RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <strong>COMMON PEDIATRIC NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING STUDIES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW</strong>
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine
JO J Nucl Med
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 2664
OP 2664
VO 63
IS supplement 2
A1 Vadivelu, Kousigan
A1 Hiller, Jay
A1 Brannon, Dale
A1 Rehman, Bilal
YR 2022
UL http://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/63/supplement_2/2664.abstract
AB 2664 Introduction: TEACHING POINTSUse 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.Methods: See ResultsResults: 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.