Table 2 Differences in DLP and body composition variables are summarised according to subgroup of patient age and sex
From: Body composition determinants of radiation dose during abdominopelvic CT
Subgroup | Younger female (<55.6 years) | Older female (>55.6 years) | Younger male (<55.6 years) | Older male (>55.6 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DLP (mGy.cm) | 492 ± 250 | 452 ± 180 | 513 ± 235 | 620 ± 240 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.1 ± 5.8 | 24.2 ± 4.8 | 27.4 ± 5 | 29.1 ± 4.5 |
Total adipose tissue (TAT) | 10,603 ± 6719 | 10,861 ± 5200 | 9696 ± 5069 | 12,454 ± 5415 |
Muscle volume (MV) | 8253 ± 2033 | 7996 ± 2028 | 10,346 ± 2793 | 11,092 ± 2313 |
Bone volume (BV) | 1335 ± 214 | 1138 ± 226 | 1728 ± 306 | 1642 ± 273 |
Liver volume (LV) | 1602 ± 453 | 1313 ± 360 | 1849 ± 471 | 1689 ± 438 |
Right kidney volume (RKV) | 146 ± 43 | 128 ± 37 | 174 ± 38 | 169 ± 49 |
Left kidney volume (LKV) | 148 ± 39 | 131 ± 37 | 176 ± 37 | 171 ± 45 |
Spleen volume (SV) | 205 ± 229 | 151 ± 103 | 283 ± 227 | 287 ± 185 |