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Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter
Published on: December 19, 2017
PET/MR in Pediatric Nonmalignant Nervous Disorders
Yuheng Zou1, Hui Wang1, Rong Tian1
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Abstract:
PET/MR combines MR imaging's structural detail with PET's functional and molecular insights, offering a powerful tool for pediatric nervous disorders. It is particularly valuable in epilepsy for surgical planning and treatment guidance, with emerging applications in autoimmune, neuroinflammatory, and neurodevelopmental conditions. This review highlights recent advances and case examples demonstrating its clinical utility in nonmalignant pediatric nervous disorders.
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