in patients with manifest and suspect glaucoma. Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, 1998, 76: 431-437.

111818

Visual Field Full Threshold Test Strategy

Threshold test algorithm that determines a patient's sensitivity at each test point in the threshold test pattern by adjusting intensity by 4 dB steps until the patient changes their response, and then adjusts the intensity in the opposite direction by 2 dB steps until the patient changes their response again. The last stimulus seen by the patient is recognized as the threshold for that point.

The starting values are determined by first thresholding a "primary" point in each quadrant then using the results of each primary point to determine the starting values for neighboring points.

111819

Visual Field FastPac Test Strategy

Similar to the Full Threshold algorithm except that it steps by 3 dB and only crosses the threshold only once.

In: Flanagan JG, Wild JM, Trope GE. Evaluation of FASTPAC, a new strategy for threshold estimation with the Humphrey Field Analyzer, in a glaucomatous population. Ophthalmology, 1993, 100: 949-954.

111820

Visual Field Full From Prior Test Strategy

Identical to Full Threshold except that starting values are determined by the results of a previous test performed using the same test pattern and the Full Threshold test strategy.

111821

Visual Field Optima Test Strategy

Similar to FastPac except that the steps are pseudo-dynamic (differ based on the intensity of the last presentation).

111822

Visual Field Two-Zone Test Strategy

Suprathreshold testing strategy, in which each point is initially tested using stimulus that is 6 dB brighter than the expected hill of vision. If the patient does not respond, the stimulus is presented a second time at the same brightness. If the patient sees either presentation, the point is marked as "seen"; otherwise it is marked as "not seen".

111823

Visual Field Three-Zone Test Strategy

An extension of the two-zone strategy in which test points where the second stimulus is not seen are presented with a third stimulus at maximum brightness.

111824

Visual Field Quantify-Defects Test Strategy

An extension of the two-zone strategy, in which test points where the second stimulus is not seen receive threshold testing to quantify the depth of any detected scotomas.

111825

Visual Field TOP Test Strategy

Tendency Oriented Perimetry. Fast thresholding algorithm. Test strategy makes use of the interaction between neighboring test locations to reduce the test time compared to normal full threshold strategy by 60-80%.

In: Morales J, Weitzman ML, Gonzalez de la Rosa M. Comparison between Tendency-Oriented Perimetry (TOP) and octopus threshold perimetry. Ophthalmology, 2000, 107: 134-142.

111826

Visual Field Dynamic Test Strategy

Dynamic strategy is a fast thresholding strategy reducing test duration by adapting the dB step sizes according to the frequency-of-seeing curve of the threshold. Reduction of test time compared to normal full threshold strategy 30-50%.

111827

Visual Field Normal Test Strategy

Traditional full threshold staircase strategy. Initial intensities are presented, based on anchor point sensitivities in each quadrant and based on already known neighboring sensitivities. In a first run, thresholds are changed in 4dB steps until the first response reversal. Then the threshold is changed in 2 dB steps until the second response reversal. The threshold is calculated as the average between the last seen and last not-seen stimulus, supposed to correspond with the 50% point in the frequency-of-seeing curve.

111828

Visual Field 1-LT Test Strategy

One level screening test: Each test location is tested with a single intensity. The result is shown as seen or not-seen. The intensity can either be a 0 dB stimulus or a predefined intensity.

111829

Visual Field 2-LT Test Strategy

Two level screening test: Each test location is initially tested 6 dB brighter than the age corrected normal value.

111830

Visual Field LVS Test Strategy

Low Vision Strategy is a full threshold normal strategy with the exception that it starts at 0 dB intensity and applies stimulus area V.

111831

Visual Field GATE Test Strategy

German Adaptive Threshold Estimation is a fast strategy based on a modified 4-2 staircase algorithm, using prior visual fields to calculate the starting intensity. In: Chiefer U, Pascual JP, Edmunds B, Feudner E, Hoffmann EM, Johnson CA, Lagreze WA, Pfeiffer N, Sample PA, Staubach F, Weleber RG, Vonthein R, Krapp E, Paetzold J. Comparison of the new perimetric GATE strategy with conventional full-threshold and SITA standard strategies. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 2009, 51: 488-494.

111832

Visual Field GATEi Test Strategy

Similar to GATE. The i stands for initial. If there was no prior visual field test to calculate the starting values, an anchor point method is used to define the local start values.

111833

Visual Field 2LT-Dynamic Test Strategy

A test started as two level screening test. In the course of the test, the threshold of relative defects and/or normal test locations has been quantified using the dynamic threshold strategy.

111834

Visual Field 2LT-Normal Test Strategy

A test started as two level screening test. In the course of the test, the threshold of relative defects and/or normal test locations has been quantified using the normal full threshold strategy.

111835

Visual Field Fast Threshold Test Strategy

Takes neighborhood test point results into account and offers stimuli with an adapted value to save time.

111836

Visual Field CLIP Test Strategy

Continuous Luminance Incremental Perimetry, which measures at first the individual reaction time of the patient and threshold values in every quadrant. The starting value for the main test is slightly below in individual threshold.

111837

Visual Field CLASS Strategy

A supra threshold screening strategy. The starting stimuli intensities depend on the classification of the patient's visual hill by measuring the central (fovea) or peripheral (15° meridian) threshold. The result of each dot slightly underestimates the sensitivity value (within 5 dB).

111838

Age corrected

Mode for determining the starting luminance for screening test points - the starting luminance s is chosen based on the age of the patient.

111839

Threshold related

Mode for determining the starting luminance for screening test points - the starting luminance is chosen based on the results of thresholding a set of "primary" test points (one in each quadrant).

111840

Single luminance

Mode for determining the starting luminance for screening test points - in this case, all starting luminance is set to the same value.

111841

Foveal sensitivity related

Mode for determining the starting luminance for screening test points - the starting luminance is chosen based on the result of the foveal threshold value.

111842

Related to non macular sensitivity

Mode for determining the starting luminance for screening test points - the starting luminance is chosen based on the result of four threshold values measured near the 15° meridian (one in each quadrant).

111843

Automated Optical

Real time evaluation of the camera image to recognize blinks and fixation losses with influence on the test procedure. Blinks that interfere with stimuli presentation cause the automated repetition of such stimulus presentations. Fixation losses can be used to delay the stimulus presentation until correct fixation is regained.

111844

Blind Spot Monitoring

A method of monitoring the patient's fixation by periodically presenting stimulus in a location on the background surface that corresponds to the patient's blind spot.

111845

Macular Fixation Testing

A method of monitoring the patient's fixation by presenting the stimulus to the patient's macula.

111846

Observation by Examiner

A method of monitoring the patient's fixation by observation from the examiner of the patient.

111847

Outside normal limits

Analysis Results are outside normal limits.

111848

Borderline

Analysis Results are borderline.

111849

Abnormally high sensitivity

Analysis Results identify abnormally high sensitivity.

111850

General reduction in sensitivity

Analysis Results identify general reduction in sensitivity.

111851

Borderline and general reduction in sensitivity

Analysis Results identify Borderline and general reduction in sensitivity.

111852

Visual Field Index

Index of a patient's remaining visual field normalized for both age and generalized defect.

111853

Visual Field Loss Due to Diffuse Defect

Estimate of the portion of a patient's visual field loss that is diffuse (i.e., spread evenly across all portions of the visual field).

111854

Visual Field Loss Due to Local Defect

Estimate of the portion of a patient's visual field loss that is local (i.e., not spread evenly across all portions of the visual field).

111855

Glaucoma Hemifield Test Analysis

An analysis of asymmetry between zones of the superior and inferior visual field. It is designed to be specific for defects due to glaucoma.

111856

Optical Fixation Measurements

The data output of an optical fixation monitoring process, consisting of a list of positive and negative numbers indicating the quality of patient fixation over the course of a visual field test. The value 0 represents the initial fixation. Negative numbers indicate a measuring error (i.e., the patient blinked). Positive numbers quantify the degree of eccentricity from initial fixation.

111900

Macula centered

An image of at least 15° angular subtend that is centered on the macula; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111901

Disc centered

An image of at least 15° angular subtend that is centered on the optic disc; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111902

Lesion centered

An image of any angular subtend that is centered on a lesion located in any region of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111903

Disc-macula centered

An image of at least 15° angular subtend centered midway between the disc and macula and containing at least a portion of the disc and both the disc and the macula; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111904

Mid-peripheral-superior

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator, and spanning both the superior-temporal and superior-nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111905

Mid-peripheral-superior temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator in the superior-temporal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111906

Mid-peripheral-temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator, and spanning both the superior-temporal and inferior-temporal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111907

Mid-peripheral-inferior temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator in the inferior-temporal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111908

Mid-peripheral-inferior

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator, and spanning both the inferior-temporal and inferior-nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111909

Mid-peripheral-inferior nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator in the inferior-nasal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111910

Mid-peripheral-nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator, and spanning both the superior-nasal and inferior-nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111911

Mid-peripheral-superior nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the central zone and the equator in the superior-nasal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111912

Peripheral-superior

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and the ora serrata, and spanning both the superior temporal and superior nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111913

Peripheral-superior temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata in the superior-temporal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111914

Peripheral-temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata, and spanning both the superior-temporal and inferior-temporal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111915

Peripheral-inferior temporal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata in the inferior-temporal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111916

Peripheral-inferior

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata, and spanning both the inferior-temporal and inferior-nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111917

Peripheral-inferior nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata in the inferior-nasal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111918

Peripheral-nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata, and spanning both the superior-nasal and inferior-nasal quadrants of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111919

Peripheral-superior nasal

An image of at least 15° angular subtend positioned between the equator and ora serrata in the superior-nasal quadrant of the fundus; see Section U.1.8 “Relative Image Position Definitions” in PS3.17 .

111920

Time domain

Identifies the use of physical signals with respect to time to capture information.

111921

Spectral domain

Identifies the use of physical signals with respect to multiple frequencies to capture information.

111922

No corneal compensation

No compensation algorithm for corneal birefringence.

111923

Corneal birefringence compensation

Algorithm to compensate for variability in corneal birefringence.

111924

Retinal topography

Measurement of the retinal surface contour relative to an assigned datum plane.

111925

Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness

Measurement approximating the distance related to the structure between the internal limiting membrane (ILM) and the outer boarder of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL); see Section III.6 “Retinal Thickness Definition” in PS3.17 .

111926

Ganglion cell complex thickness

Measurement approximating the distance related to the structure between the ILM and the outer border of the inner plexiform layer (IPL), called the ganglion cell complex (GCC); see Section III.6 “Retinal Thickness Definition” in PS3.17 .

111927

Total retinal thickness (ILM to IS-OS)

Measurement approximating the distance related to the structure between the ILM and the inner-outer segment junction (IS-OS); see Section III.6 “Retinal Thickness Definition” in PS3.17 .

111928

Total retinal thickness (ILM to RPE)

Measurement approximating the distance related to the structure between the ILM and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE); see Section III.6 “Retinal Thickness Definition” in PS3.17 .

111929

Total retinal thickness (ILM to BM)

Measurement approximating the distance related to the structure between the ILM and the Bruch's membrane (BM); see Section III.6 “Retinal Thickness Definition” in PS3.17 .

111930

Absolute ophthalmic thickness

Thickness of a component of the posterior segment of the eye. E.g., thickness of retina, choroid, etc.

111931

Thickness deviation category from normative data

Ophthalmic Thickness map based upon statistical significance category (such as percentile) from a normative data set.

111932

Thickness deviation from normative data

Ophthalmic Thickness map based upon deviation (such as microns) from a normative data set.

111933

Related ophthalmic thickness map

Ophthalmic Thickness Map related to another Ophthalmic Thickness Map or another SOP Instance.

111934

Disc-Fovea

An anatomic point centered midway between the disc and fovea centralis.

111935

p>5%

Assuming the null hypothesis is true, the conditional percent probability of observing this result is not statistically significant.

111936

p<5%

Assuming the null hypothesis is true, the conditional percent probability of observing this result is statistically significant, 95% unlikely to happen by chance.

111937

p<2%

Assuming the null hypothesis is true, the conditional percent probability of observing this result is statistically significant, 98% unlikely to happen by chance.

111938

p<1%

Assuming the null hypothesis is true, the conditional percent probability of observing this result is statistically significant, 99% unlikely to happen by chance.

111939

p<0.5%

Assuming the null hypothesis is true, the conditional percent probability of observing this result is statistically significant, 99.5% unlikely to happen by chance.

111940

Corneal axial power map

A two dimensional representation of the axial curvature of the cornea. Axial curvature is calculated from the reciprocal of the distance from a point on a meridian normal at the point to the corneal topographer axis. Also known as sagittal curvature.

111941

Corneal instantaneous power map

A two dimensional representation of the instantaneous curvature of the cornea. Instantaneous curvature is calculated from the reciprocal of the distance from a point on a meridian normal at the point to the center of curvature of that point. Also called tangential curvature.

111942

Corneal refractive power map

A two dimensional representation of the refractive power of the cornea. Corneal refractive power is calculated using Snell's Law.

111943

Corneal elevation map

A two dimensional representation of the elevation of the cornea. Elevation is calculated as the distance from a point on the corneal surface to a point on a reference surface along a line parallel to the corneal topographer axis. For the purpose of visualization the reference surface is usually a sphere or an ellipse.

111944

Corneal wavefront map

A two dimensional representation of a wavefront aberration surface of the cornea. Wavefront aberration surface is calculated from the corneal elevation data fit with either the Zernike polynomial series or the Fourier Series. Maps generally display total aberrations and selectable higher order aberrations.

111945

Elevation-based corneal tomographer

A device that measures corneal anterior surface shape using elevation-based methods (stereographic and light slit-based). Rasterstereography images a grid pattern illuminating the fluorescein dyed tear film with 2 cameras to produce 3D. Slit-based devices scan the cornea, usually by rotation about the instrument axis centered on the cornea vertex.

111946

Reflection-based corneal topographer

A reflection-based device that projects a pattern of light onto the cornea and an image of the reflection of that pattern from the tear film is recorded in one video frame. Light patterns include the circular mire pattern (Placido disc) and spot matrix patterns. Sequential scanning of light spots reflected from the corneal surface is also used requiring multiple video frames for recording.

111947

Interferometry-based corneal tomographer

An Interference-based device that projects a beam of light onto and through the cornea. Light reflected from within the cornea is combined with a reference beam giving rise to an interference pattern. Appropriately scanned, this imaging is used to construct 3-dimensional images of the cornea from anterior to posterior surfaces. E.g., swept source OCT.

112000

Chest CAD Report

A structured report containing the results of computer-aided detection or diagnosis applied to chest imaging and associated clinical information.

112001

Opacity

The shadow of an absorber that attenuates the X-Ray beam more effectively than do surrounding absorbers. In a radiograph, any circumscribed area that appears more nearly white (of lesser photometric density) than its surround [Fraser and Pare].

112002

Series Instance UID

A unique identifier for a series of DICOM SOP instances.

112003

Associated Chest Component

A named anatomic region within the chest cavity.

112004

Abnormal interstitial pattern

A collection of opacities detected within the continuum of loose connective tissue throughout the lung, that is not expected in a diagnostically normal radiograph.

112005

Radiographic anatomy

A type of anatomy that is expected to be detectable on a radiographic (X-Ray based) image.

112006

Distribution Descriptor

Characteristic of the extent of spreading of a finding or feature.

112007

Border definition

Characteristic of the clarity of the boundary or edges of a finding or feature.

112008

Site involvement

The part(s) of the anatomy affected or encompassed by a finding or feature.

112009

Type of Content

Characteristic of the matter or substance within a finding or feature.

112010

Texture Descriptor

Characteristic of the surface or consistency of a finding or feature.

112011

Positioner Primary Angle

Position of the X-Ray beam about the patient from the RAO to LAO direction where movement from RAO to vertical is positive.

112012

Positioner Secondary Angle

Position of the X-Ray beam about the patient from the caudal to cranial direction where movement from caudal to vertical is positive.

112013

Location in Chest

The zone, lobe or segment within the chest cavity in which a finding or feature is situated.

112014

Orientation Descriptor

Vertical refers to orientation parallel to the superior-inferior (cephalad-caudad) axis of the body, with horizontal being perpendicular to this, and an oblique orientation having projections in both the horizontal and vertical.

112015

Border shape

Characteristic of the shape formed by the boundary or edges of a finding or feature.

112016

Baseline Category

Indicates whether a finding was considered a target lesion, non-target lesion, or non-lesion during evaluation of a baseline series, according to a method such as RECIST.

112017

Cavity extent as percent of volume

The extent of a detected cavity, represented as the percent of the surrounding volume that it occupies.

112018

Calcification extent as percent of surface

The extent of a detected calcification, represented as the percent of the surrounding surface that it occupies.

112019

Calcification extent as percent of volume

The extent of a detected calcification, represented as the percent of the surrounding volume that it occupies.

112020

Response Evaluation

A heading for the reporting of response evaluation for treatment of solid tumors.

112021

Response Evaluation Method

The system applied in the reporting of response evaluation for treatment of solid tumors.

112022

RECIST

Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors; see Normative References.

112023

Composite Feature Modifier

A term that further specifies the name of an item that is an inferred correlation relating two or more individual findings or features.

112024

Single Image Finding Modifier

A term that further specifies the name of an item that was detected on one image.

112025

Size Descriptor

A qualitative descriptor for the extent of a finding or feature.

112026

Width Descriptor

A qualitative descriptor for the thickness of tubular structures, such as blood vessels.

112027

Opacity Descriptor

A characteristic that further describes the nature of an opacity.

112028

Abnormal Distribution of Anatomic Structure

The type of adverse affect that a finding or feature is having on the surrounding anatomy.

112029

WHO

Response evaluation method as defined in chapter 5, "Reporting of Response" of the WHO Handbook for Reporting Results for Cancer Treatment; see Normative References.

112030

Calcification Descriptor

Identification of the morphology of detected calcifications.

112031

Attenuation Coefficient

A quantitative numerical statement of the relative attenuation of the X-Ray beam at a specified point. Usually expressed in Hounsfield units [referred to as CT Number in Fraser and Pare].

112032

Threshold Attenuation Coefficient

An X-Ray attenuation coefficient that is used as a threshold. E.g., in calcium scoring.

112033

Abnormal opacity

An opacity that is not expected in a diagnostically normal radiograph.

112034

Calculation Description

A textual description of the mathematical method of calculation that resulted in a calculated value.

112035

Performance of Pediatric and Adult Chest Radiography, ACR

American College of Radiology. ACR Standard for the Performance of Pediatric and Adult Chest Radiography. In: Standards. Reston, Va: 2001:95-98.

112036

ACR Position Statement

American College of Radiology. ACR Position Statement for Quality Control and Improvement, Safety, Infection Control, and Patient Concerns. In: Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards. Reston, Va: 2001:iv.

112037

Non-lesion Modifier

A descriptor for a non-lesion object finding or feature, used to indicate whether the object was detected as being internal or external to the patient's body.

112038

Osseous Modifier

A concept modifier for an Osseous Anatomy, or bone related, finding.

112039

Tracking Identifier

A text label used for tracking a finding or feature, potentially across multiple reporting objects, over time. This label shall be unique within the domain in which it is used.

112040

Tracking Unique Identifier

A unique identifier used for tracking a finding or feature, potentially across multiple reporting objects, over time.

112041

Target Lesion Complete Response

Disappearance of all target lesions.

112042

Target Lesion Partial Response

At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the Longest Diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum Longest Diameter.

112043

Target Lesion Progressive Disease

At least a 20% increase in the sum of the Longest Diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum Longest Diameter recorded since the treatment started, or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

112044

Target Lesion Stable Disease

Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for Partial Response nor sufficient increase to qualify for Progressive Disease, taking as reference the smallest sum Longest Diameter since the treatment started.

112045

Non-Target Lesion Complete Response

Disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level.

112046

Non-Target Lesion Incomplete Response or Stable Disease

Persistence of one or more non-target lesions and/or maintenance of tumor marker level above the normal limits.

112047

Non-Target Lesion Progressive Disease

Appearance of one or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions.

112048

Current Response

The current response evaluation for treatment of solid tumors, according to a method such as RECIST.

112049

Best Overall Response

Best response recorded from the start of the treatment until disease progression/recurrence, taking as reference for Progressive Disease the smallest measurements recorded since the treatment started, according to a method such as RECIST.

112050

Anatomic Identifier

A text identifier of an anatomic feature when a multiplicity of features of that type may be present, such as "Rib 1", "Rib 2" or thoracic vertebrae "T1" or "T2".

112051

Measurement of Response

A measured or calculated evaluation of response. E.g., according to a method such as RECIST, the value would be the calculated sum of the lengths of the longest axes of a set of target lesions.

112052

Bronchovascular

Of or relating to a bronchial (lung) specific channel for the conveyance of a body fluid.

112053

Osseous

Of, relating to, or composed of bone.

112054

Secondary pulmonary lobule

The smallest unit of lung surrounded by connective tissue septa; the unit of lung subtended by any bronchiole that gives off three to five terminal bronchioles [Fraser and Pare].

112055

Agatston scoring method

A method of calculating an overall calcium score, reflecting the calcification of coronary arteries, based on the maximum X-Ray attenuation coefficient and the area of calcium deposits.

112056

Volume scoring method

A method of calculating an overall calcium score, reflecting the calcification of coronary arteries, based on the volume of each calcification, typically expressed in mm3.

112057

Mass scoring method

A method of calculating an overall calcium score, reflecting the calcification of coronary arteries, based on the total mass of calcification, typically expressed in mg.

112058

Calcium score

A measure often arrived at through calculation of findings from CT examination, which is a common predictor of significant stenosis of the coronary arteries.

112059

Primary complex

The combination of a focus of pneumonia due to a primary infection with granulomas in the draining hilar or mediastinal lymph nodes [Fraser and Pare].

112060

Oligemia

General or local decrease in the apparent width of visible pulmonary vessels, suggesting less than normal blood flow (reduced blood flow) [Fraser and Pare].

112061

Abnormal lines (1D)

Linear opacity of very fine width, i.e., a nearly one dimensional opacity.

112062

Abnormal lucency

Area of abnormal very low X-Ray attenuation, typically lower than aerated lung when occurring in or projecting over lung, or lower than soft tissue when occurring in or projecting over soft tissue.

112063

Abnormal calcifications

A calcific opacity within the lung that may be organized, but does not display the trabecular organization of true bone [Fraser and Pare].

112064

Abnormal texture

Relatively homogeneous, extended, pattern of abnormal opacity in the lung, typically low in contrast.

112065

Reticulonodular pattern

A collection of innumerable small, linear, and nodular opacities that together produce a composite appearance resembling a net with small superimposed nodules. The reticular and nodular elements are dimensionally of similar magnitude [Fraser and Pare].

112066

Beaded septum sign

Irregular septal thickening that suggests the appearance of a row of beads; usually a sign of lymphangitic carcinomatosis, but may also occur rarely in sarcoidosis [Fraser and Pare].

112067

Nodular pattern

A collection of innumerable, small discrete opacities ranging in diameter from 2-10 mm, generally uniform in size and widespread in distribution, and without marginal spiculation [Fraser and Pare].

112068

Pseudoplaque

An irregular band of peripheral pulmonary opacity adjacent to visceral pleura that simulates the appearance of a pleural plaque and is formed by coalescence of small nodules [Fraser and Pare] .

112069

Signet-ring sign

A ring of opacities (usually representing a dilated, thick-walled bronchus) in association with a smaller, round, soft tissue opacity (the adjacent pulmonary artery) suggesting a "signet ring" [Fraser and Pare].

112070

Air bronchiologram

Equivalent of air bronchogram, but in airways assumed to be bronchioles because of peripheral location and diameter [Fraser and Pare].

112071

Air bronchogram

Radiographic shadow of an air-containing bronchus; presumed to represent an air-containing segment of the bronchial tree (identity often inferred) [Fraser and Pare].

112072

Air crescent

Air in a crescentic shape in a nodule or mass, in which the air separates the outer wall of the lesion from an inner sequestrum, which most commonly is a fungus ball of Aspergillusspecies [Fraser and Pare].

112073

Halo sign

Ground-glass opacity surrounding the circumference of a nodule or mass. May be a sign of invasive aspergillosis or hemorrhage of various causes [Fraser and Pare].

112074

Target Lesion at Baseline

Flag denoting that this lesion was identified, at baseline, as a target lesion intended for tracking over time [RECIST].

112075

Non-Target Lesion at Baseline

Flag denoting that this lesion was not identified, at baseline, as a target lesion, and was not intended for tracking over time [RECIST].

112076

Non-Lesion at Baseline

Flag denoting that this finding was identified, at baseline, as a category other than a lesion, and was not intended for tracking over time [RECIST].

112077

Vasoconstriction

Local or general reduction in the caliber of visible pulmonary vessels, presumed to result from decreased flow occasioned by contraction of muscular pulmonary arteries [Fraser and Pare].

112078

Vasodilation

Local or general increase in the width of visible pulmonary vessels resulting from increased pulmonary blood flow [Fraser and Pare].

112079

Architectural distortion

A manifestation of lung disease in which bronchi, pulmonary vessels, a fissure or fissures, or septa of secondary pulmonary lobules are abnormally displaced [Fraser and Pare].

112080

Mosaic perfusion

A patchwork of regions of varied attenuation, interpreted as secondary to regional differences in perfusion [Fraser and Pare].

112081

Pleonemia

Increased blood flow to the lungs or a portion thereof, manifested by a general or local increase in the width of visible pulmonary vessels [Fraser and Pare].

112082

Interface

The common boundary between the shadows of two juxtaposed structures or tissues of different texture or opacity (edge, border) [Fraser and Pare].

112083

Line

A longitudinal opacity no greater than 2 mm in width [Fraser and Pare].

112084

Lucency

The shadow of an absorber that attenuates the primary X-Ray beam less effectively than do surrounding absorbers. In a radiograph, any circumscribed area that appears more nearly black (of greater photometric density) than its surround [Fraser and Pare].

112085

Midlung window

A midlung region, characterized by the absence of large blood vessels and by a paucity of small blood vessels, that corresponds to the minor fissure and adjacent peripheral lung [Fraser and Pare].

112086

Carina angle

The angle formed by the right and left main bronchi at the tracheal bifurcation [Fraser and Pare].

112087

Centrilobular structures

The pulmonary artery and its immediate branches in a secondary lobule; HRCT depicts these vessels in certain cases; a.k.a. core structures or lobular core structures [Fraser and Pare].

112088

Anterior junction line

A vertically oriented linear or curvilinear opacity approximately 1-2 mm wide, commonly projected on the tracheal air shadow [Fraser and Pare].

112089

Posterior junction line

A vertically oriented, linear or curvilinear opacity approximately 2 mm wide, commonly projected on the tracheal air shadow, and usually slightly concave to the right [Fraser and Pare].

112090

Azygoesophageal recess interface

A space in the right side of the mediastinum into which the medial edge of the right lower lobe extends [Fraser and Pare].

112091

Paraspinal line

A vertically oriented interface usually seen in a frontal chest radiograph to the left of the thoracic vertebral column [Fraser and Pare].

112092

Posterior tracheal stripe

A vertically oriented linear opacity ranging in width from 2-5 mm, extending from the thoracic inlet to the bifurcation of the trachea, and visible only on lateral radiographs of the chest [Fraser and Pare].

112093

Right tracheal stripe

A vertically oriented linear opacity approximately 2-3 mm wide extending from the thoracic inlet to the right tracheobronchial angle [Fraser and Pare].

112094

Stripe

A longitudinal composite opacity measuring 2-5 mm in width; acceptable when limited to anatomic structures within the mediastinum [Fraser and Pare].

112095

Hiatus

A gap or passage through an anatomical part or organ; especially : a gap through which another part or organ passes.

112096

Rib Scalene Tubercle

A small rounded elevation or eminence on the first rib for the attachment of the scalenus anterior.

112097

Vertebral Intervertebral Notch

A groove that serves for the transmission of the vertebral artery.

112098

Subscapular Fossa

The concave depression of the anterior surface of the scapula.

112099

Scapular Spine

A sloping ridge dividing the dorsal surface of the scapula into the supraspinatous fossa (above), and the infraspinatous fossa (below).

112100

Scapular Supraspinatus Fossa

The portion of the dorsal surface of the scapula above the scapular spine.

112101

Scapular Infraspinatus Fossa

The portion of the dorsal surface of the scapula below the scapular spine.

112102

Aortic knob

The portion of the aortic arch that defines the transition between its ascending and descending limbs.

112103

Arch of the Azygos vein

Section of Azygos vein near the fourth thoracic vertebra, where it arches forward over the root of the right lung, and ends in the superior vena cava, just before that vessel pierces the pericardium.

112104

Air-fluid level

A local collection of gas and liquid that, when traversed by a horizontal X-Ray beam, creates a shadow characterized by a sharp horizontal interface between gas density above and liquid density below [Fraser and Pare].

112105

Corona radiata

A circumferential pattern of fine linear spicules, approximately 5 mm long, extending outward from the margin of a solitary pulmonary nodule through a zone of relative lucency [Fraser and Pare].

112106

Honeycomb pattern

A number of closely approximated ring shadows representing air spaces 5-10 mm in diameter with walls 2-3 mm thick that resemble a true honeycomb; implies "end-stage" lung [Fraser and Pare].

112107

Fleischner's line(s)

A straight, curved, or irregular linear opacity that is visible in multiple projections; usually situated in the lower half of the lung; vary markedly in length and width [Fraser and Pare].

112108

Intralobular lines

Fine linear opacities present in a lobule when the intralobular interstitium is thickened. When numerous, they may appear as a fine reticular pattern [Fraser and Pare].

112109

Kerley A line

Essentially straight linear opacity 2-6 cm in length and 1-3 mm in width, usually in an upper lung zone [Fraser and Pare].

112110

Kerley B line

A straight linear opacity 1.5-2 cm in length and 1-2 mm in width, usually at the lung base [Fraser and Pare].

112111

Kerley C lines

A group of branching, linear opacities producing the appearing of a fine net, at the lung base [Fraser and Pare].

112112

Parenchymal band

Elongated opacity, usually several millimeters wide and up to about 5 cm long, often extending to the pleura, which may be thickened and retracted at the site of contact [Fraser and Pare].

112113

Reticular pattern

A collection of innumerable small linear opacities that together produce an appearance resembling a net [Fraser and Pare].

112114

Septal line(s)

Usually used in the plural, a generic term for linear opacities of varied distribution produced when the interstitium between pulmonary lobules is thickened [Fraser and Pare].

112115

Subpleural line

A thin curvilinear opacity, a few millimeters or less in thickness, usually less than 1 cm from the pleural surface and paralleling the pleura [Fraser and Pare].

112116

Tramline shadow

Parallel or slightly convergent linear opacities that suggest the planar projection of tubular structures and that correspond in location and orientation to elements of the bronchial tree [Fraser and Pare].

112117

Tubular shadow

Paired, parallel, or slightly convergent linear opacities presumed to represent the walls of a tubular structure seen en face; used if the anatomic nature of a shadow is obscure [Fraser and Pare].

112118

Density

The opacity of a radiographic shadow to visible light; film blackening; the term should never be used to mean an "opacity" or "radiopacity" [Fraser and Pare].

112119

Dependent opacity

Subpleural increased attenuation in dependent lung. The increased attenuation disappears when the region of lung is nondependent; a.k.a. dependent increased attenuation [Fraser and Pare].

112120

Ground glass opacity

Hazy increased attenuation of lung, but with preservation of bronchial and vascular margins; caused by partial filling of air spaces, interstitial thickening, partial collapse of alveoli, normal expiration, or increased capillary blood volume [Fraser and Pare].

112121

Infiltrate

Any ill-defined opacity in the lung [Fraser and Pare].

112122

Micronodule

Discrete, small, round, focal opacity of at least soft tissue attenuation and with a diameter no greater than 7 mm [Fraser and Pare].

112123

Phantom tumor (pseudotumor)

A shadow produced by a local collection of fluid in one of the interlobar fissures, usually elliptic in one radiographic projection and rounded in the other, resembling a tumor [Fraser and Pare].

112124

Shadow

Any perceptible discontinuity in film blackening attributed to the attenuation of the X-Ray beam by a specific anatomic absorber or lesion on or within the body of the patient; to be employed only when more specific identification is not possible [Fraser and Pare].

112125

Small irregular opacities

Term used to define a reticular pattern specific to pneumoconioses [Fraser and Pare].

112126

Small rounded opacities

Term used to define a nodular pattern specific to pneumoconioses [Fraser and Pare].

112127

Tree-in-bud sign

Nodular dilation of centrilobular branching structures that resembles a budding tree and represents exudative bronchiolar dilation [Fraser and Pare].

112128

Granular pattern

Any extended, finely granular pattern of pulmonary opacity within which normal anatomic details are partly obscured [Fraser and Pare].

112129

Miliary pattern

A collection of tiny discrete opacities in the lungs, each measuring 2 mm or less in diameter, generally uniform in size and widespread in distribution [Fraser and Pare].

112130

Mosaic pattern

Generalized pattern of relatively well defined areas in the lung having different X-Ray attenuations due to a longstanding underlying

pulmonary disease.

112131

Extremely small

A qualitative descriptor of a size that is dramatically less than typical.

112132

Very small

A qualitative descriptor of a size that is considerably less than typical.

112133

Too small

A qualitative descriptor of a size that is so small as to be abnormal versus expected size.

112134

Elliptic

Shaped like an ellipse (oval).

112135

Lobulated

A border shape that is made up of, provided with, or divided into lobules (small lobes, curved or rounded projections or divisions).

112136

Spiculated

Radially orientated border shape.

112137

Sharply defined

The border of a shadow (opacity) is sharply defined [Fraser and Pare].

112138

Distinctly defined

The border of a shadow (opacity) is distinctly defined [Fraser and Pare].

112139

Well demarcated

The border of a shadow (opacity) is well distinct from adjacent structures [Fraser and Pare].

112140

Sharply demarcated

The border of a shadow (opacity) is sharply distinct from adjacent structures [Fraser and Pare].

112141

Poorly demarcated

The border of a shadow (opacity) is poorly distinct from adjacent structures [Fraser and Pare].

112142

Circumscribed

A shadow (opacity) possessing a complete or nearly complete visible border [Fraser and Pare].

112143

Air

Inspired atmospheric gas. The word is sometimes used to describe gas within the body regardless of its composition or site [Fraser and Pare].

112144

Soft tissue

Material having X-Ray attenuation properties similar to muscle.

112145

Calcium

Material having X-Ray attenuation properties similar to calcium, a silver-white bivalent metallic element occurring in plants and animals.

112146

Acinar

A pulmonary opacity 4-8 mm in diameter, presumed to represent anatomic acinus, or a collection of opacities in the lung, each measuring 4-8 mm in diameter, and together producing an extended, homogeneous shadow [Fraser and Pare].

112147

Air space

The gas-containing portion of the lung parenchyma, including the acini and excluding the interstitium [Fraser and Pare].

112148

Fibronodular

Sharply defined, approximately circular opacities occurring singly or in clusters, usually in the upper lobes [Fraser and Pare].

112149

Fluffy

A shadow (opacity) that is ill-defined, lacking clear-cut margins [Fraser and Pare].

112150

Linear

A shadow resembling a line; any elongated opacity of approximately uniform width [Fraser and Pare].

112151

Profusion

The number of small opacities per unit area or zone of lung. In the International Labor Organization (ILO) classification of radiographs of the pneumoconioses, the qualifiers 0 through 3 subdivide the profusion into 4 categories. The profusion categories may be further subdivided by employing a 12-point scale [Fraser and Pare].

112152

Silhouette sign

The effacement of an anatomic soft tissue border by either a normal anatomic structure or a pathologic state such as airlessness of adjacent lung or accumulation of fluid in the contiguous pleural space; useful in detecting and localizing an opacity along the axis of the X-Ray beam [Fraser and Pare].

112153

Subpleural

Situated or occurring between the pleura and the body wall.

112154

Bat's wing distribution

Spatial arrangement of opacities that bears vague resemblance to the shape of a bat in flight; bilaterally symmetric [Fraser and Pare].

112155

Butterfly distribution

Spatial arrangement of opacities that bears vague resemblance to the shape of a butterfly in flight; bilaterally symmetric [Fraser and Pare].

112156

Centrilobular

Referring to the region of the bronchioloarteriolar core of a secondary pulmonary lobule [Fraser and Pare].

112157

Coalescent

The joining together of a number of opacities into a single opacity [Fraser and Pare].

112158

Lobar

Of or relating to a lobe (a curved or rounded projection or division). E.g., involving an entire lobe of the lung.

112159

Hyper-acute

Extremely or excessively acute, as a qualitative measure of severity.

112160

Homogeneous (uniform opacity)

Of uniform opacity or texture throughout [Fraser and Pare].

112161

Inhomogeneous

Lack of homogeneity in opacity or texture.

112162

Target

Discrete opacity centrally within a larger opacity, as a calcification descriptor.

112163

Fibrocalcific

Pertaining to sharply defined, linear, and/or nodular opacities containing calcification(s) [Fraser and Pare].

112164

Flocculent

Calcifications made up of loosely aggregated particles, resembling wool.

112165

Difference in border shape

A change in the shape formed by the boundary or edges of a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-0517E, SRT, "Difference in border shape")

112166

Difference in border definition

A change in the clarity of the boundary or edges of a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-05166, SRT, "Difference in border definition")

112167

Difference in distribution

A change in the extent of spreading of a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-0516C, SRT, "Difference in distribution")

112168

Difference in site involvement

A change in the part(s) of the anatomy affected or encompassed by a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-05170, SRT, "Difference in site involvement")

112169

Difference in Type of Content

A change in the matter or substance within a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-05167, SRT, "Difference in substance")

112170

Difference in Texture

A change in the surface or consistency of a finding or feature.

Retired. Replaced by (F-0516A, SRT, "Difference in texture")

112171

Fiducial mark

A location in image space, which may or may not correspond to an anatomical reference, which is often used for registering data sets.

112172

Portacath

Connected to an injection chamber placed under the skin in the upper part of the chest. When it is necessary to inject some drug, a specific needle is put in the chamber through the skin and a silicon membrane. The advantage of a portacath is that it may be left in place several months contrarily of "classical" catheters.

112173

Chest tube

A tube inserted into the chest wall from outside the body, for drainage. Sometimes used for collapsed lung. Usually connected to a receptor placed lower than the insertion site.

112174

Central line

A tube placed into the subclavian vein to deliver medication directly into the venous system.

112175

Kidney stent

A stent is a tube inserted into another tube. Kidney stent is a tube that is inserted into the kidney, ureter, and bladder, to help drain urine. Usually inserted through a scoping device presented through the urethra.

112176

Pancreatic stent

A stent is a tube inserted into another tube. Pancreatic stent is inserted through the common bile duct to the pancreatic duct, to drain bile.

112177

Nipple ring

A non-lesion object that appears to be a circular band, attached to the body via pierced nipple.

112178

Coin

A non-lesion object that appears to be a flat round piece of metal.

112179

Minimum Attenuation Coefficient

The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible; the least of a set of X-Ray attenuation coefficients.

112180

Maximum Attenuation Coefficient

The greatest quantity or value attainable or attained; the largest of a set of X-Ray attenuation coefficients.

112181

Mean Attenuation Coefficient

The value that is computed by dividing the sum of a set of X-Ray attenuation coefficients by the number of values .

112182

Median Attenuation Coefficient

The value in an ordered set of X-Ray attenuation coefficients, below and above which there is an equal number of values.

112183

Standard Deviation of Attenuation Coefficient

For a set of X-Ray attenuation coefficients: 1) a measure of the dispersion of a frequency distribution that is the square root of the arithmetic mean of the squares of the deviation of each of the class frequencies from the arithmetic mean of the frequency distribution; 2) a parameter that indicates the way in which a probability function or a probability density function is centered around its mean and that is equal to the square root of the moment in which the deviation from the mean is squared.

112184

Performance of Pediatric and Adult Thoracic CT

American College of Radiology. ACR Standard for the Performance of Pediatric and Adult Thoracic Computed Tomography (CT). In: Standards. Reston, Va: 2001:103-107.

112185

Performance of CT for Detection of Pulmonary Embolism in Adults

American College of Radiology. ACR Standard for the Performance of Computed Tomography for the Detection of Pulmonary Embolism in Adults. In: Standards. Reston, Va: 2001:109-113.

112186

Performance of High-Resolution CT of the Lungs in Adults

American College of Radiology. ACR Standard for the Performance of High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) of the Lungs in Adults. In: Standards. Reston, Va: 2001:115-118.

112187

Unspecified method of calculation

The method of calculation of a measurement or other type of numeric value is not specified.

112188

Two-dimensional method

The calculation method was performed in two-dimensional space.

112189

Three-dimensional method

The calculation method was performed in three-dimensional space.

112191

Breast tissue density

The relative density of parenchymal tissue as a proportion of breast volume.

112192

Volume of parenchymal tissue

The volume of parenchymal tissue.

112193

Volume of breast

The volume of the breast.

112194

Mass of parenchymal tissue

The mass of parenchymal tissue.

112195

Mass of breast

The mass of the breast.

112196

Area of Vascular Calcification

A measured or calculated area of vascular calcification.

112197

Volume of Vascular Calcification

A measured or calculated volume of vascular calcification.

112198

Percentage of Vascular Calcification

A measured or calculated percentage of vascular calcification.

112199

Mass of Vascular Calcification

A measured or calculated mass of vascular calcification.

112200

Average calcification distance in a calcification cluster

The average nearest neighbor distance of all individual microcalcifications in a cluster.

112201

Standard deviation distance of calcifications in a cluster

The standard deviation of nearest neighbor distance of all individual microcalcifications in a cluster.

112220

Colon CAD Report

A structured report containing the results of computer-aided detection or diagnosis applied to colon imaging and associated clinical information.

112222

Colon Overall Assessment

Overall interpretation of the colon using C-RADS categorization system.

112224

Image Set Properties

Characteristics of a set of images.

112225

Slice Thickness

Nominal slice thickness, in mm.

112226

Spacing between slices

Distance between contiguous images, measured from the center-to-center of each image.

112227

Frame of Reference UID

Uniquely identifies groups of composite instances that have the same coordinate system that conveys spatial and/or temporal information.

112228

Recumbent Patient Position with respect to gravity

Patient orientation with respect to downward direction (gravity).

112229

Identifying Segment

Distinguishes a part of a segmentation.

112232

Polyp stalk width

The diameter of a polyp stalk measured perpendicular to the axis of the stalk.

112233

Distance from anus

The length of the path following the centerline of the colon from the anus to the area of interest.

112238

Anatomic non-colon

A location in the body that is outside the colon.

112240

C0 - Inadequate Study/Awaiting Prior Comparisons

An inadequate study or a study that is awaiting prior comparisons. The study may have inadequate preparation and cannot exclude lesions greater than or equal to ten millimeters owing to presence of fluid or feces. The study may have inadequate insufflation where one or more colonic segments collapsed on both views. Based on "CT Colonography Reporting and Data System: A Consensus Proposal", Radiology, July 2005; 236:3-9.

112241

C1 - Normal Colon or Benign Lesion

The study has a normal colon or benign lesion, with the recommendation to continue routine screening. The study has no visible abnormalities of the colon. The study has no polyps greater than six millimeters. The study may have lipoma, inverted diverticulum, or nonneoplastic findings, such as colonic diverticula. Based on "CT Colonography Reporting and Data System: A Consensus Proposal", Radiology, July 2005; 236:3-9.

112242

C2 - Intermediate Polyp or Indeterminate Finding

The study has an intermediate polyp or indeterminate finding and surveillance or colonoscopy is recommended. There may be intermediate polyps between six and nine millimeters and there are less than three in number. The study may have an intermediate finding and cannot exclude a polyp that is greater than or equal to six millimeters in a technically adequate exam. Based on "CT Colonography Reporting and Data System: A Consensus Proposal", Radiology, July 2005; 236:3-9.

112243

C3 - Polyp, Possibly Advanced Adenoma

The study has a polyp, possibly advanced adenoma, and a follow-up colonoscopy is recommended. The study has a polyp greater than or equal to ten millimeters or the study has three or more polyps that are each between six to nine millimeters. Based on "CT Colonography Reporting and Data System: A Consensus Proposal", Radiology, July 2005; 236:3-9.

112244

C4 - Colonic Mass, Likely Malignant

The study has a colonic mass, likely malignant, and surgical consultation is recommended. The lesion compromises bowel lumen and demonstrates extracolonic invasion. Based on "CT Colonography Reporting and Data System: A Consensus Proposal", Radiology, July 2005; 236:3-9.

112248

ACR Guideline, Performance of Adult CT Colonography

American College of Radiology Practice Guideline for the Performance of Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography in Adults. In: Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards.Reston, Va: American College of Radiology;2006:371-376.

112249

ACR Standard, CT medical physics performance monitoring

American College of Radiology Technical Standard for Diagnostic Medical Physics Performance Monitoring of Computed Tomography (CT) Equipment. In: Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards.Reston, Va: American College of Radiology;2006:945-948.

112300

AP+45

View Orientation Modifier indicates that the view orientation of the imaging plane is rotated +45° along the cranial-caudal axis.

112301

AP-45

View Orientation Modifier indicates that the view orientation of the imaging plane is rotated -45° along the cranial-caudal axis.

112302

Anatomical axis of femur

The axis following the shaft of the femur.

112303

Acetabular Center of Rotation

Center of Rotation of the natural Acetabulum.

112304

Femur Head Center of Rotation

Center of Rotation of the natural femur head.

112305

Acetabular Cup Shell

Prosthetic component implanted into the acetabulum. Provides hold for the insert that is mounted inside the cup.

112306

Acetabular Cup Insert

Prosthetic pelvic joint component. Inserted into the cup, takes in the femoral head replacement.

112307

Acetabular Cup Monoblock

Prosthetic pelvic joint cup including insert.

112308

Femoral Head Ball Component

Component for Femoral Head Prosthesis where the conic intake for the stem neck can be exchanged.

Combined with a Femoral Head Cone Taper Component.

112309

Femoral Head Cone Taper Component

Exchangeable neck intake for composite femoral head prosthesis.

Combined with a Femoral Head Ball Component.

112310

Femoral Stem

Prosthesis Implanted into the femoral bone to provide force transmission between joint replacement and bone. On the proximal end a conic neck holds the femoral head replacement.

112311

Femoral Stem Distal Component

Distal half of a modular stem prosthesis system.

Combined with a Stem Proximal Component.

112312

Femoral Stem Proximal Component

Proximal half of a modular stem prosthesis system.

Combined with a Stem Distal Component.

112313

Femoral Stem Component

Stem prosthetic component with a modular insert for an exchangeable neck component.

Combined with a Neck Component.

112314

Neck Component

Prosthetic Neck to be combined with a Stem Component.

112315

Monoblock Stem

Prosthetic Stem and Femoral Head in one piece.

112316

Prosthetic Shaft Augment

A proximal attachment to the shaft used to compensate for bone deficiencies or bone loss.

112317

Femoral Head Resurfacing Component

Artificial femur head surface needed for the partial replacement of the femoral head where only the surface is replaced.

112318

Pinning

Fixation using a pin.

112319

Sewing

Fixation sewing several objects together.

112320

Bolting

Fixation using a bolt.

112321

Wedging

Fixation due to forcing an object into a narrow space.

112325

Distal Centralizer

Attachment to the distal end of a cemented stem assuring that the stem is in a central position inside the drilled femoral canal before cementation.

112340

Generic 2D Planning

Planning by an unspecified 2D method.

112341

Generic 3D Planning

Planning by an unspecified 3D method.

112342

Generic Planning for Hip Replacement

Planning of a Hip Replacement, by an unspecified method.

112343

Generic Planning for Knee Replacement

Planning of Knee Replacement, by an unspecified method.

112344

Müller Method Planning for Hip Replacement

Planning of Hip Replacement according to the procedure of M. E. Müller [Eggli et. al.1998].

112345

Implantation Plan

A Report containing the results of an Implantation Planning Activity.

112346

Selected Implant Component

A selection of one Implant Component.

112347

Component ID

Identification ID of an Implant Component.

112348

Implant Template

An implant template describing the properties (2D/3D geometry and other data) of one Implant Component.

112350

Component Connection

A connection of two Connected Implantation Plan Components.

112351

Mating Feature Set ID

ID of a Mating Feature Set in an Implant Component.

112352

Mating Feature ID

ID of the Mating Feature in a Mating Feature Set in an Implant Component.

112353

Spatial Registration

The Spatial Registration of one or more Implant Components.

112354

Patient Image

Patient Images used for an implantation planning activity.

112355

Assembly

A collection of Component Connections of Implant Components.

112356

User Selected Fiducial

Fiducials that are selected by the user and may or may not belong to anatomical landmarks.

112357

Derived Fiducial

Fiducials that represent geometric characteristics, such as center of rotation, and are derived from other fiducials.

112358

Information used for planning

All parameters and data that were used for the planning activity.

112359

Supporting Information

A description of the plan as encapsulated PDF SOP Instance.

112360

Implant Component List

A list of all Implant Components selected for an implantation.

112361

Patient Data Used During Planning

Reference to objects containing patient data that is used for planning.

112362

Degrees of Freedom Specification

A specification of the values from one or more Degrees of Freedom.

112363

Degree of Freedom ID

ID of one Degree of Freedom.

112364

Related Patient Data Not Used During Planning

Reference to objects containing patient data that were not used for planning but are somehow related.

112365

Related Implantation Reports

Implantation Reports that are somehow related. E.g., contemporaneous implantations that are independent.

112366

Implant Assembly Template

Implant Assembly Template.

112367

Planning Information for Intraoperative Usage

Information that is intended to be used intra-operatively.

112368

Implantation Patient Positioning

Position of the patient on the operating room table.

112369

Fiducial Intent

Intended use of the fiducial.

112370

Component Type

Type of an Implant Component.

112371

Manufacturer Implant Template

Implant Template released by the Manufacturer.

112372

Derived Planning Images

Images that are created by a planning application.

112373

Other Derived Planning Data

Data that is created by a planning application.

112374

Connected Implantation Plan Component

One Implant Component that is connected to another Implant Component.

112375

Planning Method

The method used for planning.

112376

Degree of Freedom Exact Translational Value

Defines the exact value that was planned for translation.

112377

Degree of Freedom Minimum Translational Value

Defines the minimum value that was planned for translation.

112378

Degree of Freedom Maximum Translational Value

Defines the maximum value that was planned for translation.

112379

Degree of Freedom Exact Rotational Translation Value

Defines the exact value that was planned for rotation.

112380

Degree of Freedom Minimum Rotational Value

Defines the minimum value that was planned for rotation.

112381

Degree of Freedom Maximum Rotational Value

Defines the maximum value that was planned for rotation.

112700

Peri-operative Photographic Imaging

Procedure step protocol for photographic imaging of surgical procedures, including photography of specimens collected.

112701

Gross Specimen Imaging

Procedure step protocol for imaging gross specimens, typically with a photographic camera (modality XC), and planning further dissection.

112702

Slide Microscopy

Procedure step protocol for imaging slide specimens.

112703

Whole Slide Imaging

Procedure step protocol for imaging slide specimens using a whole slide scanner.

112704

WSI 20X RGB

Procedure step protocol for imaging slide specimens using a whole slide scanner with a 20X nominal objective lens, in full color, with a single imaging focal plane across the image.

112705

WSI 40X RGB

Procedure step protocol for imaging slide specimens using a whole slide scanner with a 40X nominal objective lens, in full color, with a single imaging focal plane across the image.

112706

Illumination Method

Technique of illuminating specimen.

112707

Number of focal planes

Number of focal planes for a microscopy image acquisition.

112708

Focal plane Z offset

Nominal distance above a reference plane (typically a slide glass substrate top surface) of the focal plane.

112709

Magnification selection

Microscope magnification based on nominal objective lens power.

112710

Illumination wavelength

Nominal center wavelength for an imaging spectral band.

112711

Illumination spectral band

Name (coded) for an imaging spectral band.

112712

Optical filter type

Type of filter inserted into the optical imaging path.

112713

Tissue selection method

Technique for identifying tissue to be imaged versus area of slide not to be imaged.

112714

Multiple planes

Imaging performed at multiple imaging (focal) planes.

112715

5X

Nominal 5 power objective lens, resulting in a digital image at approximately 2 um/pixel spacing.

112716

10X

Nominal 10 power objective lens, resulting in a digital image at approximately 1 um/pixel spacing.

112717

20X

Nominal 20 power microscope objective lens, resulting in a digital image at approximately 0.5 um/pixel spacing.

112718

40X

Nominal 40 power microscope objective lens, with a combined condenser and objective lens numerical aperture of approximately 1.3, resulting in a digital image at approximately 0.25 um/pixel spacing.

112719

Nominal empty tile suppression

Equipment-specific nominal or default method for identifying tiles without tissue imaged for suppression from inclusion in image object.

112720

High threshold empty tile suppression

Equipment-specific high threshold method for identifying tiles without tissue imaged for suppression from inclusion in image object.

112721

No empty tile suppression

Tiles without tissue imaged are not suppressed from inclusion in image object.

113000

Of Interest

Of Interest.

113001

Rejected for Quality Reasons

Rejected for Quality Reasons.

113002

For Referring Provider

For Referring Provider.

113003

For Surgery

For Surgery.

113004

For Teaching

For Teaching.

113005

For Conference

For Conference.

113006

For Therapy

For Therapy.

113007

For Patient

For Patient.

113008

For Peer Review

For Peer Review.

113009

For Research

For Research.

113010

Quality Issue

Quality Issue.

113011

Document Title Modifier

Document Title Modifier.

113012

Key Object Description

Key Object Description.

113013

Best In Set

113014

Study

113015

Series

113016

Performed Procedure Step

113017

Stage-View

113018

For Printing

For Printing.

113020

For Report Attachment

Selection of information objects for attachment to the clinical report of the Current Requested Procedure.

113026

Double exposure

Double exposure.

113030

Manifest

A list of objects that have been exported out of one organizational domain into another domain. Typically, the first domain has no direct control over what the second domain will do with the objects.

113031

Signed Manifest

A signed list of objects that have been exported out of one organizational domain into another domain, referenced securely with either Digital Signatures or MACs. Typically, the first domain has no direct control over what the second domain will do with the objects.

113032

Complete Study Content

The list of objects that constitute a study at the time that the list was created.

113033

Signed Complete Study Content

The signed list of objects that constitute a study at the time that the list was created, referenced securely with either Digital Signatures or MACs.

113034

Complete Acquisition Content

The list of objects that were generated in a single procedure step.

113035

Signed Complete Acquisition Content

The signed list of objects that were generated in a single procedure step, referenced securely with either Digital Signatures or MACs.

113036

Group of Frames for Display

A list of frames or single-frame or entire multi-frame instances that together constitute a set for some purpose, such as might be displayed together in the same viewport, as distinct from another set that might be displayed in a separate viewport.

113037

Rejected for Patient Safety Reasons

List of objects whose use is potentially harmful to the patient. E.g., an improperly labeled image could lead to dangerous surgical decisions.

113038

Incorrect Modality Worklist Entry

List of objects that were acquired using an incorrect modality worklist entry, and that should not be used, since they may be incorrectly identified.

113039

Data Retention Policy Expired

List of objects that have expired according to a defined data retention policy.

113040

Lossy Compression

Lossy compression has been applied to an image.

113041

Apparent Diffusion Coefficient

The image is derived by calculation of the apparent diffusion coefficient.

113042

Pixel by pixel addition

The image is derived by the pixel by pixel addition of two images.

113043

Diffusion weighted

The image is derived by calculation of the diffusion weighting.

113044

Diffusion Anisotropy

The image is derived by calculation of the diffusion anisotropy.

113045

Diffusion Attenuated

The image is derived by calculation of the diffusion attenuation.

113046

Pixel by pixel division

The image is derived by the pixel by pixel division of two images.

113047

Pixel by pixel mask

The image is derived by the pixel by pixel masking of one image by another.

113048

Pixel by pixel Maximum

The image is derived by calculating the pixel by pixel maximum of two or more images.

113049

Pixel by pixel mean

The image is derived by calculating the pixel by pixel mean of two or more images.

113050

Metabolite Maps from spectroscopy data

The image is derived by calculating from spectroscopy data pixel values localized in two dimensional space based on the concentration of specific metabolites (i.e, at specific frequencies).

113051

Pixel by pixel Minimum

The image is derived by calculating the pixel by pixel minimum of two or more images.

113052

Mean Transit Time

The image is derived by calculating mean transit time values.

113053

Pixel by pixel multiplication

The image is derived by the pixel by pixel multiplication of two images.

113054

Negative Enhancement Integral

The image is derived by calculating negative enhancement integral values.

113055

Regional Cerebral Blood Flow

The image is derived by calculating regional cerebral blood flow values.

113056

Regional Cerebral Blood Volume

The image is derived by calculating regional cerebral blood volume values.

113057

R-Coefficient Map

The image is derived by calculating R-Coefficient map values.

113058

Proton Density map

The image is derived by calculating proton density values.

113059

Signal Change Map

The image is derived by calculating signal change values.

113060

Signal to Noise Map

The image is derived by calculating the signal to noise ratio.

113061

Standard Deviation

The image is derived by calculating the standard deviation of two or more images.

113062

Pixel by pixel subtraction

The image is derived by the pixel by pixel subtraction of two images.

113063

T1 Map

The image is derived by calculating T1 values.

113064

T2* Map

The image is derived by calculating T2* values.

113065

T2 Map

The image is derived by calculating T2 values.

113066

Time Course of Signal

The image is derived by calculating values based on the time course of signal.

113067

Temperature encoded

The image is derived by calculating values based on temperature encoding.

113068

Student's T-Test

The image is derived by calculating the value of the Student's T-Test statistic from multiple image samples.

113069

Time To Peak map

The image is derived by calculating values based on the time to peak.

113070

Velocity encoded

The image is derived by calculating values based on velocity encoded. E.g., phase contrast.

113071

Z-Score Map

The image is derived by calculating the value of the Z-Score statistic from multiple image samples.

113072

Multiplanar reformatting

The image is derived by reformatting in a flat plane other than that originally acquired.

113073

Curved multiplanar reformatting

The image is derived by reformatting in a curve plane other than that originally acquired.

113074

Volume rendering

The image is derived by volume rendering of acquired data.

113075

Surface rendering

The image is derived by surface rendering of acquired data.

113076

Segmentation

The image is derived by segmentation (classification into tissue types) of acquired data.

113077

Volume editing

The image is derived by selectively editing acquired data (removing values from the volume), such as in order to remove obscuring structures or noise.

113078

Maximum intensity projection

The image is derived by maximum intensity projection of acquired data.

113079

Minimum intensity projection

The image is derived by minimum intensity projection of acquired data.

113080

Glutamate and glutamine

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the resonance peak corresponding to glutamate and glutamine.

113081

Choline/Creatine Ratio

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the ratio between the Choline and Creatine resonance peaks.

113082

N-acetylaspartate /Creatine Ratio

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the ratio between the N-acetylaspartate and Creatine resonance peaks.

113083

N-acetylaspartate /Choline Ratio

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the ratio between the N-acetylaspartate and Choline resonance peaks.

113085

Spatial resampling

The image is derived by spatial resampling of acquired data.

113086

Edge enhancement

The image is derived by edge enhancement.

113087

Smoothing

The image is derived by smoothing.

113088

Gaussian blur

The image is derived by Gaussian blurring.

113089

Unsharp mask

The image is derived by unsharp masking.

113090

Image stitching

The image is derived by stitching two or more images together.

113091

Spatially-related frames extracted from the volume

Spatially-related frames in this image are representative frames from the referenced 3D volume data set.

113092

Temporally-related frames extracted from the set of volumes

Temporally-related frames in this image are representative frames from the referenced 3D volume data set.

113093

Polar to Rectangular Scan Conversion

Conversion of a polar coordinate image to rectangular (Cartesian) coordinate image.

113094

Creatine and Choline

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the resonance peak corresponding to creatine and choline.

113095

Lipid and Lactate

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the resonance peak corresponding to lipid and lactate.

113096

Creatine+Choline/ Citrate Ratio

For single-proton MR spectroscopy, the ratio between the Choline and Creatine resonance peak and the Citrate resonance peak.

113097

Multi-energy proportional weighting

Image pixels created through proportional weighting of multiple acquisitions at distinct X-Ray energies.

113100

Basic Application Confidentiality Profile

De-identification using a profile defined in PS3.15 that requires removing all information related to the identity and demographic characteristics of the patient, any responsible parties or family members, any personnel involved in the procedure, the organizations involved in ordering or performing the procedure, additional information that could be used to match instances if given access to the originals, such as UIDs, dates and times, and private attributes, when that information is present in the non-Pixel Data Attributes, including graphics or overlays.

113101

Clean Pixel Data Option

Additional de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires any information burned in to the Pixel Data corresponding to the Attribute information specified to be removed by the Profile and any other Options specified also be removed.

113102

Clean Recognizable Visual Features Option

Additional de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that sufficient removal or distortion of the Pixel Data shall be applied to prevent recognition of an individual from the instances themselves or a reconstruction of a set of instances.

113103

Clean Graphics Option

Additional de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any information encoded in graphics, text annotations or overlays corresponding to the Attribute information specified to be removed by the Profile and any other Options specified also be removed.

113104

Clean Structured Content Option

Additional de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any information encoded in SR Content Items or Acquisition Context Sequence Items corresponding to the Attribute information specified to be removed by the Profile and any other Options specified also be removed.

113105

Clean Descriptors Option

Additional de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any information that is embedded in text or string Attributes corresponding to the Attribute information specified to be removed by the Profile and any other Options specified also be removed.

113106

Retain Longitudinal Temporal Information Full Dates Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any dates and times be retained,.

113107

Retain Longitudinal Temporal Information Modified Dates Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any dates and times be modified in a manner that preserves temporal relationships. E.g., Study Date and Time.

113108

Retain Patient Characteristics Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any physical characteristics of the patient, which are descriptive rather than identifying information per se, be retained. E.g., Patient's Age, Sex, Size (height) and Weight.

113109

Retain Device Identity Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that any information that identifies a device be retained. E.g., Device Serial Number.

113110

Retain UIDs Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that UIDs be retained. E.g., SOP Instance UID.

113111

Retain Safe Private Option

Retention of information that would otherwise be removed during de-identification according to an option defined in PS3.15 that requires that private attributes that are known not to contain identity information be retained. E.g., private SUV scale factor.

113601

Small: < 32.0 cm lateral thickness

Small body thickness for calcium scoring adjustment. Lateral thickness is measured from skin-to-skin, at the level of the proximal ascending aorta, from an A/P localizer image.

113602

Medium: 32.0-38.0 cm lateral thickness

Medium body thickness for calcium scoring adjustment. Lateral thickness is measured from skin-to-skin, at the level of the proximal ascending aorta, from an A/P localizer image.

113603

Large: > 38.0 cm lateral thickness

Large body thickness for calcium scoring adjustment. Lateral thickness is measured from skin-to-skin, at the level of the proximal ascending aorta, from an A/P localizer image.

113605

Irradiation Event Label

A human-readable label identifying an irradiation event.

113606

Label Type

The type of a human-readable label.

113607

Series Number

A number that identifies a Series. Corresponds to (0020,0011) in PS3.3.

113608

Acquisition Number

A number that identifies an Acquisition. Corresponds to (0020,0012) in PS3.3.

113609

Instance Number

A number that identifies an Instance. Corresponds to (0020,0013) in PS3.3.

113611

Stationary Acquisition

Acquisition where the X-Ray source does not move in relation to the patient.

113612

Stepping Acquisition

Acquisition where the X-Ray source moves laterally in relation to the patient.

113613

Rotational Acquisition

Acquisition where the X-Ray source moves angularly in relation to the patient.

113620

Plane A

Primary plane of a Biplane acquisition equipment.

113621

Plane B

Secondary plane of a Biplane acquisition equipment.

113622

Single Plane

Single plane acquisition equipment.

113630

Continuous

Continuous X-Ray radiation is applied during an irradiation event.

113631

Pulsed

Pulsed X-Ray radiation is applied during an irradiation event.

113650

Strip filter

Filter with uniform thickness.

113651

Wedge filter

Filter with variation in thickness from one edge to the opposite edge.

113652

Butterfly filter

Filter with two triangular sections.

113653

Flat filter

Filter with uniform thickness that is for spectral filtering only. E.g., filter out low energy portion of the X-Ray that would only contribute to skin dose, but not to image.

113661

Outline of lobulations

A polyline defining the outline of a lobulated finding.

113662

Inner limits of fuzzy margin

A polyline defining the inner limits of a finding with fuzzy margin.

113663

Outer limits of fuzzy margin

A polyline defining the outer limits of a finding with fuzzy margin.

113664

Outline of spiculations

A polyline defining the outline of the spiculations of a finding.

113665

Linear spiculation

A polyline segment graphically indicating the location and direction of a spiculation of a finding.

113666

Pixelated spiculations

A collection of points indicating the pixel locations of the spiculations of a finding.

113669

Orthogonal location arc

Connected line segments indicating the center of location of a finding on an orthogonal view.

113670

Orthogonal location arc inner margin

Connected line segments indicating the inner margin of the location of a finding on an orthogonal view.

113671

Orthogonal location arc outer margin

Connected line segments indicating the outer location of a finding on an orthogonal view.

113680

Quality Control Intent

This procedure is intended to gather data that is used for calibration or other quality control purposes.

113681

Phantom

An artificial subject of an imaging study.

113682

ACR Accreditation Phantom - CT

A phantom acceptable for the ACR Computed Tomography Accreditation program.

113683

ACR Accreditation Phantom - MR

A phantom acceptable for the ACR Magnetic Resonance Imaging Accreditation program.

113684

ACR Accreditation Phantom - Mammography

A phantom acceptable for the ACR Mammography Accreditation program.

113685

ACR Accreditation Phantom - Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

A phantom acceptable for the ACR Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation program.

113686

ACR Accreditation Phantom - ECT

A phantom acceptable for the ACR SPECT Accreditation program (but not for PET).

113687

ACR Accreditation Phantom - PET

A phantom acceptable for the ACR PET Accreditation program (but not for SPECT).

113688

ACR Accreditation Phantom - ECT/PET

A SPECT phantom with a PET faceplate acceptable for both the ACR SPECT and PET Accreditation programs.

113689

ACR Accreditation Phantom - PET Faceplate

A PET faceplate (made to fit an existing flangeless or flanged ECT phantom) acceptable for the ACR PET Accreditation program.

113690

IEC Head Dosimetry Phantom

A phantom used for CTDI measurement in head modes according to IEC 60601-2-44, Ed.2.1 (Head 16 cm diameter Polymethyl methacrylate PMMA).

113691

IEC Body Dosimetry Phantom

A phantom used for CTDI measurement in body modes according to IEC 60601-2-44, Ed.2.1 (Body 32cm diameter Polymethyl methacrylate PMMA).

113692

NEMA XR21-2000 Phantom

A phantom in accordance with NEMA standard XR-21-2000.

113701

X-Ray Radiation Dose Report

X-Ray Radiation Dose Report.

113702

Accumulated X-Ray Dose Data

X-Ray dose data accumulated over multiple irradiation events. E.g., for a study or a performed procedure step.

113704

Projection X-Ray

Imaging using a point X-Ray source with a diverging beam projected onto a 2 dimensional detector.

113705

Scope of Accumulation

Entity over which dose accumulation values are integrated.

113706

Irradiation Event X-Ray Data

X-Ray dose data for a single Irradiation Event.

113710

Niobium or Niobium compound

Material containing Niobium or a Niobium compound

Retired. Replaced by (C-1190E, SRT, "Niobium or Niobium compound")

113711

Europium or Europium compound

Material containing Europium or a Europium compound

Retired. Replaced by (C-1190F, SRT, "Europium or Europium compound")

113720

Calibration Protocol

Describes the method used to derive the calibration factor.

113721

Irradiation Event Type

Denotes the type of irradiation event recorded.

113722

Dose Area Product Total

Total calculated Dose Area Product (in the scope of the including report).

113723

Calibration Date

Last calibration Date for the integrated dose meter or dose calculation.

113724

Calibration Responsible Party

Individual or organization responsible for calibration.

113725

Dose (RP) Total

Total Dose related to Reference Point (RP). (in the scope of the including report).

113726

Fluoro Dose Area Product Total

Total calculated Dose Area Product applied in Fluoroscopy Modes (in the scope of the including report).

113727

Acquisition Dose Area Product Total

Total calculated Dose Area Product applied in Acquisition Modes (in the scope of the including report).

113728

Fluoro Dose (RP) Total

Dose applied in Fluoroscopy Modes, related to Reference Point (RP). (in the scope of the including report).

113729

Acquisition Dose (RP) Total

Dose applied in Acquisition Modes, related to Reference Point (RP). (in the scope of the including report).

113730

Total Fluoro Time

Total accumulated clock time of Fluoroscopy in the scope of the including report (i.e., the sum of the Irradiation Duration values for accumulated fluoroscopy irradiation events).

113731

Total Number of Radiographic Frames

Accumulated Count of exposure pulses (single or multi-frame encoded) created from irradiation events performed with high dose (acquisition).

113732

Fluoro Mode

Mode of application of X-Rays during Fluoroscopy.

113733

KVP

Applied X-Ray Tube voltage at peak of X-Ray generation, in kilovolts; Mean value if measured over multiple peaks (pulses).

113734

X-Ray Tube Current

Mean value of applied Tube Current.

113735

Exposure Time

Cumulative time the patient has received X-Ray exposure during the irradiation event

Retired. Replaced by (113824, DCM, "Exposure Time").

113736

Exposure

Mean value of X-Ray Current Time product.

113737

Distance Source to Reference Point

Distance to the Reference Point (RP) defined according to IEC 60601-2-43 or equipment defined.

113738

Dose (RP)

Dose applied at the Reference Point (RP).

113739

Positioner Primary End Angle

Positioner Primary Angle at the end of an irradiation event. For further definition see (112011, DCM, "Positioner Primary Angle").

113740

Positioner Secondary End Angle

Positioner Secondary Angle at the end of an irradiation event. For further definition see (112012, DCM, "Positioner Secondary Angle").

113742

Irradiation Duration

Clock time from the start of loading time of the first pulse until the loading time trailing edge of the final pulse in the same irradiation event.

Note

Loading time is defined in IEC 60601-1-3:2008, 3.37, and described in IEC 60601-2-54:2009, 203.4.101.3.

113743

Patient Orientation

Orientation of the Patient with respect to Gravity.

113744

Patient Orientation Modifier

Enhances or modifies the Patient orientation specified in Patient Orientation.

113745

Patient Table Relationship

Orientation of the Patient with respect to the Head of the Table.

113748

Distance Source to Isocenter

Distance from the X-Ray Source to the Equipment C-Arm Isocenter.(Center of Rotation).

113750

Distance Source to Detector

Measured or calculated distance from the X-Ray source to the detector plane in the center of the beam.

113751

Table Longitudinal Position

Table Longitudinal Position with respect to an arbitrary chosen reference by the equipment. Table motion towards LAO is positive assuming that the patient is positioned supine and its head is in normal position.

113752

Table Lateral Position

Table Lateral Position with respect to an arbitrary chosen reference by the equipment. Table motion towards CRA is positive assuming that the patient is positioned supine and its head is in normal position.

113753

Table Height Position

Table Height Position with respect to an arbitrary chosen reference by the equipment in (mm). Table motion downwards is positive.

113754

Table Head Tilt Angle

Angle of the head-feet axis of the table in degrees relative to the horizontal plane. Positive values indicate that the head of the table is upwards.

113755

Table Horizontal Rotation Angle

Rotation of the table in the horizontal plane (clockwise when looking from above the table).

113756

Table Cradle Tilt Angle

Angle of the left-right axis of the table in degrees relative to the horizontal plane. Positive values indicate that the left of the table is upwards.

113757

X-Ray Filter Material

X-Ray absorbing material used in the filter.

113758

X-Ray Filter Thickness Minimum

The minimum thickness of the X-Ray absorbing material used in the filters.

113759

Table Longitudinal End Position

Table Longitudinal Position at the end of an irradiation event; see (113751, DCM, "Table Longitudinal Position").

113760

Table Lateral End Position

Table Lateral Position at the end of an irradiation event; see (113752, DCM, "Table Lateral Position").

113761

Table Height End Position

Table Height Position at the end of an irradiation event; see (113753, DCM, "Table Height Position").

113763

Calibration Uncertainty

Uncertainty of the 'actual' value.

113764

Acquisition Plane

Identification of Acquisition Plane with Biplane systems.

113766

Focal Spot Size

Nominal Size of Focal Spot of X-Ray Tube.

113767

Average X-Ray Tube Current

Average X-Ray Tube Current averaged over time for pulse or for continuous Fluoroscopy.

113768

Number of Pulses

Number of pulses applied by X-Ray systems during an irradiation event (acquisition run or pulsed fluoro).

113769

Irradiation Event UID

Unique identification of a single irradiation event.

113770

Column Angulation

Angle of the X-Ray beam in degree relative to an orthogonal axis to the detector plane.

113771

X-Ray Filters

Devices used to modify the energy or energy distribution of X-Rays.

113772

X-Ray Filter Type

Type of filter(s) inserted into the X-Ray beam. E.g., wedges.

113773

X-Ray Filter Thickness Maximum

The maximum thickness of the X-Ray absorbing material used in the filters.

113780

Reference Point Definition

System provided definition of the Reference Point used for Dose calculations.

113788

Collimated Field Height

Distance between the collimator blades in pixel column direction as projected at the detector plane.

113789

Collimated Field Width

Distance between the collimator blades in pixel row direction as projected at the detector plane.

113790

Collimated Field Area

Collimated field area at image receptor. Area for compatibility with IEC 60601-2-43.

113791

Pulse Rate

Pulse rate applied by equipment during Fluoroscopy.

113792

Distance Source to Table Plane

Measured or calculated distance from the X-Ray source to the table plane in the center of the beam.

113793

Pulse Width

(Average) X-Ray pulse width.

113794

Dose Measurement Device

Calibrated device to perform dose measurements.

113795

Acquired Image

Image acquired during a specified event.

113800

DLP to E conversion via MC computation

Effective Dose evaluation from the product of Dose Length Product (DLP) and the Effective Dose Conversion Factor (E/DLP in units of mSv/mGy-cm), where the ratio is derived by means of Monte Carlo computations.

113801

CTDIfreeair to E conversion via MC computation

Effective Dose evaluation from the product of the Mean CTDIfreeair and the ratio E/CTDIfreeair (mSv/mGy), where the ratio is derived by means of Monte Carlo computations.

113802

DLP to E conversion via measurement

Effective Dose evaluation from the product of Dose Length Product (DLP) and the Effective Dose Conversion Factor (E/DLP in units of mSv/mGy-cm), where the ratio is derived by means of dosimetric measurements with an anthropomorphic phantom.

113803

CTDIfreeair to E conversion via measurement

Effective Dose evaluation from the product of the Mean CTDIfreeair and the ratio E/CTDIfreeair (mSv/mGy), where the ratio is derived by means of dosimetric measurements with an anthropomorphic phantom.

113804

Sequenced Acquisition

The CT acquisition was performed by acquiring single or multi detector data while rotating the source about the gantry while the table is not moving. Additional slices are acquired by incrementing the table position and again rotating the source about the gantry while the table is not moving.

113805

Constant Angle Acquisition

The CT acquisition was performed by holding the source at a constant angle and moving the table to obtain a projection image. E.g., localizer.

113806

Stationary Acquisition

The CT acquisition was performed by holding the table at a constant position and acquiring multiple slices over time at the same location.

113807

Free Acquisition

The CT acquisition was performed while rotating the source about the gantry while the table movement is under direct control of a human operator or under the control of an analysis application. E.g., fluoro.

113808

ICRP Pub 60

Reference authority

1990 Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP Publication 60, published as the Annals of the ICRP Vol. 21, No. 1-3, Pergamon Press,1991).

113809

Start of X-Ray Irradiation

Start, DateTime of the first X-Ray Irradiation Event of the accumulation within a Study.

113810

End of X-Ray Irradiation

End, DateTime of the last X-Ray Irradiation Event of the accumulation within a Study.

113811

CT Accumulated Dose Data

X-Ray dose accumulated over multiple CT irradiation events. E.g., for a study or a performed procedure step.

113812

Total Number of Irradiation Events

Total number of events during the defined scope of accumulation.

113813

CT Dose Length Product Total

The total dose length product defined scope of accumulation.

113814

CT Effective Dose Total

The total Effective Dose at the defined scope of accumulation.

113815

Patient Model

Identification of the reference-patient model used when Effective Dose is evaluated via Monte Carlo calculations or from a Dose Length Product conversion factor based on Monte Carlo calculations.

113816

Condition Effective Dose measured

References the physical phantom and the type of dosimeter used when measurements are done to establish Effective Dose Conversion Factors (E/DLP) or ratios E/CTDIfreeair.

113817

Effective Dose Phantom Type

Type of Effective Dose phantom used.

113818

Dosimeter Type

Type of dosimeter used.

113819

CT Acquisition

General description of the CT Irradiation event.

113820

CT Acquisition Type

Method of the CT acquisition.

113821

X-Ray Filter Aluminum Equivalent

Thickness of an equivalent filter in mm in Aluminum.

113822

CT Acquisition Parameters

General description of the acquisition parameters.

113823

Number of X-Ray Sources

Number of X-Ray sources.

113824

Exposure Time

Total time the patient has received X-Ray exposure during the irradiation event.

113825

Scanning Length

Length of the table travel during the entire tube loading, according to IEC 60601-2-44

Note

Scanning Length might be longer than the programmed acquisition length (Length of Reconstructable Volume)

113826

Nominal Single Collimation Width

The value of the nominal width referenced to the location of the isocenter along the z axis of a single row of acquired data in mm.

113827

Nominal Total Collimation Width

The value of the nominal width referenced to the location of the isocenter along the z axis of the total collimation in mm over the area of active X-Ray detection.

113828

Pitch Factor

For Spiral scanning: Pitch Factor = (Table Feed per Rotation (mm)) /(Nominal Total Collimation Width (mm))

For Sequenced scanning: Pitch Factor = (Table Feed per single Sequenced scan (mm)) /(Nominal Total Collimation Width (mm)).

113829

CT Dose

General description of CT dose values.

113830

Mean CTDIvol

"Mean CTDIvol" refers to the average value of the CTDIvol associated with this acquisition.

113831

CT X-Ray Source Parameters

Identification, tube-potential, tube-current, and exposure-time parameters associated with an X-Ray source during an acquisition.

113832

Identification of the X-Ray Source

Identifies the particular X-Ray source (in a multi-source CT system) for which the set of X-Ray source parameter values is reported.

113833

Maximum X-Ray Tube Current

Maximum X-Ray tube current.

113834

Exposure Time per Rotation

The exposure time for one rotation of the source around the object in s.

113835

CTDIw Phantom Type

A label describing the type of phantom used for CTDIW measurement according to IEC 60601-2-44 (Head 16 cm diameter PMMA, Body 32 cm diameter PMMA).

113836

CTDIfreeair Calculation Factor

The CTDIfreeair Calculation Factor is the CTDIfreeair per mAs, expressed in units of mGy/mAs. The CTDIfreeair Calculation Factor may be used in one method calculating Dose.

113837

Mean CTDIfreeair

The average value of the free-in-air CTDI associated with this acquisition.

113838

DLP

Dose Length Product (DLP), expressed in mGy-cm, is an index characterizing the product of the CTDIvol and the length scanned. For Spiral scanning, DLP = CTDIvol ✕ Scanning Length. For Sequenced scanning, DLP = CTDIvol ✕ Nominal Total Collimation Width ✕ Cumulative Exposure Time / Exposure Time per Rotation. For Stationary and Free scanning, DLP = CTDIvol ✕ Nominal Total Collimation Width.

113839

Effective Dose

Effective dose in mSv.

113840

Effective Dose Conversion Factor

Effective Dose per DLP, reference value for Effective Dose calculation, expressed in mSv/mGY.cm.

113841

ICRP Pub 103

Effective Dose Reference authority

2007 Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP Publication 103, published as the Annals of the ICRP Vol. 37, No. 2-4, Elsevier, 2007).

113842

X-Ray Modulation Type

The type of exposure modulation used for the purpose of limiting the dose.

113845

Exposure Index

Measure of the detector response to radiation in the relevant image region of an image acquired with a digital X-Ray imaging system as defined in IEC 62494-1; see PS3.3 definition of Exposure Index Macro.

113846

Target Exposure Index

The target value used to calculate the Deviation Index as defined in IEC 62494-1; see PS3.3 definition of Exposure Index Macro.

113847

Deviation Index

A scaled representation of the accuracy of the Exposure Index compared to the Target Exposure Index as defined in IEC 62494-1; see PS3.3 definition of Exposure Index Macro.

113850

Irradiation Authorizing

The clinician responsible for determining that the irradiating procedure was appropriate for the indications.

113851

Irradiation Administering

The person responsible for the administration of radiation.

113852

Irradiation Event

An irradiation event is the loading of X-Ray equipment caused by a single continuous actuation of the equipment's irradiation switch, from the start of the loading time of the first pulse until the loading time trailing edge of the final pulse. Any automatic on-off switching of the irradiation source during the event is not treated as separate events, rather the event includes the time between start and stop of irradiation as triggered by the user. E.g., a pulsed fluoro X-Ray acquisition shall be treated as a single irradiation event.

113853

Irradiation Event UID

Unique Identifier of an Irradiation Event.

113854

Source of Dose Information

Method by which dose-related details of an Irradiation Event were obtained.

113855

Total Acquisition Time

Total accumulated acquisition clock time in the scope of the including report (i.e., the sum of the Irradiation Duration values for accumulated acquisition irradiation events).

113856

Automated Data Collection

Direct recording of data by a relevant system.

113857

Manual Entry

Recording of data by a human operator, including manual transcription of electronic data.

113858

MPPS Content

The data is taken from an MPPS SOP Instance.

113859

Irradiating Device

A device exposing a patient to ionizing radiation.

113860

15cm from Isocenter toward Source

15cm from the isocenter towards the X-Ray source; See IEC 60601-2-43.

113861

30cm in Front of Image Input Surface

30cm in front (towards the tube) of the input surface of the image receptor; See FDA Federal Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems §1020.32(d) (7).

113862

1cm above Tabletop

1cm above the patient tabletop or cradle; See FDA Federal Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems §1020.32(d) (7).

113863

30cm above Tabletop

30cm above the patient tabletop of cradle; See FDA Federal Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems §1020.32(d) (7).

113864

15cm from Table Centerline

15cm from the centerline of the X-Ray table and in the direction of the X-Ray source; See FDA Federal Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems §1020.32(d) (7).

113865

Entrance exposure to a 4.2 cm breast thickness

Standard breast means a 4.2 centimeter (cm) thick compressed breast consisting of 50 percent glandular and 50 percent adipose tissue.

See Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. Mammography quality standards; final rule. Federal Register. Oct. 28, 1997; 68(208):55852-55994; see 900.2(uu).

113866

Copied From Image Attributes

The data is copied from information present in the image attributes. E.g., dose attributes such as CTDIvol (0018,9345).

113867

Computed From Image Attributes

The data is computed from information present in the image attributes. E.g., by using dosimetry information for the specific irradiating device make and model, applied to technique information such as KVP and mAs.

113868

Derived From Human-Readable Reports

The data is derived from human-readable reports. E.g., by natural language parsing of text reports, or optical character recognition from reports saved as images by the irradiating device.

113870

Person Name

The name of a specific person.

113871

Person ID

An identification number or code for a specific person.

113872

Person ID Issuer

The organization that issued a Person ID.

113873

Organization Name

The name of an organization.

113874

Person Role in Organization

The role played by a person in an organization.

113875

Person Role in Procedure

The role played by a person in a procedure.

113876

Device Role in Procedure

The role played by a device in a procedure.

113877

Device Name

The name used to refer to a device; usually locally unique.

113878

Device Manufacturer

Manufacturer of a device.

113879

Device Model Name

Model Name of a device.

113880

Device Serial Number

Serial Number of a device.

113890

All Planes

All planes of a multi-plane acquisition equipment.

113893

Length of Reconstructable Volume

The length from which images may be reconstructed (i.e., excluding any overranging performed in a spiral acquisition that is required for data interpolation).

Value is distinct from (1113825, DCM, "Scanning Length"), which is the actual length of the table travel during the entire tube loading, according to IEC 60601-2-44, and includes overranging. Also distinct from any actual Reconstructed Volume, which may depend on the slice thickness chosen for a particular reconstruction.

113895

Top Z Location of Reconstructable Volume

The Z location that is the top (highest Z value) of the Reconstructable Volume. Specified as the Z component within the Patient Coordinate System defined by a specified Frame of Reference.

113896

Bottom Z Location of Reconstructable Volume

The Z location that is the bottom (lowest Z value) of the Reconstructable Volume. Specified as the Z component within the Patient Coordinate System defined by a specified Frame of Reference.

113897

Top Z Location of Scanning Length

The Z location that is the top (highest Z value) of the scanning length. Specified as the Z component within the Patient Coordinate System defined by a specified Frame of Reference.

113898

Bottom Z Location of Scanning Length

The Z location that is the bottom (lowest Z value) of the scanning length. Specified as the Z component within the Patient Coordinate System defined by a specified Frame of Reference.

113899

Exposed Range

The range along the z axis of the total volume irradiated, per IEC 60601-2-44, Ed. 3, 203.115(b).

The start and stop of loading corresponding to the outer edge of the full width half maximum of the free-in-air dose profile for the beam collimation used.

113900

Dose Check Alert Details

Report section about cumulative dose alerts during an examination.

113901

DLP Alert Value Configured

Flag denoting whether a DLP Alert Value was configured.

113902

CTDIvol Alert Value Configured

Flag denoting whether a CTDIvol Alert Value was configured.

113903

DLP Alert Value

Cumulative Dose Length Product value configured to trigger an alert; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113904

CTDIvol Alert Value

Cumulative CTDIvol value configured to trigger an alert; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113905

Accumulated DLP Forward Estimate

A forward estimate of the accumulated DLP plus the estimated DLP for the next Protocol Element Group; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113906

Accumulated CTDIvol Forward Estimate

A forward estimate at a given location of the accumulated CTDIvol plus the estimated CTDIvol for the next Protocol Element Group; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113907

Reason for Proceeding

Reason provided for proceeding with a procedure that is projected to exceed a configured dose value.

113908

Dose Check Notification Details

Report section about dose notifications during a protocol element.

113909

DLP Notification Value Configured

Flag denoting whether a DLP Notification Value was configured.

113910

CTDIvol Notification Value Configured

Flag denoting whether a CTDIvol Notification Value was configured.

113911

DLP Notification Value

Dose Length Product value configured to trigger a notification for a given protocol element.

113912

CTDIvol Notification Value

CTDIvol value configured to trigger a notification for a given protocol element.

113913

DLP Forward Estimate

A forward estimate of the DLP for the next Protocol Element Group; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113914

CTDIvol Forward Estimate

A forward estimate of the CTDIvol for the next Protocol Element Group; see NEMA XR 25-2010 Dose Check Standard.

113921

Radiation Exposure

The amount of ionizing radiation to which the patient was exposed.

113922

Radioactive Substance Administered

Type, amount and route of radioactive substance administered.

113923

Radiation Exposure and Protection Information

Exposure to ionizing radiation and associated preventive measures used to reduce the exposure of parts of the body like lead apron or eye, thyroid gland or gonad protection.

Retired. Replaced by (73569-6, LN, "Radiation Exposure and Protection Information")

113930

Size Specific Dose Estimation

The Size-Specific Dose Estimate is a patient dose estimate that takes into account the size of the patient, such as described in AAPM Report 204 by using linear dimensions measured on the patient or patient images or estimated from patient age.

113931

Measured Lateral Dimension

The side-to-side (left to right) dimension of the body part being scanned (per AAPM Report 204).

113932

Measured AP Dimension

The thickness of the body part being scanned, in the antero-posterior dimension (per AAPM Report 204).

113933

Derived Effective Diameter

The diameter of the patient at a given location along the Z-axis of the patient, assuming that the patient has a circular cross-section (per AAPM Report 204).

113934

AAPM 204 Lateral Dimension

The Size Specific Dose Estimation is computed using Table 1B (32cm phantom) or Table 2B (16cm phantom) of AAPM Report 204.

113935

AAPM 204 AP Dimension

The Size Specific Dose Estimation is computed using Table 1C (32cm phantom) or Table 2C (16cm phantom) of AAPM Report 204.

113936

AAPM 204 Sum of Lateral and AP Dimension

The Size Specific Dose Estimation is computed using Table 1A (32cm phantom) or Table 2A (16cm phantom) of AAPM Report 204.

113937

AAPM 204 Effective Diameter Estimated From Patient Age

The Size Specific Dose Estimation is computed using Table 1D (32cm phantom) or Table 2D (16cm phantom) using an effective diameter estimated from the patient's age using Table 3 of AAPM Report 204.

113940

System Calculated

Values calculated from other existing parameters.

113941

In Detector Plane

A segmented region of the detector surface within the irradiated area (but might not be near the center of the detector).

113942

X-Ray Reading Device

A device that creates digital images from X-Ray detectors (Direct, Indirect or Storage).

113943

X-Ray Source Data Available

Parameters related to the X-Ray source (generator, tube, etc) are available to the recording application.

113944

X-Ray Mechanical Data Available

Parameters related to the X-Ray Mechanical System (Stand, Table) are available to the recording application.

113945

X-Ray Detector Data Available

Parameters related to the X-Ray Detector are available to the recording application.

113946

Projection Eponymous Name

Describes the radiographic method of patient, tube and detector positioning to achieve a well described projection or view.

113947

Detector Type

Type of Detector used to acquire data. E.g., Images.

113948

Direct Detector

Detector that directly transforms the input signal to pixel values.

113949

Indirect Detector

Detector that transforms an intermediate signal into pixel values. E.g., a scintillator-based detector.

113950

Storage Detector

Storage detector that stores a signal that is later transformed by a reader into pixel values. E.g., a phosphor-based detector.

113951

Film

Film that is scanned to create pixel values.

113952

Table Mount

The cassette/detector is mounted in the patient table.

113953

Unmounted Detector

The cassette/detector is not mounted.. E.g., a cassette placed underneath the patient.

113954

Upright Stand Mount

The cassette/detector is mounted in an upright stand.

113955

C-Arm Mount

The cassette/detector is mounted on a c-arm.

113956

CR/DR Mechanical Configuration

Method of mounting or positioning a CR/DR cassette or detector.

113957

Fluoroscopy-Guided Projection Radiography System

An integrated projection radiography system capable of fluoroscopy.

113958

Integrated Projection Radiography System

A projection radiography system where the X-Ray detector, X-Ray Source and gantry components are integrated and the managing system is able to access details of each component.

113959

Cassette-based Projection Radiography System

A projection radiography system where the X-Ray detector, X-Ray Source and gantry components are not integrated. E.g., cassette-based CR and DR systems.

113961

Reconstruction Algorithm

Description of the algorithm used when reconstructing the image from the data acquired during the acquisition process.

113962

Filtered Back Projection

An algorithm for reconstructing an image from multiple projections by back-projecting the measured values along the line of the projection and filtering the result to reduce blurring.

113963

Iterative Reconstruction

An algorithm for reconstructing an image from multiple projections by starting with an assumed reconstructed image, computing projections from the image, comparing the original projection data and updating the reconstructed image based upon the difference between the calculated and the actual projections.

113970

Procedure Step To This Point

The period of time from the start of a Procedure Step until the time point established by the context of the reference.

114000

Not a number

Measurement not available: Not a number (per IEEE 754).

114001

Negative Infinity

Measurement not available: Negative Infinity (per IEEE 754).

114002

Positive Infinity

Measurement not available: Positive Infinity (per IEEE 754).

114003

Divide by zero

Measurement not available: Divide by zero (per IEEE 754).

114004

Underflow

Measurement not available: Underflow (per IEEE 754).

114005

Overflow

Measurement not available: Overflow (per IEEE 754).

114006

Measurement failure

Measurement not available: Measurement failure.

114007

Measurement not attempted

Measurement not available: Measurement not attempted.

114008

Calculation failure

Measurement not available: Calculation failure.

114009

Value out of range

Measurement not available: Value out of range.

114010

Value unknown

Measurement not available: Value unknown.

114011

Value indeterminate

Measurement not available: Value indeterminate.

114201

Time of flight

Measures the time-of-flight of a light signal between the camera and the subject for each point of the image.

114202

Interferometry

Interferometry is a family of techniques in which waves are superimposed in order to extract depth information about the scanned object.

114203

Laser scanning

Laser scanning describes the general method to sample or scan a surface using laser technology.

114204

Pattern projection

Projecting a narrow band of light onto a three-dimensionally shaped surface produces a line of illumination that appears distorted from other perspectives than that of the projector. It can be used for an exact geometric reconstruction of the surface shape.

114205

Shape from shading

A technique for estimating the surface normal of an object by observing that object under different lighting conditions.

114206

Shape from motion

A technique for estimating the surface normal of an object by observing that object under different motions.

114207

Confocal imaging

An optical imaging technique used to increase optical resolution and contrast of a micrograph by using point illumination and a spatial pinhole to eliminate out-of-focus light in specimens that are thicker than the focal plane. It enables the reconstruction of 3D structures from the obtained images.

114208

Point Cloud Algorithmic

Point cloud that was calculated by an algorithm.

114209

Turntable Scan Method

Scanning the object from different views by placing it on a rotating table.

114210

High resolution

Higher resolution with a longer acquisition time.

114211

Fast mode

Lower resolution with a shorter acquisition time.

114213

Iterative Closest Point

An algorithm employed to minimize the difference between two clouds of points. It iteratively revises the transformation (translation, rotation) needed to minimize the distance between the points of two point clouds.

114215

Freehand

Human controlled minimization of the distance between the points of two point clouds.

114216

Checkerboard

Scanning the object from different views by placing it in front of a checkerboard pattern.

121001

Quotation Mode

Type of source for observations quoted from an external source.

121002

Quoted Source

Reference to external source of quoted observations.

121003

Document

Documentary source of quoted observations.

121004

Verbal

Verbal source of quoted observations.

121005

Observer Type

Type of observer that created the observations.

121006

Person

Human observer created the observations.

121007

Device

Automated device created the observations.

121008

Person Observer Name

Name of human observer that created the observations.

121009

Person Observer's Organization Name

Organization or institution with which the human observer is affiliated for the context of the current observation.

121010

Person Observer's Role in the Organization

Organizational role of human observer for the context of the current observation.

121011

Person Observer's Role in this Procedure

Procedural role of human observer for the context of the current observation.

121012

Device Observer UID

Unique identifier of automated device that created the observations.

121013

Device Observer Name

Institution-provided identifier of automated device that created the observations.

121014

Device Observer Manufacturer

Manufacturer of automated device that created the observations.

121015

Device Observer Model Name

Manufacturer-provided model name of automated device that created the observations.

121016

Device Observer Serial Number

Manufacturer-provided serial number of automated device that created the observations.

121017

Device Observer Physical Location During Observation

Location of automated device that created the observations whilst the observations were being made.

121018

Procedure Study Instance UID

Unique identifier for the Study or Requested Procedure.

121019

Procedure Study Component UID

Unique identifier for the Performed Procedure Step.

121020

Placer Number

Identifier for the Order (or Service Request) assigned by the order placer system.

121021

Filler Number

Identifier for the Order (or Service Request) assigned by the order filler system.

121022

Accession Number

Identifier for the Order (or Service Request) assigned by the department information system.

121023

Procedure Code

Type of procedure scheduled or performed.

121024

Subject Class

Type of observation subject.

121025

Patient

A patient is the subject of observations.

121026

Fetus

Fetus of patient is the subject of observations.

121027

Specimen

Specimen is the subject of observations.

121028

Subject UID

Unique Identifier of patient or fetus who is the subject of observations.

121029

Subject Name

Name of patient who is the subject of observations.

121030

Subject ID

Identifier of patient or fetus who is the subject of observations.

121031

Subject Birth Date

Birth Date of patient who is the subject of observations.

121032

Subject Sex

Sex of patient who is the subject of observations.

121033

Subject Age

Age of patient who is the subject of observations.

121034

Subject Species

Species of patient who is the subject of observations.

121035

Subject Breed

The breed of the subject.

121036

Mother of fetus

Name of mother of fetus that is the subject of observations.

121037

Fetus number

Retired. Replaced by (11951-1, LN, "Fetus ID").

121038

Number of Fetuses

Retired. Replaced by (55281-0, LN, "Number of Fetuses").

121039

Specimen UID

Unique Identifier of specimen that is the subject of observations.

121040

Specimen Accession Number

Accession Number of specimen that is the subject of observations

Retired.

121041

Specimen Identifier

Identifier of specimen that is the subject of observations.

121042

Specimen Type

Coded category of specimen that is the subject of observations

Retired. Replaced by (R-00254, SRT, "Specimen Type")

121043

Slide Identifier

Identifier of specimen microscope slide that is the subject of observations

Retired. Replaced by (111700, DCM, "Specimen Container Identifier")

121044

Slide UID

Unique Identifier of specimen microscope slide that is the subject of observations

Retired.

121045

Language

121046

Country of Language

121047

Language of Value

121048

Language of Name and Value

121049

Language of Content Item and Descendants

121050

Equivalent Meaning of Concept Name

121051

Equivalent Meaning of Value

121052

Presence of property

121053

Present

Retired. Replaced by (G-A203, SRT, "Present")

121054

Absent

Retired. Replaced by (R-4089B, SRT, "Absent")

121055

Path

A set of points on an image, that when connected by line segments, provide a polyline from which a linear measurement was inferred.

121056

Area outline

A set of points on an image, that when connected by line segments, provide a closed polyline that is the border of a defined region from which an area, or two-dimensional measurement, was inferred.

121057

Perimeter outline

A set of points on an image, that when connected by line segments, provide a closed polyline that is a two-dimensional border of a three-dimensional region's intersection with, or projection into the image.

121058

Procedure reported

121059

Presence Undetermined

Presence or absence of a property is undetermined

Retired. Replaced by (R-4089B, SRT, "Undetermined")

121060

History

Retired. Replaced by (11329-0, LN, "History")

121062

Request

Retired. Replaced by (55115-0, LN, "Request")

121064

Current Procedure Descriptions

Retired. Replaced by (55111-9, LN, "Current Procedure Descriptions")

121065

Procedure Description

121066

Prior Procedure Descriptions

Retired. Replaced by (55114-3, LN, "Prior Procedure Descriptions")

121068

Previous Findings

Retired. Replaced by (18834-2, LN, "Previous Findings")

121069

Previous Finding

121070

Findings

Retired. Replaced by (18782-3, LN, "Findings")

121071

Finding

121072

Impressions

Retired. Replaced by (19005-8, LN, "Impressions")

121073

Impression

121074

Recommendations

Retired. Replaced by (18783-1, LN, "Recommendations")

121075

Recommendation

121076

Conclusions

Retired. Replaced by (55110-1, LN, "Conclusions")

121077

Conclusion

121078

Addendum

Retired. Replaced by (55107-7, LN, "Addendum")

121079

Baseline

121080

Best illustration of finding

121081

Physician

121082

Nurse

121083

Technologist

121084

Radiographer

121085

Intern

121086

Resident

121087

Registrar

121088

Fellow

121089

Attending [Consultant]

121090

Scrub nurse

121091

Surgeon

121092

Sonologist

121093

Sonographer

121094

Performing

121095

Referring

121096

Requesting

121097

Recording

121098

Verifying

121099

Assisting

121100

Circulating

121101

Standby

121102

Other sex

Other sex.

121103

Undetermined sex

Sex of subject undetermined at time of encoding.

121104

Ambiguous sex

Ambiguous sex.

121105

Radiation Physicist

Radiation Physicist.

121106

Comment

Comment.

121109

Indications for Procedure

Indications for Procedure

Retired. Replaced by (18785-6, LN, "Indications for Procedure")

121110

Patient Presentation

Patient condition at the beginning of a healthcare encounter

Retired. Replaced by (55108-5, LN, "Patient Presentation")

121111

Summary

Summary of a procedure, including most significant findings

Retired. Replaced by (55112-7, LN, "Summary")

121112

Source of Measurement

Image or waveform used as source for measurement.

121113

Complications

Complications from a procedure

Retired. Replaced by (55109-3, LN, "Complications")

121114

Performing Physician

Physician who performed a procedure.

121115

Discharge Summary

Summary of patient condition upon Discharge from a healthcare facility.

121116

Proximal Finding Site

Proximal Anatomic Location for a differential measurement; may be considered subtype of term (G-C0E3, SRT, "Finding Site"). E.g., distance or pressure gradient.

121117

Distal Finding Site

Distal Anatomic Location for a differential measurement; may be considered subtype of term (G-C0E3, SRT, "Finding Site"). E.g., distance or pressure gradient.

121118

Patient Characteristics

Patient Characteristics (findings).

121120

Cath Lab Procedure Log

Time-stamped record of events that occur during a catheterization procedure.

121121

Room identification

Room identification.

121122

Equipment Identification

Equipment identification.

121123

Patient Status or Event

A recorded Patient Status or an event involving a patient.

121124

Procedure Action Item ID

Identification of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121125

DateTime of Recording of Log Entry

DateTime of Recording of an Entry in an Event Log.

121126

Performed Procedure Step SOP Instance UID

SOP Instance UID of a Performed Procedure Step.

121127

Performed Procedure Step SOP Class UID

SOP Class UID of a Performed Procedure Step.

121128

Procedure Action Duration

Duration of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121130

Start Procedure Action Item

Beginning of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121131

End Procedure Action Item

End of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121132

Suspend Procedure Action Item

Suspension of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121133

Resume Procedure Action Item

Resumption of a step, action, or phase of a procedure.

121135

Observation DateTime Qualifier

Concept modifier for the DateTime of Recording of an Entry in an Event Log.

121136

DateTime Unsynchronized

Recorded DateTime had its source in a system clock not synchronized to other recorded DateTimes.

121137

DateTime Estimated

Recorded DateTime is estimated.

121138

Image Acquired

Event of the acquisition of an image.

121139

Modality

Type of data acquisition device.

121140

Number of Frames

Number of Frames in a multi-frame image.

121141

Image Type

Descriptor of an Image.

121142

Acquisition Duration

Duration of the acquisition of an image or a waveform.

121143

Waveform Acquired

Event of the acquisition of an image.

121144

Document Title

Document Title.

121145

Description of Material

Description of Material used in a procedure.

121146

Quantity of Material

Quantity of Material used in a procedure.

121147

Billing Code

Billing Code for materials used in a procedure.

121148

Unit Serial Identifier

Unit or Device Serial Identifier.

121149

Lot Identifier

Lot Identifier.

121150

Device Code

Vendor or local coded value identifying a device.

121151

Lesion Identifier

Identification of a Lesion observed during an imaging procedure.

121152

Person administering drug/contrast

Person administering drug/contrast.

121153

Lesion Risk

Assessment of the risk a coronary lesion presents to the health of a patient.

121154

Intervention attempt identifier

Identifier for an attempted Intervention.

121155

Deployment

Use of a device to deploy another device.

121156

Percutaneous Entry Action

Action of a clinical professional at the site of percutaneous access to a patient's cardiovascular system.

121157

Begin Circulatory Support

The action or event of beginning circulatory support for a patient.

121158

End Circulatory Support

The action or event of ending circulatory support for a patient.

121160

Oxygen Administration Rate

Rate of Oxygen Administration.

121161

Begin Oxygen Administration

The action or event of beginning administration of oxygen to a patient.

121162

End oxygen administration

The action or event of ending administration of oxygen to a patient.

121163

By ventilator

Method of administration of oxygen to a patient by ventilator.

121165

Patient Assessment Performed

The action or event of assessing the clinical status of a patient.

121166

Begin Pacing

The action or event of beginning pacing support for a patient.

121167

End Pacing

The action or event of ending pacing support for a patient.

121168

Begin Ventilation

The action or event of beginning ventilation support for a patient.

121169

End Ventilation

The action or event of ending ventilation support for a patient.

121171

Tech Note

Procedural note originated by a technologist.

121172

Nursing Note

Procedural note originated by a nurse.

121173

Physician Note

Procedural note originated by a Physician.

121174

Procedure Note

General procedural note.

121180

Key Images

List of references to images considered significant

Retired. Replaced by (55113-5, LN, "Key Images")

121181

DICOM Object Catalog

List of references to DICOM SOP Instances.

121190

Referenced Frames

Individual frames selected as a subset of a multi-frame image.

121191

Referenced Segment

Segment selected as a subset of a segmentation image, specifically the pixels/voxels identified as belonging to the classification of the identified segment.

121192

Device Subject

A device is the subject of observations.

121193

Device Subject Name

Name or other identifier of a device that is the subject of observations.

121194

Device Subject Manufacturer

Manufacturer of a device that is the subject of observations.

121195

Device Subject Model Name

Model Name of a device that is the subject of observations.

121196

Device Subject Serial Number

Serial Number of a device that is the subject of observations.

121197

Device Subject Physical Location during observation

Physical Location of a device that is the subject of observations during those observations.

121198

Device Subject UID

Unique Identifier of a device that is the subject of observations.

121200

Illustration of ROI

Illustration of a region of interest.

121201

Area Outline

Retired. Replaced by (121056, DCM, "Area Outline").

121202

Area of Defined Region

Retired. Replaced by (G-A16A, SRT, "Area of defined region").

121206

Distance

A one dimensional, or linear, numeric measurement.

121207

Height

Vertical measurement value.

121208

Inter-Marker Distance

Distance between marks on a device of calibrated size. E.g., a ruler.

121210

Path

Retired. Replaced by (121055, DCM, "Path").

121211

Path length

A one dimensional, or linear, numeric measurement along a polyline.

121213

Perimeter Outline

Retired. Replaced by (121057, DCM, "Perimeter Outline").

121214

Referenced Segmentation Frame

Frame selected from a segmentation image, specifically the pixels/voxels identified as belonging to the classification of the segment encompassing the identified frame.

121216

Volume estimated from single 2D region

A three-dimensional numeric measurement that is approximate, based on a two-dimensional region in a single image.

121217

Volume estimated from three or more non-coplanar 2D regions

A three-dimensional numeric measurement that is approximate, based on three or more non-coplanar two-dimensional image regions.

121218

Volume estimated from two non-coplanar 2D regions

A three-dimensional numeric measurement that is approximate, based on two non-coplanar two-dimensional image regions.

121219

Volume of bounding three dimensional region

A three-dimensional numeric measurement of the bounding region of a three-dimensional region of interest in an image set.

121220

Volume of circumscribed sphere

A three-dimensional numeric measurement of the bounding sphere of a three-dimensional region of interest in an image set.

121221

Volume of ellipsoid

A three-dimensional numeric measurement of an ellipsoid shaped three-dimensional region of interest in an image set.

121222

Volume of sphere

A three-dimensional numeric measurement of a sphere shaped three-dimensional region of interest in an image set.

121230

Path Vertex

Coordinates of a point on a defined path.

121231

Volume Surface

Surface of an identified or measured volume.

121232

Source series for segmentation

Series of image instances used as source data for a segmentation.

121233

Source image for segmentation

Image instances used as source data for a segmentation.

121242

Distance from nipple

Indicates the location of the area of interest as measured from the nipple of the breast.

121243

Distance from skin

Indicates the location of the area of interest as measured from the most direct skin point of the breast.

121244

Distance from chest wall

Indicates the location of the area of interest as measured from the chest wall.

121301

Simultaneous Doppler

121302

Simultaneous Hemodynamic

121303

Simultaneous ECG

121304

Simultaneous Voice Narrative

121305

Simultaneous Respiratory Waveform

A waveform representing chest expansion and contraction due to respiratory activity, measured simultaneously with the acquisition of this Image.

121306

Simultaneous Arterial Pulse Waveform

Arterial pulse waveform obtained simultaneously with acquisition of a referencing image.

121307

Simultaneous Phonocardiographic Waveform

Phonocardiographic waveform obtained simultaneously with acquisition of a referencing image.

121311

Localizer

Image providing an anatomical reference on the patient under examination, for the purpose of defining the location of the ensuing imaging.

121312

Biopsy localizer

Image providing an anatomical reference on the patient under examination, for the purpose of planning or documenting a biopsy.

121313

Other partial views

Image providing a partial view of the target anatomy, when the target anatomy is too large for a single image.

121314

Other image of biplane pair

Image providing a view of the target anatomy in a different imaging plane, typically from a near perpendicular angle.

121315

Other image of stereoscopic pair

Image providing a view of the target anatomy in a different imaging plane, typically with a small angular difference.

121316

Images related to standalone object

Image related to a non-image information object.

121317

Spectroscopy

Image where signals are identified and separated according to their frequencies. E.g., to identify individual chemicals, or individual nuclei in a chemical compound.

121320

Uncompressed predecessor

An image that has not already been lossy compressed that is used as the source for creation of a lossy compressed image.

121321

Mask image for image processing operation

Image used as the mask for an image processing operation, such as subtraction.

121322

Source image for image processing operation

Image used as the source for an image processing operation.

121324

Source Image

Image used as the source for a derived or compressed image.

121325

Lossy compressed image

Image encoded with a lossy compression transfer syntax.

121326

Alternate SOP Class instance

SOP Instance encoded with a different SOP Class but otherwise equivalent data.

121327

Full fidelity image

Full fidelity image, uncompressed or lossless compressed.

121328

Alternate Photometric Interpretation image

Image encoded with a different photometric interpretation.

121329

Source image for montage

Image used as a source for a montage (stitched) image.

121330

Lossy compressed predecessor

An image that has previously been lossy compressed that is used as the source for creation of another lossy compressed image.

121331

Equivalent CDA Document

HL7 Document Architecture (CDA) Document that contains clinical content equivalent to the referencing Instance.

121332

Complete Rendering for Presentation

Instance that contains a displayable complete rendering of the referencing Instance.

121333

Partial Rendering for Presentation

Instance that contains a displayable partial rendering of the referencing Instance.

121334

Extended Rendering for Presentation

Instance that contains a displayable complete rendering of the referencing Instance, plus additional content such as inline rendering of referenced images.

121335

Source Document

Document whose content has been wholly or partially transformed to create the referencing document.

121338

Anatomic image

Image showing structural anatomic features.

121339

Functional image

Image showing physical or chemical activity.

121340

Spectral filtered image

Image providing the same view of the target anatomy acquired using only a specific imaging wavelength, frequency or energy.

121341

Device localizer

Image providing an anatomical reference on the patient under examination, for the purpose of documenting the location of device such as a diagnostic or therapeutic catheter.

121342

Dose Image

Image providing a graphic view of the distribution of radiation dose.

121346

Acquisition frames corresponding to volume

The referenced image is the source of spatially-related frames from which the referencing 3D volume data set was derived.

121347

Volume corresponding to spatially-related acquisition frames

3D Volume containing the spatially-related frames in the referencing instance.

121348

Temporal Predecessor

Instance acquired prior to the referencing instance in a set of consecutively acquired instances.

121349

Temporal Successor

Instance acquired subsequent to the referencing instance in a set of consecutively acquired instances.

121350

Same acquisition at lower resolution

Image of the same target area at lower resolution acquired in the same acquisition process.

121351

Same acquisition at higher resolution

Image of the same target area at higher resolution acquired in the same acquisition process.

121352

Same acquisition at different focal depth

Image of the same target area at different focal depth (Z-plane) acquired in the same acquisition process.

121353

Same acquisition at different spectral band

Image of the same target area at different spectral band acquired in the same acquisition process.

121354

Imaged container label

Image specifically targeting the container label.

121358

For Processing predecessor

Source image from which FOR PRESENTATION images were created.

121360

Replaced report

The reference is to a predecessor report that has been replaced by the current report.

121361

Addended report

The reference is to a predecessor report to which the current report provides and addendum.

121362

Preliminary report

A report that precedes the final report and may contain only limited information; it may be time sensitive, and it is not expected to contain all the reportable findings.

121363

Partial report

A report that is not complete.

121380

Active Ingredient Undiluted Concentration

Concentration of the chemically or physically interesting (active) ingredient of a drug or contrast agent as delivered in product form from the manufacturer, typically in mg/ml.

121381

Contrast/Bolus Ingredient Opaque

X-Ray absorption of the active ingredient of a contrast agent ingredient is greater than the absorption of water (tissue).

121382

Quantity administered

Number of units of substance administered to a patient. E.g., tablets.

121383

Mass administered

Mass of substance administered to a patient.

121401

Derivation

Method of deriving or calculating a measured value. E.g., mean, or maximum of set.

121402

Normality

Assessment of a measurement relative to a normal range of values; may be considered subtype of term (G-C0F2, SRT, "has interpretation").

121403

Level of Significance

Significance of a measurement.

121404

Selection Status

Status of selection of a measurement for further processing or use.

121405

Population description

Description of a population of measurements.

121406

Reference Authority

Bibliographic or clinical reference for a Description of a population of measurements.

121407

Normal Range description

Description of a normal range of values for a measurement concept.

121408

Normal Range Authority

Bibliographic or clinical reference for a Description of a normal range of values.

121410

User chosen value

Observation value selected by user for further processing or use, or as most representative.

121411

Most recent value chosen

Observation value is the recently obtained, and has been selected for further processing or use.

121412

Mean value chosen

Observation value is the mean of several measurements, and has been selected for further processing or use.

121414

Standard deviation of population

Standard deviation of a measurement in a reference population.

121415

Percentile Ranking of measurement

Percentile Ranking of an observation value with respect a reference population.

121416

Z-Score of measurement

Z-score of an observation value with respect a reference population, expressed as the dimensionless quantity (x-m) /s, where (x-m) is the deviation of the observation value (x) from the population mean (m), and s is the standard deviation of the population.

121417

2 Sigma deviation of population

2 Sigma deviation of a measurement in a reference population.

121420

Equation

Formula used to compute a derived measurement.

121421

Equation Citation

Bibliographic reference to a formula used to compute a derived measurement; reference may be to a specific equation in a journal article.

121422

Table of Values Citation

Bibliographic reference to a Table of Values used to look up a derived measurement.

121423

Method Citation

Bibliographic reference to a method used to compute a derived measurement.

121424

Table of Values

A Table of Values used to look up a derived measurement.

121425

Index

Factor (divisor or multiplicand) for normalizing a measurement. E.g., body surface area used for normalizing hemodynamic measurements.

121427

Estimated

Measurement obtained by observer estimation, rather than with a measurement tool or by calculation

Retired. Replaced by (R-10260, SRT, "Estimated")

121428

Calculated

Measurement obtained by calculation

Retired. Replaced by (R-41D2D, SRT, "Calculated")

121430

Concern

Identified issue about a state or process that has the potential to require intervention or management.

121431

DateTime Concern Noted

DateTime concern noted (noted by whom is determined by context of use).

121432

DateTime Concern Resolved

DateTime the concern was resolved.

121433

DateTime Problem Resolved

DateTime the problem was resolved.

121434

Service Delivery Location

Place at which healthcare services may be provided.

121435

Service Performer

Identification of a healthcare provider who performed a healthcare service; may be either a person or an organization.

121436

Medical Device Used

Type or identifier of a medical device used on, in, or by a patient.

121437

Pharmacologic and exercise stress test

Cardiac stress test using pharmacologic and exercise stressors

Retired. Replaced by (P2-31011, SRT, "Pharmacologic and exercise stress test")

121438

Paced stress test

Cardiac stress test using an implanted or external cardiac pacing device

Retired. Replaced by (P2-3110B, SRT, "Stress test using cardiac pacing")

121439

Correction of congenital cardiovascular deformity

Procedure for correction of congenital cardiovascular deformity

Retired.

Replaced by (P1-080B4, SRT, "Correction of congenital cardiovascular deformity")

121701

RT Patient Setup

Process of placing patient in the anticipated treatment position, including specification and location of positioning aids, and other treatment delivery accessories.

121702

RT Patient Position Acquisition, single plane MV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using single-plane megavoltage imaging.

121703

RT Patient Position Acquisition, dual plane MV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using dual-plane megavoltage imaging.

121704

RT Patient Position Acquisition, single plane kV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using single-plane kilovoltage imaging.

121705

RT Patient Position Acquisition, dual plane kV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using dual-plane kilovoltage imaging.

121706

RT Patient Position Acquisition, dual plane kV/MV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using dual-plane combination kilovoltage and megavoltage imaging.

121707

RT Patient Position Acquisition, CT kV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using kilovoltage CT imaging.

121708

RT Patient Position Acquisition, CT MV

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using megavoltage CT imaging.

121709

RT Patient Position Acquisition, Optical

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using optical imaging.

121710

RT Patient Position Acquisition, Ultrasound

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using ultrasound imaging.

121711

RT Patient Position Acquisition, Spatial Fiducials

Acquisition of patient positioning information prior to treatment delivery, using spatial fiducials.

121712

RT Patient Position Registration, single plane

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using single-plane images.

121713

RT Patient Position Registration, dual plane

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using dual-plane images.

121714

RT Patient Position Registration, 3D CT general

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using 3D CT images and an unspecified registration approach.

121715

RT Patient Position Registration, 3D CT marker-based

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using 3D CT images and a marker-based registration approach.

121716

RT Patient Position Registration, 3D CT volume-based

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using 3D CT images and a volume-based registration approach.

121717

RT Patient Position Registration, 3D on 2D reference

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using 3D verification images and 2D reference images.

121718

RT Patient Position Registration, 2D on 3D reference

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using 2D verification images and 3D reference images.

121719

RT Patient Position Registration, Optical

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using optical images.

121720

RT Patient Position Registration, Ultrasound

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using ultrasound images.

121721

RT Patient Position Registration, Spatial Fiducials

Registration of intended and actual patient position prior to treatment delivery, using spatial fiducials.

121722

RT Patient Position Adjustment

Adjustment of patient position such that the patient is correctly positioned for treatment.

121723

RT Patient Position In-treatment-session Review

Review of patient positioning information in the process of delivering a treatment session.

121724

RT Treatment Simulation with Internal Verification

Simulated radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification integral to the Treatment Delivery System.

121725

RT Treatment Simulation with External Verification

Simulated radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification by a external Machine Parameter Verifier.

121726

RT Treatment with Internal Verification

Radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification integral to the Treatment Delivery System.

121727

RT Treatment with External Verification

Radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification by a external Machine Parameter Verifier.

121728

RT Treatment QA with Internal Verification

Quality assurance of a radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification integral to the Treatment Delivery System.

121729

RT Treatment QA with External Verification

Quality assurance of a radiotherapy treatment delivery using verification by a external Machine Parameter Verifier.

121730

RT Machine QA

Quality assurance of a Treatment Delivery Device.

121731

RT Treatment QA by RT Plan Dose Check

Perform Quality Assurance on an RT Plan by evaluating dosimetric content of the current RT Plan.

121732

RT Treatment QA by RT Plan Difference Check

Perform Quality Assurance on an RT Plan by comparing the content of previously quality-assessed RT Plans with the current RT Plan.

121733

RT Treatment QA by RT Ion Plan Dose Check

Perform Quality Assurance on an RT Ion Plan by evaluating dosimetric content of the current RT Ion Plan.

121734

RT Treatment QA with RT Ion Plan Difference Check

Perform Quality Assurance on an RT Ion Plan by comparing the content of previously quality-assessed RT Ion Plans by the current RT Ion Plan.

122001

Patient called to procedure room

Patient called to procedure room.

122002

Patient admitted to procedure room

Patient admitted to procedure room.

122003

Patient given pre-procedure instruction

Patient given pre-procedure instruction.

122004

Patient informed consent given

Patient informed consent given.

122005

Patient advance directive given

Patient advance directive given.

122006

Nil Per Os (NPO) status confirmed

Nil Per Os (NPO) status confirmed.

122007

Patient assisted to table

Patient assisted to table.

122008

Patient prepped and draped

Patient prepped and draped.

122009

Patient connected to continuous monitoring

Patient connected to continuous monitoring.

122010

Patient transferred to holding area

Patient transferred to holding area.

122011

Patient transferred to surgery

Patient transferred to surgery.

122012

Patient transferred to CCU

Patient transferred to CCU.

122020

Patient disoriented

Patient disoriented.

122021

Patient reports nausea

Patient reports nausea.

122022

Patient reports discomfort

Patient reports discomfort.

122023

Patient reports chest pain

Patient reports chest pain.

122024

Patient reports no pain

Patient reports no pain.

122025

Patient alert

Patient alert.

122026

Patient restless

Patient restless.

122027

Patient sedated

Patient sedated.

122028

Patient asleep

Patient asleep.

122029

Patient unresponsive

Patient unresponsive.

122030

Patient has respiratory difficulty

Patient has respiratory difficulty.

122031

Patient coughed

Patient coughed.

122032

Patient disconnected from continuous monitoring

Patient disconnected from continuous monitoring.

122033

Hemostasis achieved

Hemostasis achieved.

122034

Hemostasis not achieved - oozing

Hemostasis not achieved - oozing.

122035

Hemostasis not achieved - actively bleeding

Hemostasis not achieved - actively bleeding.

122036

Patient given post-procedure instruction

Patient given post-procedure instruction.

122037

Patient discharged from department

Patient discharged from department or laboratory.

122038

Patient pronounced dead

Patient pronounced dead.

122039

Patient transferred to morgue

Patient transferred to morgue.

122041

Personnel Arrived

Identified personnel or staff arrived in procedure room.

122042

Personnel Departed

Identified personnel or staff departed procedure room.

122043

Page Sent To

Page sent to identified personnel or staff.

122044

Consultation With

Consultation with identified personnel or staff.

122045

Office called

Office of identified personnel or staff was called.

122046

Equipment failure

Equipment failure

Retired. Replaced by (110501, DCM, "Equipment failure")

122047

Equipment brought to procedure room

Equipment brought to procedure room.

122048

Equipment ready

Equipment ready for procedure.

122049

Equipment removed

Equipment removed from procedure room.

122052

Bioptome

Device for obtaining biopsy sample.

122053

Valvular Intervention

Valvular Intervention.

122054

Aortic Intervention

Aortic Intervention.

122055

Septal Defect Intervention

Septal Defect Intervention.

122056

Vascular Intervention

Vascular Intervention.

122057

Myocardial biopsy

Myocardial biopsy.

122058

Arterial conduit angiography

Arterial conduit angiography.

122059

Single plane Angiography

Single plane Angiography.

122060

Bi-plane Angiography

Bi-plane Angiography.

122061

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

122062

15-Lead ECG

15-Lead electrocardiography

Retired. Replaced by (P2-3120E, SRT, "15-Lead ECG")

122072

Pre-procedure log

Log of events occurring prior to the current procedure.

122073

Current procedure evidence

Analysis or measurements for current procedure (purpose of reference to evidence document).

122075

Prior report for current patient

Prior report for current patient.

122076

Consumable taken from inventory

Identifier of Consumable taken from inventory.

122077

Consumable returned to inventory

Identifier of Consumable returned to inventory.

122078

Remaining consumable disposed

Identifier of consumable whose remaining content has been disposed.

122079

Consumable unusable

Identifier of Consumable determined to be unusable.

122081

Drug start

Identifier of Drug whose administration has started.

122082

Drug end

Identifier of Drug whose administration has ended.

122083

Drug administered

Identifier of Drug administered as part of procedure.

122084

Contrast start

Identifier of Contrast agent whose administration has started.

122085

Contrast end

Identifier of Contrast agent whose administration has ended.

122086

Contrast administered

Identifier of Contrast agent administered.

122087

Infusate start

Identifier of Infusate whose administration has started.

122088

Infusate end

Identifier of Infusate whose administration has ended.

122089

Device crossed lesion

Action of a device traversing a vascular lesion.

122090

Intervention Action

Action of a clinical professional performed on a patient for therapeutic purpose.

122091

Volume administered

Volume of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate administered.

122092

Undiluted dose administered

Undiluted dose of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate administered.

122093

Concentration

Concentration of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate administered.

122094

Rate of administration

Rate of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate administration.

122095

Duration of administration

Duration of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate administration.

122096

Volume unadministered or discarded

Volume of Drug, Contrast agent, or Infusate unadministered or discarded.

122097

Catheter Curve

Numeric parameter of Curvature of Catheter.

122098

Transmit Frequency

Transmit Frequency.

122099

ST change from baseline

Measured change of patient electrocardiographic ST level relative to baseline measurement.

122101

Aneurysm on cited vessel

Anatomic term modifier indicating aneurysm on cited vessel is the subject of the finding.

122102

Graft to cited segment, proximal section

Anatomic term modifier indicating proximal section of graft to cited vessel is the subject of the finding.

122103

Graft to cited segment, mid section

Anatomic term modifier indicating mid section of graft to cited vessel is the subject of the finding.

122104

Graft to cited segment, distal section

Anatomic term modifier indicating distal section of graft to cited vessel is the subject of the finding.

122105

DateTime of Intervention

DateTime of Intervention.

122106

Duration of Intervention

Duration of Intervention.

122107

Baseline Stenosis Measurement

Lesion stenosis measured prior to any interventional procedure

Retired. Replaced by (R-101BB, SRT, "Lumen Diameter Stenosis"), post-coordinated with (G-7293, SRT, "Baseline Phase")

122108

Post-Intervention Stenosis Measurement

Lesion stenosis measured after an interventional procedure

Retired. Replaced by (R-101BB, SRT, "Lumen Diameter Stenosis"), post-coordinated with (G-7298, SRT, "Post-intervention Phase")

122109

Baseline TIMI Flow

Assessment of perfusion across a coronary lesion measured prior to any interventional procedure.

122110

Post-Intervention TIMI Flow

Assessment of perfusion across a coronary lesion measured after an interventional procedure.

122111

Primary Intervention Device

Indication that device is the primary (first and/or most significant) device used for interventional therapy of a particular pathology. E.g., lesion.

122112

Normal Myocardium

Normal Myocardium.

122113

Sacrred Myocardial

Sacrred Myocardial.

122114

Thinning Myocardium

Thinning Myocardium.

122120

Hemodynamics Report

Hemodynamics Report.

122121

Atrial pressure measurements

Atrial pressure measurements, report section.

122122

Ventricular pressure measurements

Ventricular pressure measurements, report section.

122123

Gradient assessment

Gradient assessment, report section.

122124

Blood velocity measurements

Blood velocity measurements, report section.

122125

Blood lab measurements

Blood lab measurements, report section.

122126

Derived Hemodynamic Measurements

Derived Hemodynamic Measurements, report section.

122127

Clinical Context

Clinical Context, report section.

122128

Patient Transferred From

Location from which the patient was transferred.

122129

PCI during this procedure

Indication that the procedure includes a percutaneous coronary intervention.

122130

Dose Area Product

Radiation dose times area of exposure.

122131

Degree of Thrombus

Finding of probability and/or severity of thrombus.

122132

Severity of Calcification

Severity of Calcification, property of lesion.

122133

Lesion Morphology

Lesion Morphology; form and/or structural properties of lesion.

122134

Vessel Morphology

Vessel Morphology; form and/or structural properties of vessel.

122138

Circulatory Support

Technique (device or procedure) of support for patient circulatory system; hemodynamic support.

122139

Reason for Exam

Reason for Exam.

122140

Comparison with Prior Exam Done

Indication that the current exam data has been compared with prior exam data.

122141

Electrode Placement

Electrocardiographic electrode placement technique.

122142

Acquisition Device Type

Acquisition Device Type.

122143

Acquisition Device ID

Acquisition Device ID.

122144

Quantitative Analysis

Quantitative Analysis, report section.

122145

Qualitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis, report section.

122146

Procedure DateTime

The date and time on which a procedure was performed on a patient.

122147

Clinical Interpretation

Clinical Interpretation, report section.

122148

Lead ID

ECG Lead Identifier.

122149

Beat Number

Beat Number; ordinal of cardiac cycle within an acquisition.

122150

Compound Statement

Complex coded semantic unit, consisting of several coded components.

122151

Trend

Trend (temporal progression) of a clinical condition, finding, or disease.

122152

Statement

Coded semantic unit.

122153

Statement Modifier

Coded modifier for a semantic unit.

122154

Conjunctive Term

Conjunctive term between semantic units.

122157

Probability

Probability.

122158

ECG Global Measurements

ECG Global Measurements, report section.

122159

ECG Lead Measurements

ECG Lead Measurements, report section.

122160

Derived Area, Non-Valve

Derived cross-sectional area of a vessel or anatomic feature, other than a cardiac valve.

122161

Pulmonary Flow

Rate of blood flow through Pulmonary artery.

122162

Systemic Flow

Rate of blood flow through the aorta.

122163

Discharge DateTime

DateTime of patient discharge from hospital admission.

122164

Coronary Artery Bypass During This Admission

Indication that a Coronary Artery Bypass operation was performed during the current hospital admission.

122165

Date of Death

Date of Death.

122166

Death During This Admission

Indication that the patient died during the current hospital admission.

122167

Death During Catheterization

Indication that the patient died during the current Catheterization procedure.

122170

Type of Myocardial Infarction

Finding of type of Myocardial Infarction.

122171

Coronary lesion > = 50% stenosis

Finding of Coronary lesion with greater than 50% stenosis.

122172

Acute MI Present

Finding of Acute Myocardial Infarction Presence as indication for interventional procedure.

122173

ST Elevation Onset DateTime

DateTime of first determination of elevated ECG ST segment, as indication of Myocardial Infarction.

122175

Number of lesion interventions attempted

Number of lesion interventions attempted during current procedure.

122176

Number of lesion interventions successful

Number of lesion interventions successful during current procedure, where the residual post intervention stenosis is less than or equal to 50% of the arterial luminal diameter, TIMI Flow is 3 and the minimal decrease in stenosis was 20%.

122177

Procedure Result

Overall success of interventional procedure.

122178

Lesion Intervention Information

Lesion Intervention Information, report section.

122179

Peri-procedural MI occurred

Indication that Myocardial Infarction occurred during current procedure.

122180

CK-MB baseline

Creatine Kinase-MB value at baseline (start of procedure).

122181

CK-MB peak

Creatine Kinase-MB highest value measured during procedure.

122182

R-R interval

Time interval between ECG R-wave peaks in subsequent cardiac cycles.

122183

Blood temperature

Blood temperature.

122185

Blood Oxygen content

Blood Oxygen content.

122187

Blood Carbon dioxide saturation

Blood Carbon dioxide saturation.

122188

Pulmonary Arterial Content (FCpa)

Pulmonary Arterial Content (FCpa).

122189

Pulmonary Venous Content (FCpv)

Pulmonary Venous Content (FCpv).

122190

Max dp/dt/P

Max dp/dt/P.

122191

Ventricular End Diastolic pressure

Ventricular End Diastolic pressure.

122192

Indicator appearance time

Elapsed time from injection of an indicator bolus until it is observed at another location.

122193

Maximum pressure acceleration

Maximum pressure acceleration.

122194

Ventricular Systolic blood pressure

Ventricular Systolic blood pressure.

122195

Pulse Strength

Pulse Strength; palpable strength of systolic flow.

122196

C wave pressure

The secondary peak pressure in the atrium during atrial contraction.

122197

Gradient pressure, average

Gradient pressure, average.

122198

Gradient pressure, peak

Gradient pressure, peak.

122199

Pressure at dp/dt max

Pressure at dp/dt max.

122201

Diastolic blood velocity, mean

Diastolic blood velocity, mean.

122202

Diastolic blood velocity, peak

Diastolic blood velocity, peak.

122203

Systolic blood velocity, mean

Systolic blood velocity, mean.

122204

Systolic blood velocity, peak

Systolic blood velocity, peak.

122205

Blood velocity, mean

Blood velocity, mean.

122206

Blood velocity, minimum

Blood velocity, minimum.

122207

Blood velocity, peak

Blood velocity, peak.

122208

x-descent pressure

Venous or atrial pressure minimum during ventricular systole, after A-wave.

122209

y-descent pressure

Venous or atrial pressure minimum when tricuspid valve opens during diastole, after V-wave.

122210

z-point pressure

Atrial pressure upon closure of tricuspid and mitral valves.

122211

Left Ventricular ejection time

Left Ventricular ejection time.

122212

Left Ventricular filling time

Left Ventricular filling time.

122213

Right Ventricular ejection time

Right Ventricular ejection time.

122214

Right Ventricular filling time

Right Ventricular filling time.

122215

Total Pulmonary Resistance

Total Pulmonary Resistance.

122216

Total Vascular Resistance

Total Vascular Resistance.

122217

Coronary Flow reserve

Coronary Flow reserve.

122218

Diastolic/Systolic velocity ratio

Diastolic/Systolic velocity ratio.

122219

Hyperemic ratio

Hyperemic ratio.

122220

Hemodynamic Resistance Index

Hemodynamic Resistance Index.

122221

Thorax diameter, sagittal

Thorax diameter, sagittal.

122222

Procedure Environmental Characteristics

Environmental characteristics in the procedure room.

122223

Room oxygen concentration

Oxygen concentration in the procedure room.

122224

Room temperature

Temperature in the procedure room.

122225

Room Barometric pressure

Barometric pressure in the procedure room.

122227

Left to Right Flow

Left to Right Flow.

122228

Right to Left Flow

Right to Left Flow.

122229

Arteriovenous difference

Arteriovenous oxygen content difference.

122230

10 Year CHD Risk

Framingham Study 10 Year CHD Risk.

122231

Comparative Average10 Year CHD Risk

Framingham Study Comparative Average10 Year CHD Risk.

122232

Comparative Low10 Year CHD Risk

Framingham Study Comparative Low10 Year CHD Risk.

122233

LDL Cholesterol Score Sheet for Men

Framingham Study LDL Cholesterol Score Sheet for Men.

122234

LDL Cholesterol Score Sheet for Women

Framingham Study LDL Cholesterol Score Sheet for Women.

122235

Total Cholesterol Score Sheet for Men

Framingham Study Total Cholesterol Score Sheet for Men.

122236

Total Cholesterol Score Sheet for Women

Framingham Study Total Cholesterol Score Sheet for Women.

122237

Corrected Sinus Node Recovery Time

Corrected Sinus Node Recovery Time.

122238

Max volume normalized to 50mmHg pulse pressure

Max volume normalized to 50mmHg pulse pressure.

122239

Oxygen Consumption

Oxygen Consumption.

122240

BSA = 3.207*WT^(0.7285-0.0188 log (WT)) *HT^0.3

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 3.207*WT[g]^(0.7285-0.0188 log (WT[g])) *HT[cm] ^ 0.3 [Boyd E, The growth of the surface area of the human body. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1935, eq. (36) ].

122241

BSA = 0.007184*WT^ 0.425*HT^0.725

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.007184* WT[kg] ^ 0.425*HT[cm] ^ 0.725 [Dubois and Dubois, Arch Int Med 1916 17:863-71].

122242

BSA = 0.0235*WT^0.51456*HT^ 0.42246

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.0235* WT[kg] ^0.51456*HT[cm]^ 0.42246

[Gehan EA, George SL, 'Estimation of human body surface area from height and weight', Cancer Chemother Rep 1970 54:225-35].

122243

BSA = 0.024265*WT^0.5378*HT^0.3964

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.024265 * WT[kg] ^ 0.5378 * HT[cm] ^ 0.3964

[Haycock G.B., Schwartz G.J., Wisotsky D.H. 'Geometric method for measuring body surface area: A height weight formula validated in infants, children and adults.' The Journal of Pediatrics 1978 93:1:62-66].

122244

BSA = (HT * WT/36) ^0.5

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = (HT[m] * WT[kg] / 36) ^ 0.5

[Mosteller, R.D. 'Simplified Calculation of Body Surface Area.' N Engl J Med 1987 Oct 22;317(17):1098].

122245

BSA = 1321+0.3433*WT

Body Surface Area computed from patient weight:BSA = 1321 + 0.3433 * WT[kg] (for pediatrics 3-30 kg) [Current, J.D. 'A Linear Equation For Estimating The Body Surface Area In Infants And Children', The Internet Journal of Anesthesiology. 1998. 2:2].

122246

BSA = 0.0004688 * WT ^ (0.8168 - 0.0154 * log(WT))

BSA = 0.0004688 * (1000 * WT) ^ (0.8168 - 0.0154 * log(1000 * WT))

Where (WT is weight in kilogram)

Units = m2

Boyd, Edith. The Growth of the Surface Area of the Human Body(originally published in 1935 by the University of Minnesota Press), Greenwood Press, Westport, Connecticut, 1975, p. 102.Equation (35).

122247

VO2male = BSA (138.1 - 11.49 * loge(age) + 0.378 * HRf)

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2male = BSA (138.1 - 11.49 * loge(age) + 0.378 * HRf).

122248

VO2female = BSA (138.1 - 17.04 * loge(age) + 0.378 * HRf)

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2female = BSA (138.1 - 17.04 * loge(age) + 0.378 * HRf).

122249

VO2 = VeSTPD * 10 * (FIO2 - FE02)

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2 = VeSTPD * 10 * (FIO2 - FE02).

122250

VO2 = 152 * BSA

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2 = 152 * BSA.

122251

VO2 = 175 * BSA

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2 = 175 * BSA.

122252

VO2 = 176 * BSA

Equation for estimated oxygen consumption: VO2 = 176 * BSA.

122253

Robertson & Reid table

Robertson & Reid Table for estimated oxygen consumption.

122254

Fleisch table

Fleisch table for estimated oxygen consumption.

122255

Boothby table

Boothby table for estimated oxygen consumption.

122256

if (prem age< 3days) P50 = 19.9

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for premature infants less than 3 days old: P50 = 19.9.

122257

if (age < 1day) P50 = 21.6

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for infants less than 1 day old: P50 = 21.6.

122258

if (age < 30day) P50 = 24.6

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for infants less than 30 days old: P50 = 24.6.

122259

if (age < 18y) P50 = 27.2

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for patients less than 18 years old: P50 = 27.2.

122260

if (age < 40y) P50 = 27.4

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for patients less than 40 years old: P50 = 27.4.

122261

if (age > 60y) P50 = 29.3

Estimate of Oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation for patients more than 60 years old: P50 = 29.3.

122262

Area = Flow / 44.5 * sqrt(Gradient[mmHg])

Cardiac valve area computed from flow and pressure gradient: Area = Flow / 44.5 * sqrt(Gradient[mmHg]) [Gorlin and Gorlin, Am Heart J, 1951].

122263

MVA = Flow / 38.0 * sqrt(Gradient[mmHg])

Mitral valve area computed from flow and pressure gradient: Mitral valve Area = Flow / 38.0 * sqrt(Gradient[mmHg]) [Gorlin and Gorlin, Am Heart J, 1951].

122265

BMI = Wt / Ht ^ 2

Body Mass Index computed from weight and height: BMI = Wt/Ht^2.

122266

BSA = 0.007358 * WT ^ 0.425 * HT ^ 0.725

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.007358 * WT[kg] ^ 0.425 * HT[cm] ^ 0.725

(for East Asian adult, aged 15+ years) [Kanai Izumi, Masamitsu Kanai, 'Clinical examination method summary'].

122267

BSA = 0.010265 * WT ^ 0.423 * HT ^ 0.651

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.010265 * WT[kg] ^ 0.423 * HT[cm] ^ 0.651 (For East Asian child aged 12-14 years).

122268

BSA = 0.008883 * WT ^ 0.444 * HT ^ 0.663

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.008883* WT[kg] ^ 0.444 * HT[cm] ^ 0.663 (For East Asian child aged 6-11 years).

122269

BSA = 0.038189 * WT ^ 0.423 * HT ^ 0.362

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.038189 * WT[kg] ^ 0.423 * HT[cm] ^ 0.362 (For East Asian child aged 1-5 years).

122270

BSA = 0.009568 * WT ^ 0.473 * HT ^ 0.655

Body Surface Area computed from patient height and weight: BSA = 0.009568* WT[kg] ^ 0.473 * HT[cm] ^ 0.655 (For East Asian child aged 0-12 months).

122271

Skin Condition Warm

Skin Condition Warm.

122272

Skin Condition Cool

Skin Condition Cool.

122273

Skin Condition Cold

Skin Condition Cold.

122274

Skin Condition Dry

Skin Condition Dry.

122275

Skin Condition Clammy

Skin Condition Clammy.

122276

Skin Condition Diaphoretic

Skin Condition Diaphoretic.

122277

Skin Condition Flush

Skin Condition Flush.

122278

Skin Condition Mottled

Skin Condition Mottled.

122279

Skin Condition Pale

Skin Condition Pale.

122281

Airway unobstructed

Airway unobstructed.

122282

Airway partially obstructed

Airway partially obstructed.

122283

Airway severely obstructed

Airway severely obstructed.

122288

Not Visualized

Anatomy could not be visualized for the purpose of evaluation.

122291

Quantitative Arteriography Report

Quantitative Arteriography Report.

122292

Quantitative Ventriculography Report

Quantitative Ventriculography Report.

122301

Guidewire crossing lesion unsuccessful

Guidewire crossing lesion unsuccessful.

122302

Guidewire crossing lesion successful

Guidewire crossing lesion successful.

122303

Angioplasty balloon inflated

Angioplasty balloon inflated.

122304

Angioplasty balloon deflated

Angioplasty balloon deflated.

122305

Device deployed

Device deployed.

122306

Stent re-expanded

Stent re-expanded.

122307

Object removed

Object removed.

122308

Radiation applied

Radiation applied.

122309

Radiation removed

Radiation removed.

122310

Interventional device placement unsuccessful

Interventional device placement unsuccessful.

122311

Interventional device placed

Interventional device placed.

122312

Intervention performed

Intervention performed.

122313

Interventional device withdrawn

Interventional device withdrawn.

122319

Catheter Size

Catheter Size.

122320

Injectate Temperature

Injectate Temperature.

122321

Injectate Volume

Injectate Volume.

122322

Calibration Factor

Factor by which a measured or calculated value is multiplied to obtain the estimated real-world value.

122325

IVUS Report

Intravascular Ultrasound Report.

122330

EEM Diameter

External Elastic Membrane (EEM) diameter measured through the center point of the vessel. Center point of the vessel is defined as the center of gravity of the EEM area. The EEM is a discrete interface at the border between the media and the adventitia.

122331

Plaque Plus Media Thickness

The distance from intimal leading edge to the external elastic membrane along any line passing through the luminal center, which is defined as the center of gravity of the lumen area.

122332

Lumen Perimeter

Planimetered perimeter of the lumen.

122333

EEM Cross-Sectional Area

Vessel area measured at the External Elastic Membrane (EEM), a discrete interface at the border between the media and the adventitia.

122334

Plaque plus Media Cross-Sectional Area

Area within the EEM occupied by atheroma, regardless of lumen compromise. Plaque plus Media Area = EEM cross-sectional area - vessel lumen cross-sectional area.

122335

In-Stent Neointimal Cross-Sectional Area

Measurement of in-stent restenosis. In-Stent Intimal Area = Stent cross-sectional area - vessel lumen cross-sectional area.

122336

Vascular Volume measurement length

Longitudinal extent of the Vascular Volume Measurement. This is the distance from the distal edge to the proximal edge of the Volume measurement.

122337

Relative position

Longitudinal distance from the closest edge of a fiducial feature or reference location to the start of the vascular measurement. This value will be a positive if the measurement is distal to the fiducial feature or reference location, or negative if the measurement is proximal to the fiducial feature or reference location.

122339

Stent Volume Obstruction

In-Stent Neointimal Volume / Stent Volume.

122340

Fiducial feature

Reference, normally anatomical, which is used for locating the position of a measurement.

122341

Calcium Length

Longitudinal calcium length measurement.

122343

Lumen Eccentricity Index

Measurement of vessel lumen eccentricity. Lumen Eccentricity Index = (maximum vessel lumen diameter - minimum vessel lumen diameter) / maximum vessel lumen diameter. Lumen diameters are measured through the center point of the lumen, which is defined as the center of gravity of the lumen area.

122344

Plaque plus Media Eccentricity Index

Plaque plus Media Eccentricity Index = (maximum Plaque plus media thickness - minimum Plaque plus media thickness) / maximum Plaque plus media thickness.

122345

Remodeling Index

Measurement of increase or decrease in EEM area that occurs during the development of atherosclerosis. Remodeling Index = Lesion EEM area / reference EEM area.

122346

Stent Symmetry Index

Measurement of stent circularity. Stent Symmetry Index = (maximum stent diameter - minimum stent diameter) / maximum stent diameter.

122347

Stent Expansion Index

Measurement of stent area relative to the reference lumen area. Stent Expansion Index = Minimum stent area / reference vessel lumen cross-sectional area.

122348

Lumen Shape Index

Measurement of vessel lumen eccentricity. Lumen Shape Index = (2p * sqrt(Vessel lumen cross-sectional area / p) / Lumen Perimeter) 2

Reference: Tobis & Yock, "Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging", Chapter 7.

122350

Lumen Diameter Ratio

Lumen diameter ratio = minimum vessel lumen diameter / maximum vessel lumen diameter, measured at the same cross section in the vessel. Lumen diameters are measured through the center point of the lumen, which is defined as the center of gravity of the lumen area.

122351

Stent Diameter Ratio

Stent diameter ratio = Minimum stent diameter / Maximum stent diameter, measured at the same cross section in the vessel. Stent diameters are measured through the center point of the stent, which is defined as the center of gravity of the stent area.

122352

EEM Diameter Ratio

EEM diameter ratio = minimum EEM diameter / maximum EEM diameter. Measured at the same cross section in the vessel.

122354

Plaque Burden

Fractional area within the External Elastic Membrane (EEM) occupied by atheroma. Plaque Burden = (EEM area - vessel lumen cross-sectional area) / EEM area.

122355

Arc of Calcium

Angular measurement of a Calcium deposit with the apex located at the center of the lumen, which is defined as the center of gravity of the lumen area.

122356

Soft plaque

Plaque characterized by low density or echogenicity.

122357

In-Stent Neointima

Abnormal thickening of the intima within the stented segment.

122360

True Lumen

Lumen surrounded by all three layers of the vessel-intima, media, and adventitia.

122361

False Lumen

A channel, usually parallel to the true lumen, which does not communicate with the true lumen over a portion of its length.

122363

Plaque Rupture

Plaque ulceration with a tear detected in a fibrous cap.

122364

Stent Gap

Length of gap between two consecutive stents.

122367

T-1 Worst

Worst stenosis - the stenosis with the smallest lumen size within a vessel segment.

122368

T-2 Secondary

2nd most severe stenosis within a vessel segment.

122369

T-3 Secondary

3rd most severe stenosis within a vessel segment.

122370

T-4 Secondary

4th most severe stenosis within a vessel segment.

122371

EEM Volume

External Elastic Membrane (EEM) volume measured within a specified region. The EEM is a discrete interface at the border between the media and the Adventitia.

122372

Lumen Volume

Lumen volume measured within a specified region.

122374

In-Stent Neointimal Volume

The amount of plaque between the lumen and stent, within the stent region; In-stent restenosis. In-Stent Neointimal Volume = Stent Volume - Lumen Volume.

122375

Native Plaque Volume

The amount of plaque between the stent and the EEM, within the stent region. Native Plaque Volume = EEM Volume - Stent Volume.

122376

Total Plaque Volume

Total amount of plaque between the EEM and the Lumen, over the entire region that is measured. Total Plaque Volume = EEM Volume - Lumen Volume.

122380

Proximal Reference

Proximal reference segment measurement site. Typically the site with the largest lumen proximal to a stenosis but within the same segment (usually within 10 mm of the stenosis with no major intervening branches).

122381

Distal Reference

Distal reference segment measurement site. Typically the site with the largest lumen distal to a stenosis but within the same segment (usually within 10 mm of the stenosis with no major intervening branches).

122382

Site of Lumen Minimum

Site of the smallest lumen in a vessel. E.g., due to a stenotic lesion.

122383

Entire Pullback

Measurement region that encompasses the entire vessel imaged in a single pullback acquisition.

122384

Stented Region

Measurement region occupied by the stent.

122385

Proximal Stent Margin

Region starting at the proximal edge of the Stent and extending several millimeters (usually 5 mm) proximal to the Stent edge.

122386

Distal Stent Margin

Region starting at the distal edge of the Stent and extending several millimeters (usually 5 mm) distal to the Stent edge.

122387

Dissection Classification

Classification of dissections in a vessel.

122388

Intra-stent Dissection

Separation of neointimal hyperplasia from stent struts, usually seen only after treatment of in-stent restenosis.

122389

Vulnerable Plaque

Plaque with a thin cap fibrous atheroma that is at increased risk of rupture and thrombosis (or re-thrombosis) and rapid stenosis progression.

122390

Eroded Plaque

Plaque erosions with no structural defect (beyond endothelial injury) or gap in the plaque.

122391

Relative Stenosis Severity

Stenosis severity classifications of multiple lesions in a vessel.

122393

Restenotic Lesion

A finding of a previously treated lesion in which stenosis has reoccurred.

122394

Fibro-Lipidic Plaque

Loosely packed bundles of collagen fibers with regions of lipid deposition present. Region is cellular and no cholesterol clefts or necrosis are present. Some

macrophage infiltration. Increase in extra cellular matrix.

122395

Necrotic-Lipidic Plaque

Area within the plaque with very low echogenicity separated from the lumen and surrounded by more echogenic structures (fibrous cap). Highly lipidic necrotic region with remnants of foam cells and dead lymphocytes present. No collagen fibers are visible and mechanical integrity is poor. Cholesterol clefts and micro calcifications are visible.

122398

Intimal Dissection

Dissection limited to the intima or atheroma, and not extending to the media.

122399

Medial Dissection

Dissection in the arterial Media, extending into the media.

122400

Simultaneously Acquired

The referenced information was acquired simultaneously with the information in the object in which the reference occurs.

122401

Same Anatomy

Information acquired for the same anatomic region.

122402

Same Indication

Information acquired for the same indication. E.g., to elucidate the same diagnostic question.

122403

For Attenuation Correction

The referenced information was used to correct the data for differential attenuation through different anatomic tissue.

122404

Reconstructed

Value estimated for a vessel in the absence of a stenosis.

122405

Algorithm Manufacturer

Manufacturer of application used.

122406

Left Atrial Ejection Fraction by Angiography

Left Atrial Ejection Fraction by Angiography.

122407

Left Atrial ED Volume

Left Atrial End Diastolic Volume.

122408

Left Atrial ES Volume

Left Atrial End Systolic Volume.

122410

Contour Realignment

Contour repositioning of End Diastolic relative to End Systolic contour.

122411

Threshold Value

The minimum standard deviation to define the hypokinesis and hyperkinesis.

122417

Regional Abnormal Wall Motion

Report of differentiation of wall motion compared to normal.

122421

Calibration Object

Object used for Calibration.

122422

Calibration Method

Method used for Calibration.

122423

Calibration Object Size

Size of calibration object.

122428

Area Length Method

Method how long axis is positioned.

122429

Volume Method

Model for cardiac chamber volume calculation.

122430

Reference Method

Method to define original diameter of the artery.

122431

Regression Slope ED

Relation between calculated End Diastolic volume and ventricular End Diastolic volume. The specific meaning is dependent on volume method used.

122432

Regression Offset ED

Correction factor for the calculated End Diastolic volume and ventricular End Diastolic volume. The specific meaning is dependent on volume method used.

122433

Regression Slope ES

Relation between calculated End Systolic volume and ventricular End Systolic volume. The specific meaning is dependent on volume method used.

122434

Regression Offset ES

Correction factor for the calculated End Systolic volume and ventricular End Systolic volume. The specific meaning is dependent on volume method used.

122435

Regression Volume Exponent

Exponent of volume in regression formula.

122438

Reference Points

Container for spatial locations or coordinates used for calculation.

122445

Wall Thickness

Average thickness of the chamber wall in the current view.

122446

Wall Volume

Volume of the chamber wall estimated from the current view.

122447

Wall Mass

Mass of the chamber wall (myocardium).

122448

Wall Stress

Peak systolic stress of chamber wall.

122449

Centerline Wall Motion Analysis

Method to calculate wall motion [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122450

Normalized Chord Length

The length between End Diastolic and End Systolic contour perpendicular on the centerline normalized by a method dependent ventricular perimeter length. The centerline is the line equidistant between the End Diastolic and End Systolic contour [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122451

Abnormal Region

The report of the boundaries of the abnormal (hyperkinetic, hypokinetic, a-kinetic) regions associated with the territory of the artery [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122452

First Chord of Abnormal Region

The chord number specifying the begin of abnormal region [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122453

Last Chord of Abnormal Region

The chord number specifying the end of abnormal region [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122459

Territory Region Severity

Severity at the regional abnormality extent [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122461

Opposite Region Severity

Severity at the opposite regional abnormality extent [example: Sheehan, 1986].

122464

LAD Region in RAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO project the range of chords belonging to this circumferential extent lies between 5 - 85. [Sheehan, 1986].

122465

RCA Region in ROA Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO project the range of chords belonging to this circumferential extent lies between 25 - 85. [Sheehan, 1986].

122466

Single LAD Region in RAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 10 - 66 (hypokinetic) and 67 - 80 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122467

Single RCA Region in RAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 51 - 80 (hypokinetic) and 10 - 50 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122468

Multiple LAD Region in RAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 10 - 58 (hypokinetic) and 59 -80 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122469

Multiple RCA Region in RAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and RAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 59 - 80 (hypokinetic) and 10 - 58 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122470

LAD Region in LAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and LAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 50 -100 (hypokinetic) and 20 - 49 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122471

RCA Region in LAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and LAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 19 - 67 (hypokinetic) and 68 - 100 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122472

CFX Region in LAO Projection

Based on a total number of chords of 100 and LAO projection the range of chords belonging to this regional extent lies between 38 -74 (hypokinetic) and 75 - 100 (hyperkinetic). [Sheehan, 1986].

122473

Circular Method

Method based on assumption that the image object is circular.

122474

Densitometric Method

Method based on the gray value distribution of the image.

122475

Center of Gravity

End Systolic contour realigned to End Diastolic contour based on the center of gravity.

122476

Long Axis Based

End Systolic contour realigned to End Diastolic contour based on the mid point of the long axis. The long axis end points are defined as the posterior and apex.

122477

No Realignment

No Contour Realignment applied.

122480

Vessel Lumen Cross-Sectional Area

Calculated Vessel Lumen Cross-Sectional Area based on the referenced method.

122481

Contour Start

Location of the beginning of a contour.

122482

Contour End

Location of the end of a contour.

122485

Sphere

Sphere is used as calibration object.

122486

Geometric Isocenter

Object of interest in isocenter of image and pixel separation is calculated from geometric data.

122487

Geometric Non-Isocenter

Object of interest not in isocenter of image and pixel separation is calculated from geometric data and out of isocenter distances.

122488

Calibration Object Used

Object used for calibration. E.g., sphere.

122489

Curve Fitted Reference

Application dependent method to calculate the reference diameter based on the multiple diameter values.

122490

Interpolated Local Reference

Application dependent method to calculate reference by interpolation, based on the diameter of two or more user defined reference positions.

122491

Mean Local Reference

Application dependent method to calculate by averaging the reference, based on the diameter of one or more user defined reference positions.

122493

Radial Based Wall Motion Analysis

Method to calculate wall motion based on the lengths of the radials in the predefined regions [Ingels].

122495

Regional Contribution to Ejection Fraction

Contribution of Region to global Ejection factor based on radial or landmark based wall motion method.

122496

Radial Shortening

The reduction of area between End Systolic and End Diastolic based on radial wall motion analysis.

122497

Landmark Based Wall Motion Analysis

Method to calculate wall motion based on the move of landmarks on the wall [Slager].

122498

Slice Contribution to Ejection Fraction

Contribution to the ejection fraction of a specific slice region [Slager].

122499

Frame to Frame Analysis

Method to calculate volumes of heart chambers for every image in a range.

122501

Area of closed irregular polygon

The area is derived by considering a set of coordinates as a closed irregular polygon, accounting for inner angles.

The exact method, such as by decomposition into triangles or quadrilaterals, is not specified, since it does not affect the numeric result, apart from the effect of numeric precision during computation of intermediate results.

122502

Area of a closed NURBS

The area is derived by using a set of coordinates as control points for a Non Uniform Rational B-Spline (NURBS).

122503

Integration of sum of closed areas on contiguous slices

The volume derived by integrating the sum of the areas on adjacent slices across the slice interval; each area is defined by a regular planar shape or by considering a set of coordinates as a closed irregular polygon, accounting for inner angles.

122505

Calibration

Procedure used to calibrate measurements or measurement devices.

122507

Left Contour

Left contour of lumen (direction proximal to distal).

122508

Right Contour

Right contour of lumen (direction proximal to distal).

122509

Diameter Graph

Ordered set of diameters values derived from contours (direction proximal to distal).

122510

Length Luminal Segment

Length Luminal Segment.

122511

Graph Increment

Increment value along X-axis in Diameter Graph.

122516

Site of Maximum Luminal

Location of the maximum lumen area in a lesion or vessel.

122517

Densitometric Luminal Cross-sectional Area Graph

Ordered set of cross-sectional Vessel Lumen Cross-Sectional Area values derived from contours (direction proximal to distal) based on densitometric method.

122528

Position of Proximal Border

Position of proximal border of segment relative to the contour start (proximal end of analysis area).

122529

Position of Distal Border

Position of distal border of segment relative to the contour start (proximal end of analysis area).

122542

Plaque Area

Longitudinal cross sectional area of plaque.

122544

Diameter Symmetry

Symmetry of stenosis (0 = complete asymmetry, 1 = complete symmetry); see Section T.2 “Definition of Diameter Symmetry with Arterial Plaques” in PS3.17 .

122545

Area Symmetry

Symmetry of plaque (0 = complete asymmetry, 1 = complete symmetry); see Section T.2 “Definition of Diameter Symmetry with Arterial Plaques” in PS3.17 .

122546

Inflow Angle

The average slope of the diameter function between the position of the minimum luminal diameter and the position of the proximal border of the segment.

122547

Outflow Angle

The average slope of the diameter function between the position of the minimum luminal diameter and the position of the distal border of the segment.

122548

Stenotic Flow Reserve

The relation between coronary pressure and coronary flow.

122549

Poiseuille Resistance

Poiseuille Resistance at the location of the stenosis.

122550

Turbulence Resistance

Turbulence Resistance at the location of the stenosis.

122551

Pressure Drop at SFR

Pressure drop over the stenosis at maximum heart output.

122554

Segmentation Method

Method for selection of vessel sub-segments.

122555

Estimated Normal Flow

Estimate of the volume of blood flow in the absence of stenosis.

122558

Area Length Kennedy

Area Length method defined by Kennedy [Kennedy, 1970].

122559

Area Length Dodge

Area Length method defined by Dodge [Dodge, 1960].

122560

Area Length Wynne

Area Length method defined by Wynne [Wynne].

122562

Multiple Slices

Volume method based on multiple slice.

122563

Boak

Volume method defined by Boak [Boak].

122564

TS Pyramid

Volume method defined by Ferlinz [Ferlinz].

122565

Two Chamber

Volume method defined by Graham [Graham].

122566

Parallelepiped

Volume method defined by Arcilla [Arcilla].

122572

BSA^1.219

Corrected Body Surface area for indexing the hemodynamic measurements for a pediatric patient.

122574

Equidistant method

Method for selecting sub-segments that are all of the same length.

122575

User selected method

Manually selected start and end of sub-segment.

122582

Left ventricular posterobasal segment

Left ventricular posterobasal segment.

122600

Cardiovascular Analysis Report

Report of a Cardiovascular Analysis, typically from a CT or MR study.

122601

Ventricular Analysis

Ventricular Analysis.

122602

Myocardial Perfusion Analysis

Myocardial Perfusion Analysis.

122603

Calcium Scoring Analysis

Calcium Scoring Analysis.

122604

Flow Quantification

Flow Quantification Analysis.

122605

Vascular Morphological Analysis

Vascular Morphological Analysis.

122606

Vascular Functional Analysis

Vascular Functional Analysis.

122607

Thickening Analysis

Analysis of myocardial wall thickening.

122608

Absolute Values Of Ventricular Measurements

Section Heading for absolute values of ventricular measurements.

122609

Normalized Values Of Ventricular Measurements

Results of normalizing ventricular measurements.

122611

Reference Point

Reference Point of a measurement.

122612

Central breathing position

Central breathing position between inspiration and expiration.

122616

Peak Ejection Rate

Peak of the ventricular ejection rate.

122617

Peak Ejection Time

Time of the peak of ventricular ejection.

122618

Peak Filling Rate

Peak of the fluid filling rate.

122619

Peak Filling Time

Time interval until time of peak filling from a given reference point. E.g., end systole.

122620

Papillary Muscle Excluded

Papillary muscle was excluded from the measurement.

122621

Papillary Muscle Included

Papillary muscle was included in the measurement.

122624

Wall Thickness Ratio end-systolic to end-diastolic

The ratio of the end-systolic wall thickness compared to the end-diastolic wall thickness.

122627

Curve Fit Method

The method to smooth a ventricular volume as a function of time.

122628

Baseline Result Correction

Baseline correction used in the calculation of the results.

122631

Signal Earliest Peak Time

The time in a dynamic set of images at which the first peak of the signal is observed for the analyzed myocardial wall segments.

122633

Signal Increase Start Time

This is the time at which the signal begins to increase.

122634

Signal Time to Peak

Time interval between the beginning of the signal increase to the time at which the signal intensity reaches its first maximum in a dynamic set of images.

122635

MR Perfusion Peak

Peak of the MR perfusion signal.

122636

MR Perfusion Slope

Signal intensity as a function of time. It is the change in the signal intensity divided by the change in the time.

122637

MR Perfusion Time Integral

MR perfusion time integral from baseline (foot time) to earliest peak.

122638

Signal Baseline Start

First time point in a dynamic set of images used in the calculation of the baseline signal intensity for each myocardial wall segment.

122639

Signal Baseline End

Last time point in a dynamic set of images used in the calculation of the baseline signal intensity for each myocardial wall segment.

122640

Image Interval

The time delta between images in a dynamic set of images.

122642

Velocity Encoding Minimum Value

The minimum velocity encoded by the phase encoding gradient.

122643

Velocity Encoding Maximum Value

The maximum velocity encoded by the phase encoding gradient.

122645

Net Forward Volume

Forward volume-reverse volume.

122650

Area Based Method

Area Based Method for estimating volume or area.

122651

Diameter Based Method

Diameter Based Method for estimating volume, area or diameter.

122652

Volume Based Method

Volume Based Method for estimating volume.

122655

NASCET

A method of diameter measurements according to NASCET (North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial).

122656

ECST

A method of diameter measurements according to ECST (European Carotid Surgery Trial).

122657

Agatston Score Threshold

Agatston Score Threshold.

122658

Calcium Mass Threshold

Calcium Mass Threshold.

122659

Calcium Scoring Calibration

Calcium Scoring Calibration.

122660

Calcium Volume

Calcium Volume.

122661

Calcium Mass

Calcium Mass.

122664

Late Contrast Enhancement

Delayed hyperenhancement of a tissue observed in an image acquired after injection of contrast media.

122665

Time interval since injection of contrast media

Time interval since injection of contrast media.

122666

Time relative to R-wave peak

Time relative to R-wave peak.

122667

Blood velocity vs. time of cardiac cycle

Relationship between blood velocity and time relative to R-wave peak.

122668

Time interval since detection of contrast bolus

Time interval since detection of contrast bolus.

122670

Papillary Muscle Included/Excluded

Indicates if the papillary muscle was included or excluded in the measurement.

122675

Anterior-Posterior

Anterior to Posterior direction.

122680

endoleak

Persistent flow of blood into the stent-grafting.

122683

Stent Fracture

Fracture of a stent.

122684

Stent Disintegration

Disintegration of a stent.

122685

Stent Composition

Material that a stent consists of.

122686

Parent Vessel Finding

Finding about the characteristics of the parent vessel of a vessel.

122687

Site of Lumen Maximum

Site of Maximal lumen diameter of a vessel.

122698

X-Concept

The physical domain (time, space, etc.) to the horizontal axis of the graphical presentation.

122699

Y-Concept

The physical domain (time, space, etc.) to the vertical axis of the graphical presentation.

122700

Indications for Pharmacological Stress

Indications for Pharmacological Stress.

122701

Procedure time base

Reference time for measurement of elapsed time in a procedure.

122702

Treadmill speed

Treadmill speed.

122703

Treadmill gradient

Treadmill gradient.

122704

Ergometer power

Ergometer power.

122705

Pharmacological Stress Agent Dose Rate

Pharmacological Stress Agent Dose Rate.

122706

Rating of Perceived Exertion

Rating of Perceived Exertion.

122707

Number of Ectopic Beats

Number of ectopic beats during a period of collection.

122708

Double Product

Heart rate times systolic blood pressure.

122709

Activity workload

Physical activity workload (intensity) measurement.

122710

Time since start of stage

Elapsed time at stage.

122711

Exercise duration after stress agent injection

Exercise duration after stress agent injection.

122712

Imaging Start Time

Imaging Start Time.

122713

Attenuation correction method

Attenuation correction method.

122715

Pharmacological Stress Agent Dose

Pharmacological Stress Agent Dose.

122716

Maximum Power Output Achieved

Maximum power output achieved during course of procedure.

122717

Peak activity workload

Peak physical activity intensity measurement during course of procedure.

122718

Peak Double Product

Peak Double Product measurement during course of procedure.

122720

OSEM algorithm

Ordered subsets expectation maximization reconstruction algorithm.

122721

Chang method

Chang attenuation correction method.

122726

Algorithmic attenuation correction

Attenuation correction not based on image-based attenuation maps.

122727

NM transmission attenuation correction

NM transmission attenuation correction.

122728

CT-based attenuation correction

CT-based attenuation correction.

122729

No Attenuation Correction

No attenuation correction.

122730

Bazett QTc Algorithm

Bazett QT Correction Algorithm; QT/(RR ^ 0.5); Bazett HC. "An analysis of the time-relations of electrocardiograms" Heart7:353-370 (1920).

122731

Hodges QTc Algorithm

Hodges QT Correction Algorithm; QT + 1.75 (heart rate-60); Hodges M, Salerno Q, Erlien D. "Bazett's QT correction reviewed. Evidence that a linear QT correction for heart rate is better." J Am Coll Cardiol1:694 (1983).

122732

Fridericia QTc Algorithm

Fridericia QT Correction Algorithm; QT/(RR ^ 0.333); Fridericia LS. "The duration of systole in the electrocardiogram of normal subjects and of patients with heart disease" Acta Med Scand53:469-486 (1920).

122733

Framingham QTc Algorithm

Framingham QT Correction Algorithm; QT + 0.154 (1- RR); Sagie A, Larson MG, Goldberg RJ, et al. "An improved method for adjusting the QT interval for heart rate (the Framingham Heart Study)." Am J Cardiol70:797-801(1992).

122734

Borg RPE Scale

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, range 6:20.

122735

Borg CR10 Scale

Borg category ratio scale, open ended range with nominal range 0:10.

122739

Overall study quality

Overall study quality.

122740

Excellent image quality

Excellent image quality.

122741

Good image quality

Good image quality.

122742

Poor image quality

Poor image quality.

122743

Body habitus attenuation

Image attenuation due to body physique (overweight).

122744

Breast attenuation

Image attenuation due to breast tissue.

122745

Diaphragmatic attenuation

Image attenuation due to diaphragm.

122748

False positive defect finding

Finding of a defect is incorrect. E.g., from automated analysis.

122750

Non-diagnostic - low heart rate

ECG is non-diagnostic due to low heart rate.

122751

Non-diagnostic - resting ST abnormalities

ECG is non-diagnostic due to resting ST abnormalities.

122752

Non-diagnostic - ventricular pacing or LBBB

ECG is non-diagnostic due to ventricular pacing or Left Bundle Branch Block.

122753

Non-diagnostic ECG

ECG is non-diagnostic for presence of acute coronary syndrome.

122755

Strongly positive

Strongly positive finding.

122756

Strongly positive - ST elevation

Strongly positive finding - ST elevation.

122757

ST Depression - Horizontal

Finding of ST segment depression with no slope.

122758

ST Depression - Upsloping

Finding of ST segment depression with upslope.

122759

ST Depression - Downsloping

Finding of ST segment depression with downslope.

122760

Stress test score

Stress test score.

122762

Number of diseased vessel territories

Number of diseased vessel territories.

122764

Weight exceeds equipment limit

Patient weight exceeds equipment limit.

122768

Difference in Ejection Fraction

Difference in Ejection Fraction.

122769

Difference in ED LV Volume

Difference in End Diastolic Left Ventricular Volume.

122770

Ratio of achieved to predicted maximal oxygen consumption

Ratio of achieved to predicted maximal oxygen consumption.

122771

Ratio of achieved to predicted functional capacity

Ratio of achieved to predicted functional capacity.

122772

Aerobic index

Workload (Watts) at target heart rate divided by body weight.

122773

ST/HR Index

ST depression at peak exercise divided by the exercise-induced increase in heart rate [Kligfield P, Ameisen O, Okin PM. "Heart rate adjustment of ST segment depression for improved detection of coronary artery disease." Circulation 1989;79:245-55.].

122775

Agreement with prior findings

Agreement with prior findings.

122776

Disagreement with prior findings

Disagreement with prior findings.

122781

Rest thallium/stress technetium procedure

Nuclear Medicine Rest thallium/stress technetium procedure.

122782

Rest technetium/stress technetium 1 day procedure

Nuclear Medicine Rest technetium/stress technetium 1 day procedure.

122783

Rest technetium/stress technetium 2 day procedure

Nuclear Medicine Rest technetium/stress technetium 2 day procedure.

122784

Stress technetium/rest technetium 1 day procedure

Nuclear Medicine Stress technetium/rest technetium 1 day procedure.

122785

NM Myocardial Viability procedure

Nuclear Medicine Myocardial Viability procedure.

122791

PET Myocardial Perfusion, Rest only

Positron Emission Tomography Perfusion Imaging procedure, rest only.

122792

PET Myocardial Perfusion, Stress only

Positron Emission Tomography Perfusion Imaging procedure, stress only.

122793

PET Myocardial Perfusion, Rest and Stress

Positron Emission Tomography Perfusion Imaging procedure, rest and stress.

122795

PET Myocardial Viability, Rest only

Positron Emission Tomography Myocardial Viability procedure, rest only.

122796

PET Myocardial Viability, Stress only

Positron Emission Tomography Myocardial Viability procedure, stress only.

122797

PET Myocardial Viability, Rest and Stress

Positron Emission Tomography Myocardial Viability procedure, rest and stress.

122799

Anginal Equivalent

Group of symptoms heralding angina pectoris that does not include chest pain (dyspnea, diaphoresis, profuse vomiting in a diabetic patient, or arm or jaw pain).

123001

Radiopharmaceutical

Active ingredient (molecular) used for radioactive tracing.

123003

Radiopharmaceutical Start Time

Time of radiopharmaceutical administration to the patient for imaging purposes.

123004

Radiopharmaceutical Stop Time

Ending time of radiopharmaceutical administration to the patient for imaging purposes.

123005

Radiopharmaceutical Volume

Volume of radiopharmaceutical administered to the patient.

123006

Radionuclide Total Dose

Total amount of radionuclide administered to the patient at Radiopharmaceutical Start Time.

123007

Radiopharmaceutical Specific Activity

Activity per unit mass of the radiopharmaceutical at Radiopharmaceutical Start Time.

123009

Radionuclide Syringe Counts

Pre-injection syringe acquisition count rate.

123010

Radionuclide Residual Syringe Counts

Syringe acquisition count rate following patient injection.

123011

Contrast/Bolus Agent

Contrast or bolus agent.

123012

Pre-Medication

Medication to be administered at the beginning of the Scheduled Procedure Step.

123014

Target Region

Anatomic Region to be imaged.

123015

Imaging Direction

Direction of imaging (includes view, transducer orientation, patient orientation, and/or projection).

123016

Imaging Conditions

Imaging condition for refinement of protocol (includes secondary posture, instruction, X-Ray / electron beam energy or nuclide, and ultrasound modes), as used in JJ1017 v3.0.

123019

Caudal 10 degree distal-cranioproximal oblique

Caudal 10 degree distal-cranioproximal oblique radiographic projection, defined per Smallwood et al.

123101

Neighborhood Analysis

Surface processing utilizing predefined weighting factors (i.e., kernels) applied to different data values depending on their location relative to other data values within the data domain. Includes Low Pass, High Pass, Gaussian, Laplacian, etc.

123102

Adaptive Filtering

Surface processing applied non-uniformly utilizing a priori knowledge of the system and/or relative locations of the data values within the data domain. Example: Neighborhood analysis where weighting factors are modified continuously based on predefined criteria.

123103

Edge Detection

Surface processing through the exploitation of discontinuities in the data values within their domain. Includes Gradient filters.

123104

Morphological Operations

Surface processing based on the connectivity of values based on the shape or structure of the data values within their domain. Includes erode, dilate, etc.

123105

Histogram Analysis

Surface processing applied to the distribution of the data values. Includes thresholding, Bayesian Classification, etc.

123106

Multi-Scale/Resolution Filtering

Surface processing accomplished through varying the data domain size. Include deformable models.

123107

Cluster Analysis

Surface processing accomplished by combining data values based on their relative location within their domain or value distribution. Includes K- and C-means, Fuzzy Analysis, Watershed, Seed Growing, etc.

123108

Multispectral Processing

Surface processing accomplished through the weighted combination of multiple data sets. Includes Principle Component Analysis, linear and non-linear weighed combinations, etc.

123109

Manual Processing

Surface processing accomplished through human interaction. Region drawing.

123110

Artificial Intelligence

Surface processing using Artificial Intelligence techniques, such as Machine Learning, Neural Networks, etc.

123111

Deformable Models

Surface processing using Deformable Model techniques, such as Point Distribution Models, Level Sets, Simplex Meshes, etc.

125000

OB-GYN Ultrasound Procedure Report

Document Title of OB-GYN procedure report.

125001

Fetal Biometry Ratios

Report section for assessment of fetal growth using ratios and indexes.

125002

Fetal Biometry

Report section for assessment of fetal growth.

125003

Fetal Long Bones

Report section for assessment of fetal growth by long bone measurements.

125004

Fetal Cranium

Report section for assessment of fetal cranium growth.

125005

Biometry Group

Biometric assessment of.

125006

Biophysical Profile

Report section for assessment of biophysical observations that evaluate fetal well-being according to Manning, Antepartum Fetal Evaluation: Development of a Fetal Biophysical Profile Score, Am. J Obstet Gynecol, 1980;136:787.

125007

Measurement Group

A grouping of related measurements and calculations that share a common context.

125008

Fetus Summary

Report section for fetus specific procedure summary observations.

125009

Early Gestation

Report section for assessment of early gestation fetus.

125010

Identifier

A name to differentiate between multiple instances of some item.

125011

Pelvis and Uterus

Report section for assessment of pelvis and uterus.

125012

Growth Percentile rank

The rank of a measured growth indicator relative to a normal distribution expressed as a percentage.

125013

Growth Z-score

The rank of a measured growth indicator relative to a normal distribution expressed as the dimensionless quantity z = (x-m) /s where (x-m) is the deviation of the value x, from the distribution mean, m, and s is the standard deviation of the distribution.

125015

Fetus Characteristics

Fetus characteristics (findings section title).

125016

Fetal Measurements

Fetal Measurements (findings section title).

125021

Frame of Reference Identity

There is a defined equivalence between the Frame of Reference of the Registration SOP instance and the Frame of Reference of the referenced images.

125022

Fiducial Alignment

The registration is based on fiducials that represent patient or specimen features identified in each data set.

125023

Acquisition Equipment Alignment

Registration based on a-priori knowledge of the acquisition geometry. This is not an object registration as in fiducial registration. Rather, it specifies a known spatial relationship.

125024

Image Content-based Alignment

Computed registration based on global image information.

125025

Visual Alignment

Registration by visually guided manipulation.

125030

Inter-Hemispheric Plane

A plane fiducial that specifies the location of the plane separating the two hemispheres of the brain.

125031

Right Hemisphere Most Anterior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the anterior limit of the right brain hemisphere.

125032

Right Hemisphere Most Posterior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the posterior limit of the right brain hemisphere.

125033

Right Hemisphere Most Superior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the superior limit of the right brain hemisphere.

125034

Right Hemisphere Most Inferior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the inferior limit of the Right brain hemisphere.

125035

Left Hemisphere Most Anterior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the anterior limit of the left brain hemisphere.

125036

Left Hemisphere Most Posterior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the posterior limit of the left brain hemisphere.

125037

Left Hemisphere Most Superior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the superior limit of the left brain hemisphere.

125038

Left Hemisphere Most Inferior

A point fiducial that specifies the location in the plane perpendicular to the Anterior- Posterior-Commissure axis and tangential to the inferior limit of the left brain hemisphere.

125040

Background

That which is not part of an object.

E.g., background of an image (that which might be encoded with Pixel Padding Value, or a Segmentation Property Type.

125041

Registration Input

A segment for use as an input to an image registration process. E.g., to specify the bounding region for determining a Frame of Reference Transformation Matrix.

125100

Vascular Ultrasound Procedure Report

Root Document Title for ultrasound vascular evidence reports (worksheets).

125101

Vessel Branch

The particular vessel branch, such as the inferior, medial or lateral.

125102

Graft Type

A descriptor or elaboration of the type of graft.

125105

Measurement Orientation

A modifier to a 2D distance measurement to describe its orientation. E.g., a vascular distance measurement for a vessel plague could have a modifier Transverse or Longitudinal.

125106

Doppler Angle

The angle formed between the Doppler beam line and the direction of blood flow within a region of interest in the body defined by the sample volume.

125107

Sample Volume Depth

The depth of the center of the Doppler sample volume measured from skin line along the Doppler line.

125195

Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound Report

Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound Report (document title).

125196

Fetal Cardiac Ultrasound Report

Fetal Cardiac Ultrasound Report (document title).

125197

Adult Congenital Cardiac Ultrasound Report

Adult Congenital Cardiac Ultrasound Report (document title).

125200

Adult Echocardiography Procedure Report

Document title of adult echocardiography procedure (evidence) report.

125201

Illustration of Finding

An image that is a pictorial representation of findings. The concept is typically used as a purpose of reference to an image, such as a depiction of myocardium segments depicting wall motion function.

125202

LV Wall Motion Score Index

The average of all scored (non-zero) Left Ventricle segment wall motion scores.

125203

Acquisition Protocol

A type of clinical acquisition protocol for creating images or image-derived measurements. Acquisition protocols may be specific to a manufacturer's product.

125204

Area-length biplane

Method for calculating left ventricular volume from two orthogonal views containing the true long axis (usually the apical 4 and 2 chamber views). Volume = [pL1 / 6] * [(4A1) ¸ (pL1) ] * [(4A2) ¸ (pL2) ].

125205

Area-Length Single Plane

Method for calculating left ventricular volume from a view containing the true long axis (usually the apical 4-chamber view). Volume = [8(A)2]¸[3pL].

125206

Cube

Method (formula) for calculating left ventricle volumes and function derivatives (EF, SV, SI, etc.) that estimates the volume as the cube of diameter.

125207

Method of Disks, Biplane

Method of calculating volume based on the summation of disk volumes. The disk axis is parallel to the left ventricular long axis and using a disk diameter averaged from the two chamber and four chamber views.

125208

Method of Disks, Single Plane

Method of calculating volume based on the summation of disk volumes. The disk axis is parallel to the left ventricular long axis with disk diameter taken from the four-chamber view.

125209

Teichholz

Method (formula) for calculating left ventricle volumes and function derivatives (EF, SV, SI, etc.) Volume = [7.0/(2.4+D) ]*D3.

125210

Area by Pressure Half-Time

Mitral valve area (cm2) by Pressure Half-time = 220 (cm2.ms) / PHT (ms).

125211

Biplane Ellipse

Area = P/4 X d1 X d2

d1 = anterior/posterior axis

d2 = medial/lateral axis

Hagen-Ansert, Sandra L., Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasound, ed. 3, The C.V.Mosby Co., 1989, p. 73. .

125212

Continuity Equation

For conduits in series ("in continuity"), volume flow is equal: A1*V1 = A2*V2. where V is the velocity.

125213

Continuity Equation by Mean Velocity

For conduits in series ("in continuity"), volume flow is equal: A1*V1 = A2*V2. where V is the mean velocity.

125214

Continuity Equation by Peak Velocity

For conduits in series ("in continuity"), volume flow is equal: A1*V1 = A2*V2. where V is the peak velocity.

125215

Continuity Equation by Velocity Time Integral

For conduits in series ("in continuity"), volume flow is equal: A1*V1 = A2*V2. where V is the velocity time integral.

125216

Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area

Utilizes aliasing velocity (by color Doppler) of flow into an orifice (often regurgitant or stenotic) to measure instantaneous flow rate, orifice area, and flow volume.

The instantaneous flow rate = (2πr2vav ) * (απ) where vav is the constant velocity known as aliasing velocity at radius r, vp is the peak velocity at the orifice, and α is the angle in radians of the constant velocity surface.

Estimated Orifice area = Flow rate / vp , where vp is the peak velocity at the orifice and the flow rate is the PISA peak flow rate.

The volume flow is then the product of the orifice area and Velocity Time Integral.

125217

Full Bernoulli

ΔP = 4*(V12 - V22).

125218

Simplified Bernoulli

ΔP = 4*V2.

125219

Doppler Volume Flow

Volume flow = Conduit CSA * (Velocity Time Integral).

125220

Planimetry

Direct measurement of an area by tracing an irregular perimeter.

125221

Left Ventricle Mass by M-mode

Mass = 1.04 * [(ST+LVID+PWT)3 - LVID3] * 0.8+ 0.6. Mass unit is grams and length in cm.

125222

Left Ventricle Mass by Truncated Ellipse

Mass = 1.05P ((b + t)2 X (2/3 (a + t) + d - d3 /3(a + t)2) - b2 (2/3a + d - d3 /3a2))

a = Semi-major axis from widest minor axis radius to apex.

b = Short axis radius calculated from short axis cavity area

t = Myocardial thickness calculated from short axis epicardial and cavity areas

d = Truncated semi-major axis from widest short axis diameter to plane of mitral annulus.

Mass unit is grams and length in cm.

Schiller NB et al: Recommendations for quantification of the left ventricle by two-dimensional echocardiography, American Society of Echocardiography 2:364, 1989. .

125223

4 Point Segment Finding Scale

A four point, echocardiographic numeric scoring scheme of myocardium segments based on evaluation of wall motion and ventricle morphology. Recommendations for Quantitation of the Left Ventricle by Two-Dimensional Echocardiography, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2:358-367, 1989.

125224

5 Point Segment Finding Scale

A five point, echocardiographic numeric scoring scheme of myocardium segments based on evaluation of wall motion and ventricle morphology. Recommendations for Quantitation of the Left Ventricle by Two-Dimensional Echocardiography, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2:358-367, 1989.

125225

5 Point Segment Finding Scale With Graded Hypokinesis

A five point, echocardiographic numeric scoring scheme of myocardium segments based on evaluation of wall motion and ventricle morphology, with severity of hypokinesis graded. Recommendations for Quantitation of the Left Ventricle by Two-Dimensional Echocardiography, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2:358-367, 1989.

125226

Single Plane Ellipse

Method of estimating volume from a planar ellipse. Equivalent to Biplane Ellipse with an assumption that the ellipse in the orthogonal plane has identical major and minor diameters.

125227

Modified Simpson

Modified Simpson's Method of estimating ventricular volume, based on the method of disks with paired apical views.

Schiller NB, et al. "Recommendations for quantitation of the left ventricle by two-dimensional echocardiography. American Society of Echocardiography Committee on Standards, Subcommittee on Quantitation of Two-Dimensional Echocardiograms". J Am Soc Echocardiogr.1989 2(5):358-367. Sep-Oct.

125228

Bullet Method

Bullet method of estimating ventricular volume.

Volume = 5/6 * L * S

L: Left ventricle long axis length

S: Left ventricle area, SAX view at level of Mitral Valve.

125230

Power Doppler

Color coded ultrasound images of blood flow, which depict the amplitude, or power, of Doppler signals.

Retired

Replaced by (P0-02241, SRT, "Power Doppler")

125231

3D mode

Volumetric ultrasound imaging

Retired

Replaced by (P0-02242, SRT, "3D mode")

125233

Start of drug dose administration

Onset of administration of dose of a drug.

125234

Start of contrast agent administration

Onset of contrast agent administration.

125235

Destruction of microbubbles

Destruction of ultrasonic contrast microbubbles by a high-energy ultrasound pulse.

125236

Onset of exercise

Instant at which exercise begins.

125237

Cessation of exercise

Instant at which exercise ends.

125238

Onset of stimulation

Instant at which stimulation begins.

125239

Cessation of stimulation

Instant at which stimulation ends.

125240

Line scan pattern

Ultrasound transducer scan pattern in which information is gathered along a line.

125241

Plane scan pattern

Ultrasound transducer scan pattern in which information is gathered within a plane.

125242

Volume scan pattern

Ultrasound transducer scan pattern in which information is gathered within a volume.

125251

Non-imaging Doppler ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasound transducer geometry characterized by a single scan line used for PW or CW Doppler scanning.

125252

Linear ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasonic transducer geometry characterized by parallel lines.

125253

Curved linear ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasonic transducer geometry characterized by radial lines normal to the outside of a curved surface.

125254

Sector ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasonic transducer geometry characterized by lines originating from a common apex.

125255

Radial ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasonic transducer geometry characterized by lines emanating radially from a single point.

125256

Ring ultrasound transducer geometry

Ultrasonic transducer geometry characterized by a circular ring of transducer elements.

125257

Fixed beam direction

Ultrasonic steering technique consisting of a single beam normal to the transducer face steered by the orientation of the probe.

125258

Mechanical beam steering

Ultrasonic steering technique consisting of mechanically directing the beam.

125259

Phased beam steering

Ultrasonic steering technique consisting of electronically-steered beams.

125261

External Transducer

Transducer is designed to be placed onto the surface of the subject.

125262

Transesophageal Transducer

Transducer is designed for insertion into the esophagus.

125263

Endovaginal Transducer

Transducer is designed for insertion into the vagina.

125264

Endorectal Transducer

Transducer is designed for insertion into the rectum.

125265

Intravascular Transducer

Transducer is designed for insertion via a catheter.

125270

Left Ventricle Mass by Area Length

method to measure the mass of the Left Ventricle via the ASE area-length method at end diastole.

LV Mass = 1.05*(5/6*(A1*(L+t)) - 5/6*(A2*L))

A1 = Left Ventricle epicardial SAX area at the level of the papillary muscle tips at end diastole.

A2 = Left Ventricle endocardial SAX area cavity area at the level of the papillary muscle tips at end diastole.

L = Left Ventricle apical view long axis length at end diastole.

t = Myocardial thickness can be computed as:

t = sqrt (A1/3.14) - sqrt (A2/3.14)

Reference:

1) Schiller, N.B., et al. "Recommendations for Quantification of the LV by Two-dimensional Echocardiography." J Am Soc Echo, Vol. 2, No. 5: 358-367, Sep-Oct 1989.

2) Reichek, N., et al. "Anatomic Validation of Left Ventricular Mass Estimates from Clinical Two-dimensional Echocardiography: Initial Results." Circulation, Vol. 67, No. 2: 348-52, February 1983.

125271

Left Ventricle Mass by M-mode - adjusted by Height

Equation = Left Ventricle Mass by M-mode (in gram) / (Height (in meter)) ^2.7

Reference:

Giovanni De Simone, et al. "Effect of Growth on Variability of Left Ventricular Mass: Assessment of Allometric Signals in Adults and Children and Their Capacity to Predict Cardiovascular Risk". New York, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio.

125272

Left Ventricle Mass by Truncated Ellipse - adjusted by Height

Equation = Left Ventricle Mass by Truncated Ellipse / Height^2.7

Reference:

Giovanni De Simone, et al. "Effect of Growth on Variability of Left Ventricular Mass: Assessment of Allometric Signals in Adults and Children and Their Capacity to Predict Cardiovascular Risk". New York, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio.

125273

Left Ventricle Mass by Area Length - adjusted by Height

Equation = Left Ventricle Mass by Area Length / Height^2.7

Reference:

Giovanni De Simone, et al. "Effect of Growth on Variability of Left Ventricular Mass: Assessment of Allometric Signals in Adults and Children and Their Capacity to Predict Cardiovascular Risk". New York, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio.

125901

CARDIOsphere

CARDIOsphere™ ultrasonic contrast agent produced by POINT Biomedical.

125902

Echovist

Echovist® ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Schering AG.

125903

Imagify

Imagify™ ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Accusphere Inc.

125904

Levovist

Levovist® ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Schering AG.

125905

Sonazoid

Sonazoid™ ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Daiichi Pharmaceutical / General Electric.

125906

SonoVue

SonoVue™ ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Bracco Diagnostics.

125907

Targestar-B

Targestar™-B ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Targeson LLC.

125908

Targestar-P

Targestar™-P ultrasonic contrast agent produced by Targeson LLC.