Reconstruction showing minimum pixel intensity along projection path
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Minimum Intensity Projection
Purpose
Highlights hypoattenuating structures, particularly airways
Clinical Context
MinIP highlights low-density structures. Used to assess pulmonary nodules in lung cancer screening and airways in COPD.
Related Terms
- MIP
- VRT
Key Points
- MinIP is excellent for visualising pulmonary nodules along airways and detecting bronchial narrowing