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How to Image a Child by PET–Computed Tomography

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Pediatric PET Imaging

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Positron emission tomography (PET)–computed tomography (CT), which merges functional and anatomic imaging, is likely to herald a new generation of imaging modalities. Despite increasing interest and expertise in PET–CT, incorporation of such new technology into any department can be a challenge. Each department has its individual needs, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. The organization and integration of such imaging equipment must reflect these individual institutional and departmental characteristics, plus available supporting resources and the characteristics of patient cohorts.

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  1. Departments of Radiological Sciences and Hematology-Oncology, St. Jude Faculty, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA

    Sue C. Kaste

  2. Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Faculty, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA

    M. Beth McCarville

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  1. Department of Radiology, Division Head of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute The Hospital for Sick Children University of Toronto, Toronto, M5G 1X8, Canada

    Martin Charron MD, FRCP(C) (Professor, Head of Research for Diagnostic Imaging Senior Associate Scientist) (Professor, Head of Research for Diagnostic Imaging Senior Associate Scientist)

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Kaste, S.C., McCarville, M.B. (2006). How to Image a Child by PET–Computed Tomography. In: Charron, M. (eds) Pediatric PET Imaging. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-34641-4_9

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