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Introduction: TEACHING POINTS
Use of radiation leading to high radiation doses in pediatric population is a limiting factor for diagnostic imaging in pediatric population. Nuclear Medicine uses limited gamma radiation via radioisotopes which limits the radiation dose. As a functional imaging modality, nuclear medicine in pediatrics plays a pivotal role in diagnosis and follow up of oncologic and non-oncologic pathologies. Radiology residents get limited exposure to pediatric nuclear medicine studies. Hence, a comprehensive review of common pediatric nuclear medicine exams would be helpful to confidently diagnose and would provide a reference for radiology residents.
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Results: TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE
Indications for Nuclear Medicine imaging in pediatric population. Role of Nuclear Medicine in Pediatric Emergencies. Discuss the role of: PET/CT vs other nuclear medicine oncologic imaging such as MIBG exams. Classic appearances of common pediatric pathologies on nuclear medicine imaging.
Conclusions: Create a table with radioisotopes, imaging studies and diagnostic findings in pediatric nuclear medicine for the purpose of reference for radiology residents.
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