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Pediatric Malignancies: Synopsis of Current Imaging Techniques

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Imaging in Oncology

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The imaging evaluation of malignancies is directed towards the assessment of size, location and characterization of the neoplasm. Imaging children necessitates additional attention to the dose of radiation, given the radiosensitivity and the expected longevity of children. This chapter will present some of the latest technologies used to image pediatric malignancies, as well as methods to evaluate the most common pediatric neoplasms.

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Servaes, S., Epelman, M., Pollock, A., Shekdar, K. (2008). Pediatric Malignancies: Synopsis of Current Imaging Techniques. In: Blake, M.A., Kalra, M.K. (eds) Imaging in Oncology. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 143. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75587-8_18

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