Estimation of Liver DensityAmong Sudanese Population Using CT

Abstract

To determine the liver density among sudanese people using spiral CT-scan. A designed data sheet was used to collect data from patients refer to CT abdomen which was done using images of slice thickness (7mm) and slice gap (7-10mm) .Three reading were taken from three point in axial cuts The mean CT number of liver among the males was found to be 57.365 ±7.35 H.0 and that among the females was 59.237±6.49 HU the mean different was found to be 1.872 HU, which was statically insignificant with in p-value of 0.181. When the patients age was correlated to the CT number of liver , the relationship was found to be a weak,positive relationship with are r=0.213 . this relationship was found to be statically significant with a p- value of 0.034. The mean of CT number of normal liver among sudanese patient was found to be 58.28± 6.97 HU. The CT number of normal liver is not affected by gender. Age affects liver CT number with a weak direct relationship.