Diagnostic Medical Imaging in Pediatric Patients and Subsequent Cancer Risk.
Acad Radiol
; 24(11): 1456-1462, 2017 11.
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| ID: mdl-28645457
ABSTRACT
The use of diagnostic medical imaging is becoming increasingly more commonplace in the pediatric setting. However, many medical imaging modalities expose pediatric patients to ionizing radiation, which has been shown to increase the risk of cancer development in later life. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the available data regarding the risk of cancer development following exposure to ionizing radiation from diagnostic medical imaging. Attention is paid to modalities such as computed tomography scans and fluoroscopic procedures that can expose children to radiation doses orders of magnitude higher than standard diagnostic x-rays. Ongoing studies that seek to more precisely determine the relationship of diagnostic medical radiation in children and subsequent cancer development are discussed, as well as modern strategies to better quantify this risk. Finally, as cardiovascular imaging and intervention contribute substantially to medical radiation exposure, we discuss strategies to enhance radiation safety in these areas.
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Assunto principal:
Radiação Ionizante
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Fluoroscopia
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article