Interventional radiology in pediatric oncology
1Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105, USA. fred.hoffer@stjude.org
European Journal of Radiology
|December 21, 2004
Summary
Radiological interventions like percutaneous biopsy and thermal ablation offer precise diagnosis and local tumor control for pediatric oncology patients. These minimally invasive techniques provide alternatives for managing various cancers and complications.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Pediatric oncology patients often require radiological interventions for diagnosis and treatment.
- Minimally invasive techniques have advanced tumor localization and treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key radiological interventions for pediatric oncology.
- To highlight advancements in biopsy and tumor ablation techniques.
Main Methods:
- Percutaneous biopsy for diagnosis of solid tumors, hematological malignancies, graft-versus-host disease, and immunosuppression complications.
- Thermal ablation (radiofrequency, microwave, laser, cryogen) for local tumor control.
- Chemoembolization for liver tumors refractory to other therapies.
Main Results:
- Improved guidance techniques enable precise biopsies.
- Percutaneous thermal ablation provides an alternative to surgery for local tumor control.
- Chemoembolization effectively delivers chemotherapy to liver tumors.
Conclusions:
- Radiological interventions are crucial in pediatric oncology care.
- Minimally invasive techniques offer effective diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
- These methods provide valuable treatment options for complex pediatric cancer cases.
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