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¹Department of Radiological Sciences MS 210, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, USA. beth.mccarville@stjude.org

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Microbubble ultrasound contrast agents enhance imaging in adults. This review explores their proven and potential uses in pediatric patients, addressing a gap in current knowledge for this age group.

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Medical Imaging
Pediatric Radiology
Ultrasound Contrast Agents

Background:

Microbubble ultrasound contrast agents, safe in adults, improve cardiac and liver imaging.
Pediatric use of these agents is less established due to regulatory approvals.
Contrast-enhanced sonography (CES) shows promise for pediatric diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the established and potential pediatric applications of contrast-enhanced sonography.
To highlight the diagnostic value of CES in children.
To bridge the knowledge gap regarding CES in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on microbubble contrast agents in pediatric populations.
Analysis of current evidence for CES in pediatric cardiology, hepatology, and oncology.
Discussion of potential future applications and research directions.

Main Results:

CES has demonstrated value in adult cardiology and liver lesion characterization.
Limited but growing data suggests efficacy in pediatric applications.
Further research is needed to fully establish safety and efficacy in children.

Conclusions:

Contrast-enhanced sonography holds significant potential for pediatric diagnostic imaging.
Expanding the use of CES in children requires further research and regulatory approval.
CES may offer improved diagnostic accuracy for various pediatric conditions.