Understanding DICOM.ZIP Files

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging. DICOM files often contain medical images like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. When these files are compressed into a .ZIP format, they are referred to as DICOM.ZIP files. This compression helps in reducing the file size for easier storage and transmission.

What's Inside a DICOM.ZIP?

A DICOM.ZIP file contains one or more DICOM files, which might include:

Useful Resources

Remember, when dealing with DICOM.ZIP files, it's crucial to handle them with care to protect patient privacy due to the sensitive nature of the data they contain.

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