Full Description
Methods- Thorough description of the current imaging and functional investigation techniques in nuclear medicine and radiology- Detailed portrayal of indications and differential diagnosesClinical Applications- Exhaustive description of the features of paediatric urological diseases relevant for diagnostic imaging- Embryologic and pathophysiologic background- Clear recommendations on application of diagnostic imaging techniques based on the latest findings and consensus guidelinesCase Studies- Large number of case reports illustrating standard procedures in diagnostic imaging- Case descriptions highlighting common diagnostic problems- Presentation of unusual and rare cases
Contents
Clinical Aspects of Paediatric Urology. Embryology. Anomalies of the Upper Urinary Tract. Anomalies of the Lower Urinary Tract. Prune-belly Syndrome. Urinary Tract Infections. Urolithiasis. Vesicoureteral Reflux. Megaureter. Obstructive Uropathy. Paediatric Oncology.- Diagnostic Procedures. Ultrasonography. Voiding Cysto-urethrography. Intravenous Urography. Computed Tomography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Conclusions.- Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy in Paediatric Urology. Radiopharmaceuticals for Dynamic Renal Scintigraphy. Radiopharmaceuticals for Static Renal Scintigraphy. Dose Schedules and Radiation Burden. Renal Imaging. Renal Clearance. Diuresis Scintigraphy. Renal Cortical Scintigraphy. Radionuclide Cystography. Meta-Iodobenzylguanidine in Neuroblastoma.- 38 Case Reports.
