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1Abteilung Pädiatrische Radiologie, Klinik für Strahlenheilkunde, Univ.-Klinikum Charité der HUB, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin.
Abstract:
MRI provides diagnostic information in multiple abdominal diseases in childhood. Additional information to sonographic findings can be achieved in the diagnosis of abdominal malformation as well as in several inflammatory processes. In childhood cancer imaging MRI is essential at the beginning as well as during therapy to assess response to therapy. Because of radiation protection MRI has to replace CT in abdominal imaging in children. Some technical details have to be considered when children are examined.
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