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Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter
Published on: December 19, 2017
Imaging modalities in pediatric oncology
1Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. states@email.chop.edu
Abstract:
This article reviews the roles of specific imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of noncentral nervous system childhood cancer. Imaging modalities to be discussed include conventional radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine, including positron emission tomography. Emerging imaging techniques will also be discussed. Current literature will be referenced for more in-depth review.
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