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Photon-counting CT characterization of carotid perivascular adipose tissue: a layer-by-layer quantitative analysis. A preliminary analysis in an asymptomatic population

  • By

  • Luca Saba

  • Hatem Alkadhi

  • Erica Maffei

  • Roberta Sciciolone

  • Mahmud Mossa-Basha

  • Lorenzo Mannelli

  • Gennaro D’Anna

  • Antonella Balestrieri

  • Jasjit S. Suri

  • Filippo Cademartiri

  • April 7, 2026

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    Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with carotid atherosclerotic disease significantly contributing to its incidence.

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    Recent evidence suggests that carotid plaque characteristics are more predictive of cerebrovascular events than stenosis severity alone.

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    Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) enhances spatial resolution and tissue characterization, improving the assessment of carotid perivascular adipose tissue.

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    A custom-developed algorithm was used to identify and quantify carotid perivascular adipose tissue based on high-resolution PCCT images.

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    The study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of carotid perivascular adipose tissue in asymptomatic individuals undergoing imaging.

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Photon-counting CT characterization of carotid perivascular adipose tissue: a layer-by-layer quantitative analysis. A preliminary analysis in an asymptomatic population

  • by Luca Saba, Hatem Alkadhi, Erica Maffei, Roberta Sciciolone, Mahmud Mossa-Basha, Lorenzo Mannelli, Gennaro D’Anna, Antonella Balestrieri, Jasjit S. Suri, Filippo Cademartiri

  • April 7, 2026

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