How we read pediatric PET/CT: indications and strategies for image acquisition, interpretation and reporting.
Cancer Imaging
; 17(1): 28, 2017 Nov 07.
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ABSTRACT
PET/CT plays an important role in the diagnosis, staging and management of many pediatric malignancies. The techniques for performing PET/CT examinations in children have evolved, with increasing attention focused on reducing patient exposure to ionizing radiation dose whenever possible and minimizing scan duration and sedation times, with a goal toward optimizing the overall patient experience. This review outlines our approach to performing PET/CT, including a discussion of the indications for a PET/CT exam, approaches for optimizing the exam protocol, and a review of different approaches for acquiring the CT portion of the PET/CT exam. Strategies for PACS integration, image display, interpretation and reporting are also provided. Most practices will develop a strategy for performing PET/CT that best meets their respective needs. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview for radiologists who are new to pediatric PET/CT, and also to provide experienced PET/CT practitioners with an update on state-of-the art CT techniques that we have incorporated into our protocols and that have enabled us to make considerable improvements to our PET/CT practice.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cancer Imaging
Assunto da revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos