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World J Diabetes. Jun 25, 2015; 6(6): 792-806
Published online Jun 25, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i6.792
Published online Jun 25, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i6.792
Table 1 Relevant features of the most common imaging modalities
| Imaging modality | Anatomy | Metabolism/ function | Spatial resolution | Weakness |
| SPECT | Poor | Yes | 0.3-3 mm | Radiation |
| PET | Poor | Yes | 1-4 mm | Radiation |
| CT | Yes | Yes | 0.5-1 mm | Radiation |
| MRI | Yes | Yes | 50-500 μm | Expensive |
| Ultrasound | Yes | Yes | Approximately 200 μm | Poor depth penetration |
| Optical | Poor | Yes | 0.1-10 mm | Poor depth penetration |
- Citation: Barsanti C, Lenzarini F, Kusmic C. Diagnostic and prognostic utility of non-invasive imaging in diabetes management. World J Diabetes 2015; 6(6): 792-806
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v6/i6/792.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v6.i6.792