Pediatric Nuclear Medicine

The subspecialty of pediatric nuclear medicine has rapidly developed since the last discussion1 of the indications for and value of radionuclide imaging in children. New imaging techniques, equipment, and radiopharmaceuticals have stimulated this rapid growth. Bone imaging with the 99mTc phosphate compounds has been applied to evaluate benign as well as malignant processes. Tumor detection and staging have been accomplished with various 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals. Vesicoureteral reflux is more effectively detected with direct radionuclide cystography. A major role in the detection and evaluation of cardiac abnormalities and shunts has been achieved with nuclear techniques. Recognition of this remarkable growth and development is found in the publication of several books on pediatric nuclear medicine, the presentation of pediatric nuclear in medicine seminars, and formal sessions at the Society of Nuclear Medicine annual meeting.2-6 This brief discussion will hopefully keep the pediatrician aware of the expanding role that radionuclide techniques have in the management of pediatric patients.

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Nuclear Medicine Imaging in the Pediatric Patient

The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics ◽

10.5863/1551-6776-11.4.200 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 200-211

Author(s):

Vivian Loveless

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Medicine ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Radiation Safety ◽

Endocrine System ◽

Nuclear Medicine Imaging ◽

Safety Issues ◽

Disease States ◽

Pulmonary System ◽

Pediatric Nuclear Medicine ◽

The Central Nervous System

Pediatric nuclear medicine provides a wealth of information on a variety of disease states; however, precautions on dosing have to be taken into consideration. Also, expertise in conducting procedures and interpreting the results in pediatric patients is necessary. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic studies involving the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, pulmonary system, and cardiovascular system along with a brief explanation of the mechanism of localization of the radiopharmaceuticals involved. Radiation safety issues are addressed when the expectant mother or nursing mother is administered radiopharmaceuticals.

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Why Wasn't Radionuclide Diagnosis of Bleeding Meckel's Diverticulum Mentioned?

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.60.6.940 ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 60 (6) ◽

pp. 940-940

Author(s):

Arnold Schussheim ◽

Gerard Moskowitz ◽

Lester Levy

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Medicine ◽

Preoperative Diagnosis ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽

Meckel's Diverticulum ◽

American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽

Radionuclide Diagnosis ◽

Pediatric Nuclear Medicine ◽

Standard Techniques ◽

The Ideal

The article on pediatric nuclear medicine by the Committee on Radiology of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Pediatrics 58:459, September 1976) had as its intention to update "the expanding role that radionuclide techniques have in the management of pediatric patients." It also noted the ideal properties of technetium 99m for imaging. It did not, however, include any mention of its use in the preoperative diagnosis of bleeding Meckel's diverticulum in children. Rectal bleeding in children due to Meckel's diverticulum is not uncommon, it is often massive, and the failure of standard techniques to make this diagnosis is well known.

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Assessment of growth and maturation status in pediatric patients and their clinical significance

Colombia Medica ◽

10.25100/cm.v43i1.1063 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 86-94

Author(s):

Emilio González ◽

María José Aguilar

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Models ◽

Growth Curve ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Rapid Growth ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Reference Standards ◽

Human Species

Growth and development are two physiological organic processes by which living beings increase their mass and morphologically mature; thereby, acquiring full functional capacity. Given that growth in the human species shows a discontinuous rate, that is, alternating periods of rapid growth or acceleration phases of deceleration phases, the study in the pediatric population will be complex, requiring the use of mathematical models and reference standards. The aim of this study was to conduct a review on the main models and methods to analyze the growth curve during childhood and the most important reference standards to consider and evaluate growth parameters.

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Time-Dependent Characteristics of Sn-Complexes for Preparing 99mTc-Labelled Radiopharmaceuticals and their Bioavailabilities - a Review

Nuklearmedizin ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1620680 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 17 (03) ◽

pp. 110-125 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

O.P.D Noronha

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Medicine ◽

Time Dependent ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

99Mtc Radiopharmaceuticals

A review is made of some of the factors affecting bioavailability of diagnostic 99mTc-radiopharmaceuticals currently used in the practice of nuclear medicine.

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EFFECT OF IRRIGATION AND GRASSING TO CHANGE SOME OF THE BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MINING OF BROWN CALCAREOUS SOILS

Agricultural Technologies ◽

10.35599/agritech/01.01.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 29-32

Author(s):

Ruzimurod B. Boimurodov ◽

Zebinisso Q. Bobokhonova

Keyword(s):

Folic Acid ◽

Humic Acid ◽

Humic Acids ◽

Rapid Growth ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Sharp Increase ◽

Humus Content ◽

Calcareous Soils ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Humus Accumulation

In this article is showing, that the irrigation mountain brown carbonate soils prone methods of irrigation and grassing comes the rapid growth and development of natural vegetation, which leads to intensive humus accumulation. Humus content in the upper layer is increased by 0.98% and a significantly smaller severely eroded. Increasing the amount of humus promotes accumulation mainly humic acids, that conducts to expansion of relations the content of humic acid: The content of folic acid. When grassing of soil traced sharp increase in the number associated with the related and R2 O3 humic acid.

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