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ValueSet: Acquisition Modality

Official URL: https://twcore.mohw.gov.tw/ig/twcore/ValueSet/AcquisitionModality Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2025-12-10 Computable Name: AcquisitionModality

此值集為 DICOM CID 29 Acquisition Modality 的本地定義,用於解決 IG Publisher 無法解析外部連結的問題。

References

Logical Definition (CLD)

 

Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem DICOM v2022.4.20221006 (CodeSystem)

This value set has 4,658 codes in it. In order to keep the publication size manageable, only a selection (1,000 codes) of the whole set of codes is shown.

SystemCodeDisplay (en)DefinitionJSONXML
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ANNAnnotation

A device, process or method that produces annotations.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ARAutorefraction

An acquisition device, process or method that measures autorefraction.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ARCHIVEArchive

A device, process or method that stores images and other objects for a prolonged period of time.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ASAngioscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during angioscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ASMTContent Assessment Result

A device, process or method that produces assessments of the content of other instances, e.g., for quality or suitability.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  AUAudio

An acquisition device, process or method that records audio.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  BDUSUltrasound Bone Densitometry

An acquisition device, process or method that performs ultrasound bone densitometry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  BIBiomagnetic imaging

An acquisition device, process or method that performs biomagnetic imaging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  BMDBone Mineral Densitometry

An acquisition device, process or method that performs bone mineral densitometry by X-Ray, including dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA) and morphometric X-Ray absorptiometry (MXA).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CADComputer Assisted Detection/Diagnosis

An image processing device, process or method that performs computer assisted detection or diagnosis.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CAPTUREImage Capture

An acquisition device, process or method that performs image capture, includes video capture.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CDColor flow Doppler

An acquisition device, process or method that performs color flow Doppler.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CFCinefluorography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs cinefluorography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  COMPComputation Server

A device, process or method that performs computation as a service; includes radiotherapy planning.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CPCulposcopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during culposcopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CRComputed Radiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs computed radiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CSCystoscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during cystoscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CTComputed Tomography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs computed tomography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  CTPROTOCOLCT Protocol

A device, process or method that produces CT device acquisition protocols.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DDDuplex Doppler

An acquisition device, process or method that performs duplex Doppler.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DFDigital fluoroscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs digital fluoroscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DGDiaphanography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs diaphanography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DMDigital microscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs digital microscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DMSDermoscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs imaging of the surface of the skin using epiluminescence microscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DOCDocument

A device, process or method that produces documents. i.e., representations of documents as images, whether by scanning or other means.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DOCDDocument Digitizer Equipment

A device, process or method that digitizes hardcopy documents and imports them.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DSDigital Subtraction Angiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs digital subtraction angiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DSSDepartment System Scheduler

A department-based information system (for instance, Radiology or Laboratory) that provides functions related to the management of orders received from external systems or through the department system’s user interface. This definition matches that of the DSS/OF Actor in the IHE Scheduled Workflow (SWF) Profile.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  DXDigital Radiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs digital radiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ECEchocardiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs echocardiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ECGElectrocardiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs electrocardiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  EEGElectroencephalography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs electroencephalography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  EMGElectromyography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs electromyography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  EOGElectrooculography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs electrooculography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  EPSCardiac Electrophysiology

An acquisition device, process or method that performs cardiac electrophysiology.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ESEndoscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during endoscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FFemale

Female sex.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FAFluorescein angiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs fluorescein angiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FCFemale changed to Male

Female sex changed to Male sex.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FIDSpatial Fiducials

A device, process or method that identifies features or landmarks used to establish spatial correlation between objects or frames of reference.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FILMDFilm Digitizer

A device, process or method that performs film digitization.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FPFemale Pseudohermaphrodite

Female Pseudohermaphrodite.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  FSFundoscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during fundoscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  GMGeneral Microscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs general microscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  HHermaphrodite

Hermaphrodite.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  HCHard Copy

A device, process or method that creates images to be printed as hard copy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  HDHemodynamic Waveform

An acquisition device, process or method that records hemodynamic waveforms.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  IOIntra-oral Radiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs intra-oral radiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  IOLIntraocular Lens Calculation

A device, process or method that encodes calculations for an intraocular lens.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  IVOCTIntravascular Optical Coherence Tomography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs intravascular optical coherence tomography

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  IVUSIntravascular Ultrasound

An acquisition device, process or method that performs intravascular ultrasound.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  KERKeratometry

An acquisition device, process or method that performs keratometry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  KOKey Object Selection

A device, process or method that creates Key Object Selection objects.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  LENLensometry

An acquisition device, process or method that performs lensometry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  LOGProcedure Logging

A device, process or method that performs procedure Logging; includes cath lab logging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  LPLaparoscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that records images during laparoscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  LSLaser surface scan

An acquisition device, process or method that performs laser surface scanning.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MMale

Male sex.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  M3D3D Manufacturing Modeling System

A device, process or method that produces data (models) for use in 3D manufacturing.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MAMagnetic resonance angiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs magnetic resonance angiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MCMale changed to Female

Male sex changed to Female sex.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MCDMedia Creation Device

A device, process or method that creates DICOM interchange media.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MEDIMPortable Media Importer Equipment

A device, process or method that retrieves and imports objects from Interchange Media.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MGMammography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs mammography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MPMale Pseudohermaphrodite

Male Pseudohermaphrodite.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MRMagnetic Resonance

An acquisition device, process or method that performs magnetic resonance imaging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  MSMagnetic resonance spectroscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  NEARLINENearline

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  NMNuclear Medicine

An acquisition device, process or method that performs nuclear medicine imaging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OAMOphthalmic Axial Measurements

An acquisition device, process or method that measures the axial length of the eye.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OCTOptical Coherence Tomography

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OFFLINEOffline

Instances need to be retrieved by manual intervention.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  ONLINEOnline

Instances are immediately available.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPOphthalmic photography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs ophthalmic photography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPMOphthalmic Mapping

An acquisition device, process or method that measures corneal topography, corneal or retinal thickness, and other similar parameters that are typically displayed as maps.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPROphthalmic Refraction

An acquisition device, process or method that measures the refractive characteristics of the eye.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPTOphthalmic Tomography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs tomography of the eye that is based on light and optical principles. Tomography based on other principles, such as ultrasound, is excluded.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPTBSVOphthalmic Tomography B-scan Volume Analysis

An acquisition device, process or method that performs B-scan volume analysis of tomography images of the eye based on light and optical principles. Tomography based on other principles, such as ultrasound, is excluded.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPTENFOphthalmic Tomography En Face

An acquisition device, process or method that creates en face tomography images of the eye based on light and optical principles. Tomography based on other principles, such as ultrasound, is excluded.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OPVOphthalmic Visual Field

An acquisition device, process or method that measures visual fields and perform visual perimetry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OSSOptical Surface Scanner

An acquisition device, process or method that performs optical surface scanning.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  OTOther Modality

Other Modality device.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  PLANPlan

A device, process or method that produces treatment plans, e.g., delivery instructions for RT.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  POSPosition Sensor

A device or sensor measuring the orientation of the patient’s body.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  PRPresentation State

A device, process or method that creates Presentation State objects.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  PRINTHard Copy Print Server

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  PTPositron emission tomography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs positron emission tomography (PET).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  PXPanoramic X-Ray

An acquisition device, process or method that performs panoramic X-Rays.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  REGRegistration

An image processing device, process or method that creates Registration objects.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RESPRespiratory Waveform

A device, process or method that produces waveforms of electrical signals from the patient’s respiratory system.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RFRadiofluoroscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs radiofluoroscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RGRadiographic imaging

An acquisition device, process or method that performs radiographic imaging (conventional film/screen).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTRadiation Therapy Device

A device, process or method that delivers radiation therapy; includes linear accelerator, proton therapy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTDOSERadiotherapy Dose

A device, process or method that records radiotherapy dose.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTIMAGERadiotherapy Image

An acquisition device, process or method that performs radiotherapy imaging; includes portal imaging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTPLANRadiotherapy Plan

A device, process or method that produces radiotherapy plans.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTRECORDRadiotherapy Treatment Record

A device, process or method that records radiotherapy treatment records.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RTSTRUCTRadiotherapy Structure Set

A device, process or method that produces Radiotherapy Structure Sets.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  RWVReal World Value Map

A device, process or method that produces mappings between image pixel values and some real-world values.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  SEGSegmentation

An image processing device, process or method that performs segmentation.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  SMSlide Microscopy

An acquisition device, process or method that performs slide microscopy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  SMRStereometric Relationship

A device, process or method that records relationships between stereometric image pairs.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  SRStructured Report Document

A device, process or method that creates Structured Report documents.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  SRFSubjective Refraction

An acquisition device, process or method that records subjective refraction.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  STSingle-photon emission computed tomography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  STAINAutomated Slide Stainer

A device, process or method that applies, in an automated manner, a stain, or reagent, to microscopy slides in preparation for imaging.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  TEXTUREMAPTexture Map

A device, process or method that produces texture maps.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  TGThermography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs thermography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  UUnknown Sex

Unknown Sex.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  UNAVAILABLEUnavailable

Instances cannot be retrieved.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  USUltrasound

An acquisition device, process or method that performs ultrasound.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  VAVisual Acuity

An acquisition device, process or method that measures visual acuity.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  VFVideofluorography

An acquisition device, process or method that measures videofluorography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  VIDDVideo Tape Digitizer Equipment

A device, process or method that digitizes video tape and imports it.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  WSDWorkstation

A networked computer equipped with a display and software for performing specific types of work, generally intended to be operated by a single user.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  XAX-Ray Angiography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs X-Ray angiography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  XCExternal-camera Photography

An acquisition device, process or method that performs photography with an external camera.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109001Digital timecode (NOS)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109002ECG-based gating signal, processed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109003IRIG-B timecode

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109004X-Ray Fluoroscopy On Signal

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109005X-Ray On Trigger

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109006Differential signal

An electrical signal derived from two electrodes.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109007His bundle electrogram

An electrophysiological recording from the HIS nerve bundle.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109008Monopole signal

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109009Pacing (electrical) stimulus, voltage

The voltage stimulus during cardiac pacing.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109010Radio frequency ablation, power

The power injected during RF ablation procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109011Voltage measurement by basket catheter

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109012Voltage measurement by mapping catheter

Electrophysiological signals acquired using a steerable catheter.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109013Voltage measurement

A voltage measurement not otherwise specified.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  10901435% of thermal CO

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  10901570% of thermal CO

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109016A wave peak pressure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109017A wave pressure, average

The average of several A wave pressure measurements.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109018Beat detected (accepted)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109019Beat detected (rejected)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109020Diastolic pressure, average

The average of several diastolic pressure measurements

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109021Diastolic pressure nadir

The lowest pressure value excluding any undershoot artifact.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109022End diastole

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109023End of expiration

The moment at the end of respiratory expiration.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109024End of inspiration

The moment at the end of respiratory inspiration.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109025Max dp/dt

The maximum positive rate of change of pressure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109026Max neg dp/dt

The maximum negative rate of change of pressure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109027Mean blood pressure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109028Peak of thermal cardiac output bolus

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109029Start of expiration

The moment respiratory expiration begins.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109030Start of inspiration

The moment of respiratory inspiration begins.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109031Start of thermal cardiac output bolus

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109032Systolic pressure, average

The average of several systolic blood pressure measurements.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109033Systolic peak pressure

The highest systolic blood pressure value excluding any overshoot artifact

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109034V wave peak pressure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109035V wave pressure, average

The average of several V wave pressure measurements.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109036Valve close

The moment at which a heart valve closes.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109037Valve open

The moment at which a heart valve opens.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109038Ablation off

The moment when RF ablation current is turned off.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109039Ablation on

The moment when RF ablation current is turned on.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109040HIS bundle wave

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109041P wave

The surface electrocardiogram of the atrial contraction.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109042Q wave

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109043R wave

The first positive deflection the electrocardiogram cause by ventricular depolarization.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109044S wave

The first negative deflection after the R wave.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109045Start of atrial contraction

The beginning of the atrial contraction.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109046Start of atrial contraction (subsequent)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109047Stimulation at rate 1 interval

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109048Stimulation at rate 2 interval

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109049Stimulation at rate 3 interval

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109050Stimulation at rate 4 interval

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109051T wave

The electrocardiogram deflection caused by ventricular repolarization.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109052V wave

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109053V wave of next beat

The second V wave measurement of two consecutive beats.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109054Patient State

A description of the physiological condition of the patient.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109055Protocol Stage

The exercise level during a progressive cardiac stress test.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109056Stress Protocol

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109057Catheterization Procedure Phase

A subpart of a cardiac catheterization procedure

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109058Contrast Phase

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109059Physiological challenges

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109060Procedure Step Number

Enumeration of a subpart of a catheterization procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109061EP Procedure Phase

A subpart of en electrophysiological procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109063Pulse train definition

A means of defining a series of cardiac stimulation pulses.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109070End of systole
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109071Indicator mean transit time

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109072Tau

The time constant of isovolumic pressure fall.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109073V max myocardial

Maximum velocity of myocardial contractility.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109080Real time acquisition

Total time for the acquisition is shorter than cardiac cycle, no gating is applied.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109081Prospective gating

Certain thresholds have been set for a gating window that defines the acceptance of measurement data during the acquisition.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109082Retrospective gating

Certain thresholds have been set for a gating window that defines the acceptance of measurement data after the acquisition.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109083Paced

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109091Cardiac Stress State

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109092Reinjection State

Imaging after injection of additional tracer under resting conditions.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109093Redistribution 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109094Delayed 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109095Peak stress state

Peak Cardiac stress state

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109096Recovery state

Recovery from cardiac stress

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109101Acquisition Equipment

Equipment that originally acquired the data stored within composite instances.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109102Processing Equipment

Equipment that has processed composite instances to create new composite instances.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109103Modifying Equipment

Equipment that has modified existing composite instances (without creating new composite instances).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109104De-identifying Equipment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109105Frame Extracting Equipment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109106Enhanced 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109110Voice

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109111Operator's narrative

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109112Ambient room environment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109113Doppler audio

The Doppler waveform recorded as an audible signal.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109114Phonocardiogram

The sound of the human heart beating.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109115Physiological audio signal

Any sound made by the human body.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109116Arterial Pulse Waveform

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109117Respiration Waveform

A digitized signal from the patient respiratory system representing respiration.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109120On admission to unit

The occasion on which a procedure was performed on admission to a specialist unit.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109121On discharge

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109122On discharge from unit

The occasion on which a procedure was performed on discharge from a specialist unit.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109123Pre-intervention

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109124Post-intervention

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109125At last appointment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109132Joint position method

The active or passive joint positioning during acquisition.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109133Physical force

A physical force applied during acquisition.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109134Prior to voiding

Prior to voiding urine from the bladder.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109135Post voiding

Post voiding urine from the bladder.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109136Neutral musculoskeletal position

Neutral musculoskeletal position.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109137During voiding

During voiding urine from the bladder.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109200America Kennel Club

America Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109201America's Pet Registry Inc.

America's Pet Registry Inc.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109202American Canine Association

American Canine Association.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109203American Purebred Registry

American Purebred Registry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109204American Rare Breed Association

American Rare Breed Association.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109205Animal Registry Unlimited

Animal Registry Unlimited.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109206Animal Research Foundation

Animal Research Foundation.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109207Canadian Border Collie Association

Canadian Border Collie Association.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109208Canadian Kennel Club

Canadian Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109209Canadian Livestock Records Association

Canadian Livestock Records Association.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109210Canine Federation of Canada

Canine Federation of Canada.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109211Continental Kennel Club

Continental Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109212Dog Registry of America

Dog Registry of America.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109213Federation of International Canines

Federation of International Canines.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109214International Progressive Dog Breeders' Alliance

International Progressive Dog Breeders' Alliance.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109215National Kennel Club

National Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109216North American Purebred Dog Registry

North American Purebred Dog Registry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109217United All Breed Registry

United All Breed Registry.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109218United Kennel Club

United Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109219Universal Kennel Club International

Universal Kennel Club International.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109220Working Canine Association of Canada

Working Canine Association of Canada.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109221World Kennel Club

World Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109222World Wide Kennel Club

World Wide Kennel Club.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109701Overall image quality evaluation

Evaluation of overall image quality as described in section 7.3.2 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109702Grayscale resolution evaluation

Visual verification of sufficient grayscale resolution based on 8 and 10-bit markers as described in section 7.3.3 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109703Luminance response evaluation

Visual evaluation of luminance response using the TG18-CT test pattern as described in section 7.3.4 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109704Luminance uniformity evaluation

Visual detection of luminance non-uniformities as described in section 7.3.5 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109705Chromaticity evaluation

Visual verification of color uniformity as described in section 7.3.6 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109706Pixel faults evaluation

Visual detection of defective pixels on dark (TG18-UN80) and bright (TG18-UN10) images as described in section 7.3.7 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109707Veiling glare evaluation

Visual evaluation of veiling glare by looking at low contrast objects on 2 test patterns as described in section 7.3.8 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109708Geometrical image evaluation

Visual evaluation of geometry, phase/clock correction and clipping as described in section 7.3.9 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109709Angular viewing evaluation

Visual evaluation of viewing angle as described in section 7.3.10 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109710Clinical evaluation

Visual evaluation of the appearance of clinical images as described in section 7.3.11 of .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109801TG18-QC Pattern

AAPM TG18-QC Pattern used for evaluation of resolution, luminance, distortion, artifacts.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109802TG18-BR Pattern

AAPM TG18-BR Pattern used for the evaluation of the display of low-contrast, fine-detail image structuresSee .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109803TG18-PQC Pattern

AAPM TG18-PQC Pattern used for evaluation of resolution, luminance, contrast transfer for prints.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109804TG18-CT Pattern

AAPM TG18-CT Pattern used for evaluation of luminance response.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109805TG18-LN8-01 Pattern

The 1st image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109806TG18-LN8-02 Pattern

The 2nd image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109807TG18-LN8-03 Pattern

The 3rd image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109808TG18-LN8-04 Pattern

The 4th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109809TG18-LN8-05 Pattern

The 5th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109810TG18-LN8-06 Pattern

The 6th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109811TG18-LN8-07 Pattern

The 7th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109812TG18-LN8-08 Pattern

The 8th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109813TG18-LN8-09 Pattern

The 9th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109814TG18-LN8-10 Pattern

The 10th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration series.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109815TG18-LN8-11 Pattern

The 11th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109816TG18-LN8-12 Pattern

The 12th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109817TG18-LN8-13 Pattern

The 13th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109818TG18-LN8-14 Pattern

The 14th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109819TG18-LN8-15 Pattern

The 15th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109820TG18-LN8-16 Pattern

The 16th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109821TG18-LN8-17 Pattern

The 17th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109822TG18-LN8-18 Pattern

The 18th image in the AAPM TG18-LN8- set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109823TG18-LN12-01 Pattern

The 1st image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109824TG18-LN12-02 Pattern

The 2 nd image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109825TG18-LN12-03 Pattern

The 3rd image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109826TG18-LN12-04 Pattern

The 4th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109827TG18-LN12-05 Pattern

The 5th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109828TG18-LN12-06 Pattern

The 6th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109829TG18-LN12-07 Pattern

The 7th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109830TG18-LN12-08 Pattern

The 8th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109831TG18-LN12-09 Pattern

The 9th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109832TG18-LN12-10 Pattern

The 10th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109833TG18-LN12-11 Pattern

The 11th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109834TG18-LN12-12 Pattern

The 12th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109835TG18-LN12-13 Pattern

The 13th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109836TG18-LN12-14 Pattern

The 14th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109837TG18-LN12-15 Pattern

The 15th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109838TG18-LN12-16 Pattern

The 16th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109839TG18-LN12-17 Pattern

The 17th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109840TG18-LN12-18 Pattern

The 18th image in the AAPM TG18-LN12 set used for DICOM grayscale calibration.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109841TG18-UN10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-UN10 Pattern used for evaluation of luminance and color uniformity, and angular response.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109842TG18-UN80 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-UN80 Pattern used for evaluation of luminance and color uniformity, and angular response.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109843TG18-UNL10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-UNL10 Pattern is the AAPM TG-18 UN10 Pattern with added defining lines.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109844TG18-UNL80 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-UNL80 Pattern is the AAPM TG-18 UN80 Pattern with added defining lines.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109845TG18-AD Pattern

The AAPM TG18-AD Pattern used for visual evaluation of the reflection of ambient light from the display.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109846TG18-MP Pattern

The AAPM TG18-MP Pattern used for evaluation of Luminance response (bit-depth resolution).See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109847TG18-RH10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RH10 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 horizontal lines at 10% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109848TG18-RH50 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RH50 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 horizontal lines at 50% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109849TG18-RH89 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RH89 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 horizontal lines at 89% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109850TG18-RV10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RV10 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 vertical lines at 10% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109851TG18-RV50 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RV50 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 vertical lines at 50% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109852TG18-RV89 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-RV89 Pattern used for LSF-line spectra function-(1k and 2k) evaluation by 5 vertical lines at 89% luminance level.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109853TG18-PX Pattern

The AAPM TG18-PX Pattern used for the assessment of display resolution.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109854TG18-CX Pattern

The AAPM TG18-CX Pattern used to assess display resolution and resolution uniformity.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109855TG18-LPH10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPH10 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has horizontal bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 12% positive contrast against 10% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109856TG18-LPH50 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPH50 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has horizontal bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 50% positive contrast against 10% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109857TG18-LPH89 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPH89 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has horizontal bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 12% positive contrast against 89% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109858TG18-LPV10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPV10 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has vertical bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 12% positive contrast against 10% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109859TG18-LPV50 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPV50 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has vertical bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 12% positive contrast against 50% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109860TG18-LPV89 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-LPV89 Pattern used to assess display resolution. This pattern has vertical bars consisting of alternating single-pixel-wide lines across the faceplate of display. The lines have a 12% positive contrast against 89% background level of the maximum pixel value.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109861TG18-AFC Pattern

The AAPM TG18-AFC Pattern used to assess display noise.See

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109862TG18-NS10 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-NS10 Pattern is AAPM TG18-RV10/RH10 with only difference being the absence of the single line at the center of the measurement area.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109863TG18-NS50 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-NS50 Pattern is AAPM TG18-RV50/RH50 with only difference being the absence of the single line at the center of the measurement area.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109864TG18-NS89 Pattern

The AAPM TG18-NS89 Pattern is AAPM TG18-RV89/RH89 with only difference being the absence of the single line at the center of the measurement area.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109865TG18-GV Pattern

The TG18-GV Pattern used to assess display veiling.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109866TG18-GVN Pattern

The TG18-GVN Pattern used to assess display veiling. This pattern is identical to AAPM TG18-GV Pattern except that the large-diameter white circle is replaced with a black circle, creating a completely black pattern except for the presence of low-contrast targets.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109867TG18-GQ Pattern

The TG18-GQ Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GV except that is lacks the central low-contrast objects.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109868TG18-GQN Pattern

TG18-GQN Pattern used for the quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to AAPM TG18-GQ Pattern except that the large-diameter white circle is replaced with a black circle, creating a completely black pattern except for the presence of low-contrast targets.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109869TG18-GQB Pattern

The TG18-GQB Pattern used for the quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to AAPM TG18-GQ Pattern except eliminating the central black circle.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109870TG18-GA03 Pattern

The TG18-GA03 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 3.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109871TG18-GA05 Pattern

The TG18-GA05 Pattern This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 5.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109872TG18-GA08 Pattern

The TG18-GA08 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 8.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109873TG18-GA10 Pattern

The TG18-GA10 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 10.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109874TG18-GA15 Pattern

The TG18-GA15 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 15.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109875TG18-GA20 Pattern

The TG18-GA20 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 20.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109876TG18-GA25 Pattern

The TG18-GA25 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 25.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109877TG18-GA30 Pattern

The TG18-GA30 Pattern used for quantitative assessment of veiling glare. This pattern is identical to TG18-GQ except that the radius of the central black circle is varied as r = 30.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109878TG18-CH Image

The AAPM TG18-CH Image is a reference anatomical PA chest image.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109879TG18-KN Image

The AAPM TG18-KN Image is a reference anatomical knee image.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109880TG18-MM1 Image

The AAPM TG18-MM1 Image is a reference anatomical mammogram image.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109881TG18-MM2 Image

The AAPM TG18-MM2 Image is a reference anatomical mammogram image.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109901OIQ Pattern

The IEC OIQ Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-QC Pattern.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109902ANG Pattern

The IEC ANG Pattern used for angular viewing evaluation.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109903GD Pattern

The IEC GD Pattern used for geometrical image evaluation.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109904BN01 Pattern

The IEC BN01 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-01 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109905BN02 Pattern

The IEC BN02 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-02 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109906BN03 Pattern

The IEC BN03 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-03 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109907BN04 Pattern

The IEC BN04 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-04 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109908BN05 Pattern

The IEC BN05 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-05 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109909BN06 Pattern

The IEC BN06 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-06 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109910BN07 Pattern

The IEC BN07 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-07 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109911BN08 Pattern

The IEC BN08 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-08 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109912BN09 Pattern

The IEC BN09 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-09 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109913BN10 Pattern

The IEC BN10 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-10 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109914BN11 Pattern

The IEC BN11 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-11 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109915BN12 Pattern

The IEC BN12 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-12 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109916BN13 Pattern

The IEC BN13 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-13 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109917BN14 Pattern

The IEC BN14 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-14 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109918BN15 Pattern

The IEC BN15 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-15 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109919BN16 Pattern

The IEC BN16 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-16 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109920BN17 Pattern

The IEC BN17 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-17 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109921BN18 Pattern

The IEC BN18 Pattern is used as an alternative to the TG18-LN-18 Pattern, to avoid the use of a cone or baffle with LCDs.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109931DIN Grayscale Pattern

Test image "Bild 2" for the gray-scale reproduction of imaging devices.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109932DIN Geometry Pattern

Test image "Bild 3" for the geometrical imaging properties of imaging devices.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109933DIN Resolution Pattern

Test image "Bild 5" for displaying the spatial and contrast resolution as well as the line structure of imaging devices.See .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109941White Pattern

An alternative to AAPM TG18-UN80, specified at 100% of maximum pixel value.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109943SMPTE Pattern

A standard display test pattern.See .A pattern is available at .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109991CRT Display

A Display Device that displays images on a Cathode Ray Tube.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109992Liquid Crystal Display

A Display Device that displays images on a Liquid Crystal Display.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109993Plasma Display

A Display Device that displays images on a Plasma Display.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109994OLED

A Display Device that displays images on an Organic Light Emitting Diode based display.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109995DLP Rear Projection System

A Display Device that projects images on a surface from behind using a Digital Light Processing Projector.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109996DLP Front Projection System

A Display Device that projects images on a surface from in front using a Digital Light Processing Projector.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109997CRT Rear Projection System

A Display Device that projects images on a surface from behind using a Cathode Ray Tube.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109998CRT Front Projection System

A Display Device that projects images on a surface from in front using a Cathode Ray Tube.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  109999Other Projection System

A Display Device that projects images on a surface from an unspecified direction using an unspecified means.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110001Image Processing

Image processing work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110002Quality Control

Quality control work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110003Computer Aided Diagnosis

Computer aided diagnosis work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110004Computer Aided Detection

Computer aided detection work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110005Interpretation

The work item task is to prepare a report that contains the interpretation of an imaging study.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110006Transcription

Transcription work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110007Report Verification

Report verification work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110008Print

Print work item.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110009No subsequent Workitems

There will be no more work items scheduled.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110010Film

Film type of output.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110011Dictation

Dictation type of output.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110012Transcription

Transcription type of output.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110013Media 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110020Sheet Film Digitized

Digitization of Sheet Film.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110021Cine Film Digitized

Digitization of Cine Film.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110022Video Tape Digitized

Digitization of Video Tape.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110023Paper Digitized

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110024CD Imported

Importation of CD.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110025DVD Imported

Importation of DVD.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110026MOD Imported

Importation of MOD.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110027Studies Imported

Importation of DICOM Studies.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110028Instances Imported

Importation of DICOM Composite Instances.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110030USB Disk Emulation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110031Email

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110032CD

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110033DVD

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110034Compact Flash

Media that comply with the Compact Flash standard.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110035Multi-media Card

Media that comply with the Multi-media Card standard.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110036Secure Digital Card

Media that comply with the Secure Digital Card standard.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110037URI

URI Identifier for network or other resource, see RFC3968.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110038Paper Document

Any paper or similar document.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110100Application Activity

Audit event: Application Activity has taken place.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110101Audit Log Used

Audit event: Audit Log has been used.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110102Begin Transferring DICOM Instances

Audit event: Storage of DICOM Instances has begun.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110103DICOM Instances Accessed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110104DICOM Instances Transferred

Audit event: Storage of DICOM Instances has been completed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110105DICOM Study Deleted

Audit event: Entire Study has been deleted.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110106Export

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110107Import

Audit event: Data has been imported into the system.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110108Network Entry

Audit event: System has joined or left network.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110109Order Record

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110110Patient Record

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110111Procedure Record

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110112Query

Audit event: Query has been made.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110113Security Alert

Audit event: Security Alert has been raised.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110114User Authentication

Audit event: User Authentication has been attempted.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110119Station AE Title

Application Entity Title of a device.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110120Application Start

Audit event: Application Entity has started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110121Application Stop

Audit event: Application Entity has stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110122Login

Audit event: User login has been attempted.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110123Logout

Audit event: User logout has been attempted.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110124Attach

Audit event: Node has been attached.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110125Detach

Audit event: Node has been detached.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110126Node Authentication

Audit event: Node Authentication has been attempted.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110127Emergency Override Started

Audit event: Emergency Override has started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110128Network Configuration

Audit event: Network configuration has been changed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110129Security Configuration

Audit event: Security configuration has been changed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110130Hardware Configuration

Audit event: Hardware configuration has been changed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110131Software Configuration

Audit event: Software configuration has been changed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110132Use of Restricted Function

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110133Audit Recording Stopped

Audit event: Audit recording has been stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110134Audit Recording Started

Audit event: Audit recording has been started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110135Object Security Attributes Changed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110136Security Roles Changed

Audit event: Security roles have been changed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110137User security Attributes Changed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110138Emergency Override Stopped

Audit event: Emergency Override has Stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110139Remote Service Operation Started

Audit event: Remote Service Operation has Begun.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110140Remote Service Operation Stopped

Audit event: Remote Service Operation has Stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110141Local Service Operation Started

Audit event: Local Service Operation has Begun.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110142Local Service Operation Stopped

Audit event: Local Service Operation Stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110143Authentication Decision

Audit event: An authentication decision has been made.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110144Authorization Decision

Audit event: An authorization decision has been made.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110145Session start

Audit event: A persistent session has started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110146Session stop

Audit event: A persistent session has stopped.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110147Access Control Decision

Audit event: An access control decision has been made.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110150Application

Audit participant role ID of software application.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110151Application Launcher

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110152Destination Role ID

Audit participant role ID of the receiver of data.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110153Source Role ID

Audit participant role ID of the sender of data.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110154Destination Media

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110155Source Media

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110180Study Instance UID

ParticipantObjectID type: Study Instance UID.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110181SOP Class UID

ParticipantObjectID type: SOP Class UID.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110182Node ID

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110190Issuer of Identifier

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110500Doctor canceled procedure

Procedure order canceled by requesting physician or other authorized physician.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110501Equipment failure

Equipment failure prevented completion of procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110502Incorrect procedure ordered

Procedure discontinued due to incorrect procedure being ordered.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110503Patient allergic to media/contrast

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110504Patient died

Procedure discontinued due to death of Patient.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110505Patient refused to continue procedure

Procedure discontinued due to patient refusal to continue procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110506Patient taken for treatment or surgery

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110507Patient did not arrive

Patient did not arrive for procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110508Patient pregnant

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110509Change of procedure for correct charging

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110510Duplicate order

Procedure discontinued due to duplicate orders received for same procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110511Nursing unit cancel

Procedure order canceled by nursing unit.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110512Incorrect side ordered

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110513Discontinued for unspecified reason

Procedure discontinued for unspecified reason.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110514Incorrect worklist entry selected

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110515Patient condition prevented continuing

Patient condition prevented continuation of procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110516Equipment change

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110518Patient Movement

A movement of the patient preventing continuation of procedure or affecting result quality.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110519Operator Error

An error of the operator preventing continuation of procedure or affecting result quality.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110521Objects incorrectly formatted

One or more of the objects is malformed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110522Object Types not supported

Receiving System is unable to accept the object type.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110523Object Set incomplete

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110524Media Failure

The contents of the Media could not be accessed properly.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110526Resource pre-empted

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110527Resource inadequate

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110528Discontinued Procedure Step rescheduled

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110529Discontinued Procedure Step rescheduling recommended

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110530Workitem assignment rejected by assigned resource

The resource to which a workitem has been assigned has rejected the assignment.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110531Insufficient quality for interpretation

Reporting not possible due to lack of quality of the images provided.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110532Interpretation requires specialist expertise

The nature of the clinical problem means that reporting of the study requires a subject matter expert.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110533Workitem expired

The expiration date/time of the workitem has been exceeded.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110700Ventral 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 and .

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110701White 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110702White 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110703superior longitudinal fasciculus I

The dorsal component of the SLF originating from the medial and dorsal parietal cortex and ending in the dorsal and medial part of the frontal lobe.See Makris N, et al. "Segmentation of Subcomponents within the Superior Longitudinal Fascicle in Humans: A Quantitative, In Vivo, DT-MRI Study." Cerebral Cortex 15, no. 6 (June 1, 2005): 854-69. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhh186.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110704superior longitudinal fasciculus II

The major component of the SLF, derived from the caudal-inferior parietal region corresponding to the angular gyrus in the human and terminating within the dorsolateral frontal region.See Makris N, et al. "Segmentation of Subcomponents within the Superior Longitudinal Fascicle in Humans: A Quantitative, In Vivo, DT-MRI Study." Cerebral Cortex 15, no. 6 (June 1, 2005): 854-69. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhh186.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110705superior longitudinal fasciculus III

The ventral component of the SLF, originating from the supramarginal gyrus and terminating predominantly in the ventral premotor and prefrontal areas.See Makris N, et al. "Segmentation of Subcomponents within the Superior Longitudinal Fascicle in Humans: A Quantitative, In Vivo, DT-MRI Study." Cerebral Cortex 15, no. 6 (June 1, 2005): 854-69. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhh186.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110706Perilesional White Matter

White matter that surrounds a lesion of interest.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110800Spin 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110801Contrast Agent Angio MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Contrast Agent Angio MR image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110802Time 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110803Proton 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'.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110804T1 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110805T2 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110806T2* 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110807Field Map MR Signal Intensity

Signal intensity of a Field Map MR image. A Field Map MR image provides a direct measure of the B0 inhomogeneity at each point in the image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110808Fractional 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110809Relative Anisotropy

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110810Volumetric Diffusion Dxx Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110811Volumetric Diffusion Dxy Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110812Volumetric Diffusion Dxz Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110813Volumetric Diffusion Dyy Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110814Volumetric Diffusion Dyz Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110815Volumetric Diffusion Dzz Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110816T1 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110817T2 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110818T2* 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110819Blood 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).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110820Nuclear Medicine Projection Activity

Accumulated decay event counts in a nuclear medicine projection image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110821Nuclear Medicine Tomographic Activity

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110822Spatial 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110823Spatial 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110824Spatial 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110825Hemodynamic Resistance

Measured resistance to the flow of blood.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110826Indexed Hemodynamic Resistance

Measured resistance to the flow of blood.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110827Tissue Velocity

Velocity of tissue based on Doppler measurements.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110828Flow Velocity

Velocity of blood flow based on Doppler measurements.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110829Flow Variance

Statistical variance of blood velocity relative to mean.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110830Elasticity

Scalar value related to the elastic properties of the tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110831Perfusion

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110832Speed of sound

Speed of sound in tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110833Ultrasound Attenuation

Reduction in strength of ultrasound signal as the wave.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110834RGB R Component

Red component of a true color image (RGB).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110835RGB G Component

Green component of a true color image (RGB).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110836RGB B Component

Blue component of a true color image (RGB).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110837YBR FULL Y Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110838YBR FULL CB Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110839YBR FULL CR Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110840YBR PARTIAL Y Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110841YBR PARTIAL CB Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110842YBR PARTIAL CR Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110843YBR ICT Y Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110844YBR ICT CB Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110845YBR ICT CR Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110846YBR RCT Y Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110847YBR RCT CB Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110848YBR RCT CR Component

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110849Echogenicity

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110850X-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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110851X-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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110852MR signal intensity

Signal intensity of an MR image, not otherwise specified.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110853Binary Segmentation

Binary value denoting that the segmented property is present.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110854Fractional Probabilistic Segmentation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110855Fractional Occupancy Segmentation

Percentage of the voxel area occupied by the segmented property.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110856Linear Displacement

Spatial dimension, denoting a linear displacement.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110857Photon Energy

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110858Time

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110859Angle

Spatial dimension, denoting an angle.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110860Left-Right Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110861Head-Foot Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110862Anterior-Posterior Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110863Apex-Base Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110864Anterior-Inferior Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110865Septum-Wall Axis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110866Right To Left

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110867Left To Right

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110868Head To Foot

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110869Foot To Head

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110870Anterior To Posterior

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110871Posterior To Anterior

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110872Apex To Base

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110873Base To Apex

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110874Anterior To Inferior

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110875Inferior To Anterior

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110876Septum To Wall

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110877Wall To Septum

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110901Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110902Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110903Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110904Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110905Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110906Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110907Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110908Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110909Image 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110910Pixel Data Rows

Number of rows in the pixel data of the image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  110911Pixel Data Columns

Number of columns in the pixel data of the image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111000Algorithm Family

The family of algorithm(s) that best describes the software algorithm used.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111001Algorithm Name

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111002Algorithm Parameters

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111003Algorithm Version

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111004Analysis Performed

The type of correlation applied to detection results.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111005Assessment Category

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111006Breast composition

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111007Breast 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111008Calcification Distribution

The type of distribution associated with detected calcifications.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111009Calcification Type

Identification of the morphology of detected calcifications.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111010Center

The central point of a finding or feature.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111011Certainty of Feature

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111012Certainty of Finding

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111013Certainty of Impression

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111014Clockface or region

A location identifier based on clockface numbering or anatomic subregion.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111015Composite Feature

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111016Composite type

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111017CAD Processing and Findings Summary

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111018Content Date

The date the data creation started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111019Content Time

The time the data creation started.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111020Depth

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111021Description of Change

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111022Detection Performed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111023Differential Diagnosis/Impression

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111024Failed Analyses

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111025Failed Detections

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111026Horizontal 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 (spacing between the centers of adjacent columns). For tomographic images, the horizontal physical distance in the patient between the center of each pixel.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111027Image Laterality

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111028Image Library

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111029Image Quality Rating

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111030Image Region

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD Content Item that identifies a specific region of interest within an image

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111031Image View

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111032Image View Modifier

Modifier for Image View.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111033Impression Description

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111034Individual Impression/​Recommendation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111035Lesion Density

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111036Mammography CAD Report

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111037Margins

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111038Number of calcifications

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111039Object type

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111040Original 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111041Outline

The outline of a finding or feature.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111042Pathology

The inferred type of disease associated with an identified feature.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111043Patient 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).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111044Patient 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).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111045Pectoral Muscle Outline

Purpose of reference for an SCOORD Content Item that is an outline of the pectoral muscle tissue only

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111046Percent Fibroglandular Tissue

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111047Probability of cancer

The likelihood that an identified finding or feature is cancerous.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111048Quadrant location

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111049Qualitative Difference

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111050Quality Assessment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111051Quality Control Standard

The quality control standard used to make a quality assessment.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111052Quality Finding

A specific quality related deficiency detected within an image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111053Recommended Follow-up

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111054Recommended Follow-up Date

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111055Recommended Follow-up Interval

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111056Rendering Intent

The recommendation of the producer of a Content Item regarding presentation of the Content Item by recipients of the report.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111057Scope of Feature

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111058Selected Region Description

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111059Single Image Finding

An item that was detected on one image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111060Study Date

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111061Study Time

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111062Successful Analyses

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111063Successful Detections

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111064Summary of Detections

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111065Summary of Analyses

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111066Vertical 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 (spacing between the centers of adjacent rows). For tomographic images, the vertical physical distance in the patient between the center of each pixel.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111069Crosstable

A radiographic projection that has been with the patient lying on a table with the X-Ray source on one side of the table and the detector on the other.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111071CAD 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111072Maximum CAD Operating Point

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111081CAD Operating Point Description

The intended interpretation of a CAD Operating Point.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111086False Markers per Image

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111087False 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111088Case Sensitivity

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111089Lesion Sensitivity

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111090Case 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111091Image Specificity

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111092Recommended CAD Operating Point

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111093CAD Operating Point Table

A list of CAD operating points including their corresponding characteristics.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111099Selected region

A specific area of interest noted within an image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111100Breast geometry

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111101Image Quality

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111102Non-lesion

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111103Density

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111104Individual Calcification

A single identified calcification

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111105Calcification Cluster

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111111Cooper's ligament changes

Straightening or thickening of Cooper's ligaments.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111112Mass in the skin

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111113Mass on the skin

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111120Post Procedure Mammograms for Marker Placement

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111121Follow-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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111122Known biopsy proven malignancy - take appropriate action

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111123Marker placement

Positioning of a radiopaque marker.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111124Personal history of breast cancer with mastectomy

Patient has previous diagnosis of breast cancer resulting in mastectomy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111125Known biopsy proven malignancy

Patient has had biopsy containing proven malignancy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111126Image detected mass

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111127Targeted

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111128Survey

A breast imaging procedure performed on the entire breast.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111129Clustered 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111130Complicated cyst

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111135Additional projections

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111136Spot 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111137Ultrasound
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111138Old films for comparison

Obtain previous mammography studies to compare to present study.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111139Ductography

A medical procedure used for the sampling of mammary duct tissue

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111140Normal 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111141Any decision to biopsy should be based on clinical assessment

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111142Follow-up at short interval (1-11 months)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111143Biopsy should be considered

Tissue acquisition should be considered.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111144Needle localization and biopsy

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111145Histology using core biopsy

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111146Suggestive 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111147Cytologic analysis

Cellular analysis of specimen.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111148Biopsy should be strongly considered

Tissue acquisition should be strongly considered.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111149Highly suggestive of malignancy - take appropriate action

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111150Presentation 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111151Presentation 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111152Not 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111153Target content items are related temporally

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111154Target 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111155Target content items are related contra-laterally

The associated Content Items are identified as being related side-to-side.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111156Feature detected on the only image

There is one image in the interpreted data.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111157Feature detected on only one of the images

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111158Feature detected on multiple images

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111159Feature detected on images from multiple modalities

The interpreted data contains images from multiple modalities.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111168Scar tissue

The fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by disease or injury

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111170J Wire

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111171Pacemaker

A medical appliance used for regulating cardiac rhythms

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111172Paddle

A compression device used for obtaining mammographic images

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111173Collimator

A device used for restricting an X-Ray beam

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111174ID Plate

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111175Other Marker

Site specific markers.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111176Unspecified

The value of the concept is not specified

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111177View and Laterality Marker is missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111178View and Laterality Marker does not have both view and laterality

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111179View and Laterality Marker does not have approved codes

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111180View and Laterality Marker is not near the axilla

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111181View and Laterality Marker overlaps breast tissue

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111182View and Laterality Marker is partially obscured

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111183View and Laterality Marker is incorrect

Image quality deficiency.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111184View and Laterality Marker is off image

Image quality deficiency.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111185Flash is not near edge of film

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111186Flash is illegible, does not fit, or is lopsided

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111187Flash doesn't include patient name and additional patient id

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111188Flash doesn't include date of examination

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111189Flash doesn't include facility name and location

Image quality deficiency according to MQSA.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111190Flash doesn't include technologist identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111191Flash doesn't include cassette/screen/detector identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111192Flash doesn't include mammography unit identification

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111193Date sticker is missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111194Technical factors missing

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111195Collimation too close to breast

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111196Inadequate compression

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111197MLO Insufficient pectoral muscle

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111198MLO No fat is visualized posterior to fibroglandular tissues

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111199MLO Poor separation of deep and superficial breast tissues

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111200MLO Evidence of motion blur

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111201MLO Inframammary fold is not open

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111202CC Not all medial tissue visualized

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111203CC Nipple not centered on image

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111204CC Posterior nipple line does not measure within 1 cm of MLO

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111205Nipple not in profile

Image quality deficiency.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111206Insufficient implant displacement incorrect

Image quality deficiency according to MQCM.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111207Image artifact(s)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111208Grid 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111209Positioning

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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111210Motion 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111211Under 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111212Over 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111213No image

No evidence of a patient exposure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111214Detector artifact(s)

Superposed features or flaws of the detector.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111215Artifact(s) other than grid or detector artifact

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111216Mechanical failure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111217Electrical failure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111218Software failure

Attributable to software used in generation or handling of image.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111219Inappropriate image processing

Images processed inappropriately, not following appropriate protocol.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111220Other failure

Failure that is not mechanical or electrical or otherwise described.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111221Unknown failure

Unidentified or unknown cause of failure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111222Succeeded

The attempted process was completely successful.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111223Partially Succeeded

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111224Failed

The attempted process completely failed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111225Not Attempted

No process was performed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111233Individual 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111234Overall Impression/​Recommendation Analysis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111235Unusable - Quality renders image unusable

Quality of an image renders it unusable for the intended purpose.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111236Usable - Does not meet the quality control standard

Quality of an image is usable for the intended purpose, but does not meet the quality control standard.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111237Usable - Meets the quality control standard

Quality of an image is usable for the intended purpose and meets the quality control standard.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111238Mammography Quality Control Manual 1999, ACR

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111239Title 21 CFR Section 900, Subpart B

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111240Institutionally defined quality control standard

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111241All algorithms succeeded; without findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111242All algorithms succeeded; with findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111243Not 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111244Not 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111245No algorithms succeeded; without findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111248Adenolipoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111249Ductal hyperplasia
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111250Adenomyoepithelioma

Neoplasms composed of myoepithelial cells

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111251Normal axillary node

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111252Axillary node with calcifications

Axillary node containing calcifications.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111253Axillary node hyperplasia

Excessive proliferation of normal tissue arrangement of the axillary node.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111254Asynchronous involution
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111255Benign cyst with blood

Cyst with benign morphology containing blood.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111256Benign Calcifications

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111257Intracystic papilloma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111258Ductal adenoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111259Diabetic fibrous mastopathy

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111260Extra 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111262Epidermal 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111263Fibroadenomatoid hyperplasia

Excessive proliferation of fibroadenoma tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111264Fibroadenolipoma

A lipoma with an abundant stroma of fibrous tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111265Foreign body (reaction)
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111269Galactocele

Retention cyst caused by occlusion of a lactiferous duct

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111271Hemangioma - 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111273Hyperplasia, usual
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111277Juvenile papillomatosis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111278Lactating adenoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111279Lactational change

Changes related to the process of lactation.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111281Large duct papilloma

A papilloma pertaining to large mammary duct.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111283Myofibroblastoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111284Microglandular adenosis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111285Multiple 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111286No abnormality

No abnormality.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111287Normal breast tissue

Normal breast tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111288Neurofibromatosis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111290Oil cyst (fat necrosis cyst)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111291Post reduction mammoplasty

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111292Pseudoangiomatous 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111293Radial 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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111294Sclerosing adenosis

Prominent interductal fibrosis of the terminal ductules

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111296Silicone granuloma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111297Nipple Characteristic

The morphologic status of the nipple.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111298Virginal hyperplasia

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111299Peripheral duct papillomas

Papilloma(s) pertaining the peripheral ducts.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111300Axillary node with lymphoma

Axillary node with lymphoid tissue neoplasm.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111301Axillary nodal metastases

Metastatic disease to the axillary node.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111302Angiosarcoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111303Blood vessel (vascular) invasion

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111304Carcinoma in children

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111305Carcinoma in ectopic breast

A carcinoma found in supernumerary breasts and aberrant breast tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111306Carcinoma with endocrine differentiation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111307Basal cell carcinoma of nipple

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111308Carcinoma with metaplasia
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111309Cartilaginous and osseous change

Tissue changes to bones and cartilage.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111310Carcinoma in pregnancy and lactation

Carcinoma of the breast presenting during pregnancy or lactation.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111311Carcinosarcoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111312Intraductal comedocarcinoma with necrosis

Comedocarcinoma of a duct with areas of necrotic tissue.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111313Intraductal carcinoma, low grade

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111314Intraductal carcinoma micro-papillary
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111315Intracystic 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111316Invasive and in-situ carcinoma

Carcinoma with both characteristics of localized and spreading disease.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111317Invasive lobular carcinoma
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111318Leukemic infiltration

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111320Lympathic vessel invasion

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111321Lymphoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111322Occult 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111323Metastatic 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111324Metastatic 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111325Metastatic 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111326Metastatic melanoma to the breast

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111327Metastatic 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111328Metastatic sarcoma to the breast

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111329Multifocal intraductal carcinoma

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111330Metastatic disease to axillary node

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111331Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111332Multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma

Multiple sites of ductal carcinoma.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111333Metastasis to an intramammary lymph node

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111334Malignant melanoma of nipple

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111335Neoplasm of the mammary skin
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111336Papillary carcinoma in-situ
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111338Recurrent malignancy

Recurrent malignancy.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111340Squamous cell carcinoma of the nipple

Squamous cell carcinoma to the terminal portion of the alveolar.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111341Intraductal carcinoma, high grade

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111342Invasive cribriform carcinoma
http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111343Angular margins

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111344Fine pleomorphic calcification

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111345Macrocalcifications

Coarse calcifications that are 0.5 mm or greater in size.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111346Calcifications within a mass

An indicator that calcifications are imbedded within a mass.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111347Calcifications outside of a mass

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111350Breast background echotexture

Tissue composition of the breast noted on sonography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111351Homogeneous fat echotexture

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111352Homogeneous fibroglandular echotexture

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111353Heterogeneous echotexture

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111354Orientation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111355Parallel

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111356Not parallel

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111357Lesion boundary

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111358Abrupt interface

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111359Echogenic halo

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111360Echo pattern

An imaging characteristic of resonance noted during sonography.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111361Anechoic

Without internal echoes.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111362Hyperechoic

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111363Complex

Mass contains both anechoic and echogenic components.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111364Hypoechoic

Defined relative to fat; masses are characterized by low-level echoes throughout.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111365Isoechoic

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111366Posterior acoustic features

The attenuation characteristics of a mass with respect to its acoustic transmission.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111367No posterior acoustic features

No posterior shadowing or enhancement.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111368Posterior enhancement

Increased posterior echoes.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111369Posterior shadowing

Decreased posterior echoes; edge shadows are excluded.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111370Combined posterior enhancement and shadowing

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111371Identifiable effect on surrounding tissues

Sonographic appearance of adjacent structures relative to a mass finding.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111372Vascularity

Characterization of vascularization in region of interest.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111373Vascularity not present

Vascularity not evident, such as on ultrasound.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111374Vascularity not assessed

Vascularity not evaluated.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111375Vascularity present in lesion

Vascularity on imaging is seen within a lesion.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111376Vascularity present immediately adjacent to lesion

Vascularity on imaging is seen immediately adjacent to a lesion.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111377Diffusely increased vascularity in surrounding tissue

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111380Correlation to other Findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111381Correlates to physical exam findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111382Correlates to mammography findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111383Correlates to MRI findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111384Correlates to ultrasound findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111385Correlates to other imaging findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111386No correlation to other imaging findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111387No correlation to clinical findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111388Malignancy Type

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111389Invasive breast carcinoma

A malignancy that has spread beyond an area of focus.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111390Other malignancy type

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111391Menstrual Cycle Phase

A specific timeframe during menses.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  1113921st week

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  1113932nd week

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  1113943rd week

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111395Estimated Timeframe

An estimated period of time.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111396< 3 months ago

An event occurred less than 3 months ago.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  1113974 months to 1 year ago

An event occurred between 4 months and 1 year ago.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111398> 1 year ago

An event occurred longer than 1 year ago.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111399Timeframe uncertain

The timing of an event is not recalled.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111400Breast Imaging Report

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111401Reason for Procedure

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111402Clinical Finding

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111403Baseline screening mammogram

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111404First mammogram ever

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111405Implant type

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111406Number of similar findings

A numeric count of findings classified as similar in nature.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111407Implant finding

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111408Film Screen Mammography

Mammogram using traditional X-Ray film.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111409Digital Mammography

Mammogram using a digital image acquisition system.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111410Surgical consult

Referred for evaluation by a surgeon.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111411Mammography CAD

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111412Narrative Summary

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111413Overall Assessment

A title for a report section that summarizes all interpretation results for a report with one overriding assessment.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111414Supplementary Data

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111415Additional evaluation requested from prior study

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111416Follow-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).

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111417History of breast augmentation, asymptomatic

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111418Review of an outside study

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111419Additional evaluation requested from abnormal screening exam

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111420History of benign breast biopsy

Patient has had previous benign breast biopsies.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111421Personal 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111423Physical Examination Results

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111424Comparison to previous findings

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111425Intraluminal 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111426Multiple filling defect

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111427Abrupt duct termination

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111428Extravasation

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111429Duct narrowing

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111430Cyst fill

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111431Instrument Approach

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111432Inferolateral to superomedial

The line within the anatomy from the lower outer to the upper inner aspect.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111433Inferomedial to superolateral

The line within the anatomy from the lower inner to the upper outer aspect.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111434Superolateral to inferomedial

The line within the anatomy from the upper outer to the lower inner aspect.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111435Superomedial to inferolateral

The line within the anatomy from the upper inner to the lower outer aspect.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111436Number of passes

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111437Number of specimens

The number of biopsy specimens obtained from an interventional procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111438Needle 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111439Number of needles around target

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111440Incision made

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111441Microclip placed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111442Confirmation of target

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111443Target 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111444Target 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111445Target not in the specimen

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111446Calcifications seen in the core

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111447Lesion completely removed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111448Lesion partially removed

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111449Fluid obtained

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111450Light brown color

Color that is a light shade of brown.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111451Dark red color

Color that is a dark shade of red.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111452Dark brown color

Color that is a dark shade of brown.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111453Bright red color

Color that is a bright shade of red.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111454Blood tinged color

Color that is tinged with the color of blood.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111455Occult blood test result

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111456Action on fluid

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111457Sent for analysis

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111458Discarded

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111459Mass with calcifications

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111460Complex cyst

A fluid-filled sac with greater than normal characteristics.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111461Intracystic lesion

A tumor within a cyst.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111462Solid mass

A tumor or lesion.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111463Supplementary Data for Intervention

Supporting evidence for interpretation results of an interventional procedure.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111464Procedure Modifier

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111465Needle Gauge

Needle size (diameter) characterization.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111466Severity of Complication

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111467Needle Length

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111468Pathology Results

The collection of observations and findings from pathologic analysis.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111469Sampling DateTime

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111470Uninvolved

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111471Involved

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111472Nipple involved

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111473Number of nodes removed

Indicates the number of lymph nodes removed.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111474Number of nodes positive

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111475Estrogen receptor

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111476Progesterone receptor

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111477S 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.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111478Non-bloody discharge (from nipple)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111479Difficult physical/clinical examination

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111480Cancer elsewhere

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111481Saline implant

A salt water filled prosthetic device implanted in the breast.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111482Polyurethane implant

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111483Percutaneous silicone injection

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111484Combination implant

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111485Pre-pectoral implant

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111486Retro-pectoral implant

A breast implant placed behind the pectoralis major muscle.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111487Mammographic (crosshair)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111488Mammographic (grid)

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111489Palpation guided

Using physical touch for detection or placement.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111490Vacuum assisted

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111491Abnormal discharge

Unusual or unexpected emission of fluid.

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111492No complications

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

http://dicom.nema.org/resources/ontology/DCM  111494Stage 0

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


Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
System The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance)
Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
Definition An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments Additional notes about how to use the code