[DICOM] - How to Open and View DICOM Images

Opening the Images     

*Note*

Before starting, open File Explorer and navigate to the folder (usually in cwLIT) where the files are being stored. Copy the file path as it will be pasted in the next steps.

Click on the Start button and type “Microdicom”. It should appear as a search result. You’ll then want to start the application and go to:   

·         File > Scan for Dicom Files   

·         Paste the copied file path into the Folder field   

·         This will open up the subfolders found in that path on the viewer. The app will start loading the resources which may take a while. Once loaded, you’ll be presented with a DICOM browser to the left and the image scan in the center. Use the browser to go through the scans and different series.    

   

    

·         Some scans are part of a large collection of images. These are meant to be played like a video as looking through each one will be a time-consuming process. In this example, there are over 1400 separate scans. While the file name order is randomized in the viewer, they will be played in the correct order.   

  

Converting all images to files compatible with iManage     

Go to File > Export > To a Picture File…       

Fill out the Destination filed and ensure ‘Select source’ is set to CURRENT PATIENT  (For this case, if you want to convert the images of ALL CDs, ensure that “Select Source” is set to ALL PATIENTS)   

   

Depending on the volume of images, this may take a few seconds to a few minutes. Afterward, navigate to the destination folder to find the converted files in sub-folders according to Patient, Study, Series.   

I suggest creating a new folder in the client folder and specifying that as the destination folder so the converted files don’t mix with existing files, making things messy.