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Limited Role of Sinus CT in the Management of Febrile Pediatric HSCT Recipients

Anca Dumitriu1, Kent Armeson, Michelle Hudspeth

  • 1Departments of *Pediatrics †Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
|November 5, 2015
PubMed

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Sinus computed tomography (CT) scans in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients rarely altered treatment, even when positive. Further research is needed to establish clear guidelines for using sinus CT in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Hematology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Sinus computed tomography (CT) utility is debated in clinical management guidelines.
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients are susceptible to infections, including sinusitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate predictive factors for positive sinus CT findings in febrile HSCT patients.
  • To assess the impact of sinus CT results on patient management and pharmacotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 55 febrile episodes in HSCT patients over one year.
  • Analysis of sinus CT findings and correlation with clinical data and treatment decisions.

Main Results:

  • 42% of febrile episodes showed positive sinus CT findings.
  • No specific patient characteristics predicted positive sinus CT results.
  • Sinus CT findings alone did not lead to pharmacotherapy changes in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • The role of sinus CT in managing febrile HSCT patients requires further investigation.
  • Multicenter studies are recommended to develop evidence-based practice guidelines for sinus CT use.

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