RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


RC613C

Secondary Malignancies and Surveillance Imaging

Refresher/Informatics

Presented on December 4, 2014
Presented as part of RC613: Interactive Game: Pediatric: Oncology

Participants

Kieran McHugh, Presenter: Consultant, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) To create an awareness of the radiation burden from radiological examinations in young children with cancer. 2) To identify the risks to children of repeated CT examinations. 3) To question the value of repeated surveillance imaging after treatment completion in children with cancer, as there is little evidence to support it.

Cite This Abstract

McHugh, K, Secondary Malignancies and Surveillance Imaging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001066.html