First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography

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First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. / Andersen, Julie Bjerglund; Mortensen, Jann; Bech, Birthe Højlund; Højgaard, Liselotte; Borgwardt, Lise; Andersen, Julie Bjerglund.

In: Nuclear Medicine Communications, Vol. 32, No. 5, 04.03.2011, p. 356-362.

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Andersen, JB, Mortensen, J, Bech, BH, Højgaard, L, Borgwardt, L & Andersen, JB 2011, 'First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography', Nuclear Medicine Communications, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 356-362. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d, https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d

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Andersen, J. B., Mortensen, J., Bech, B. H., Højgaard, L., Borgwardt, L., & Andersen, J. B. (2011). First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 32(5), 356-362. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d, https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d

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Andersen JB, Mortensen J, Bech BH, Højgaard L, Borgwardt L, Andersen JB. First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. Nuclear Medicine Communications. 2011 Mar 4;32(5):356-362. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d, https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e328342823d

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Andersen, Julie Bjerglund ; Mortensen, Jann ; Bech, Birthe Højlund ; Højgaard, Liselotte ; Borgwardt, Lise ; Andersen, Julie Bjerglund. / First experiences from Copenhagen with paediatric single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. In: Nuclear Medicine Communications. 2011 ; Vol. 32, No. 5. pp. 356-362.

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abstract = "OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the diagnostic value of single photon emission computed tomographic (SPECT)/multislice computed tomographic (MSCT) fusion images compared with planar scintigraphy in children. METHODS: Fifteen children [eight girls, mean age 13 years (range 2-17 years)] who were examined in the SPECT/16-MSCT scanner at the Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Rigshospitalet were included. The studies and clinical indications were eight Tc-hydroxymethane diphosphonate bone scintigraphies (three bone abnormalities, three osteomyelitis, two bone tumours), one bone scintigraphy combined with In-labelled leukocyte study (osteomyelitis), three I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine scintigraphies (neuroblastoma), three In-octreotide scintigraphies (two carcinoid tumours, one Langerhans cell histiocytosis) and one Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy (suspected renal transplant infarction). At the evaluation of the planar scans, the decision to perform a SPECT/16-MSCT scan was taken. A specialist in nuclear medicine read the SPECT scans and the CT scans were, if performed as high resolution or when in doubt, read by the specialist in radiology, followed by a simultaneous reading. We categorized the additional information gained from the SPECT/MSCT scan into three groups: (i) structural information gained from the CT scan, (ii) additional nuclear medicine information gained from the SPECT scan and (iii) information used for biopsy guidance. Use of a CT scan of diagnostic quality was only allowed (n=1) after referral from the clinicians, and read in collaboration with the specialist in radiology. RESULTS: Fourteen of the 15 planar scans gained additional structural information from SPECT/CT. Twelve of 15 planar scans gained additional nuclear medicine information. Six studies gained specific information for biopsy guidance. CONCLUSION: SPECT/CT provided additional information in all cases. SPECT/CT in children seems to be a most valuable tool and it increases the certainty of the diagnostic work-up.",
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AU - Andersen, Julie Bjerglund

AU - Mortensen, Jann

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AU - Højgaard, Liselotte

AU - Borgwardt, Lise

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N2 - OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the diagnostic value of single photon emission computed tomographic (SPECT)/multislice computed tomographic (MSCT) fusion images compared with planar scintigraphy in children. METHODS: Fifteen children [eight girls, mean age 13 years (range 2-17 years)] who were examined in the SPECT/16-MSCT scanner at the Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Rigshospitalet were included. The studies and clinical indications were eight Tc-hydroxymethane diphosphonate bone scintigraphies (three bone abnormalities, three osteomyelitis, two bone tumours), one bone scintigraphy combined with In-labelled leukocyte study (osteomyelitis), three I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine scintigraphies (neuroblastoma), three In-octreotide scintigraphies (two carcinoid tumours, one Langerhans cell histiocytosis) and one Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy (suspected renal transplant infarction). At the evaluation of the planar scans, the decision to perform a SPECT/16-MSCT scan was taken. A specialist in nuclear medicine read the SPECT scans and the CT scans were, if performed as high resolution or when in doubt, read by the specialist in radiology, followed by a simultaneous reading. We categorized the additional information gained from the SPECT/MSCT scan into three groups: (i) structural information gained from the CT scan, (ii) additional nuclear medicine information gained from the SPECT scan and (iii) information used for biopsy guidance. Use of a CT scan of diagnostic quality was only allowed (n=1) after referral from the clinicians, and read in collaboration with the specialist in radiology. RESULTS: Fourteen of the 15 planar scans gained additional structural information from SPECT/CT. Twelve of 15 planar scans gained additional nuclear medicine information. Six studies gained specific information for biopsy guidance. CONCLUSION: SPECT/CT provided additional information in all cases. SPECT/CT in children seems to be a most valuable tool and it increases the certainty of the diagnostic work-up.

AB - OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the diagnostic value of single photon emission computed tomographic (SPECT)/multislice computed tomographic (MSCT) fusion images compared with planar scintigraphy in children. METHODS: Fifteen children [eight girls, mean age 13 years (range 2-17 years)] who were examined in the SPECT/16-MSCT scanner at the Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Rigshospitalet were included. The studies and clinical indications were eight Tc-hydroxymethane diphosphonate bone scintigraphies (three bone abnormalities, three osteomyelitis, two bone tumours), one bone scintigraphy combined with In-labelled leukocyte study (osteomyelitis), three I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine scintigraphies (neuroblastoma), three In-octreotide scintigraphies (two carcinoid tumours, one Langerhans cell histiocytosis) and one Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy (suspected renal transplant infarction). At the evaluation of the planar scans, the decision to perform a SPECT/16-MSCT scan was taken. A specialist in nuclear medicine read the SPECT scans and the CT scans were, if performed as high resolution or when in doubt, read by the specialist in radiology, followed by a simultaneous reading. We categorized the additional information gained from the SPECT/MSCT scan into three groups: (i) structural information gained from the CT scan, (ii) additional nuclear medicine information gained from the SPECT scan and (iii) information used for biopsy guidance. Use of a CT scan of diagnostic quality was only allowed (n=1) after referral from the clinicians, and read in collaboration with the specialist in radiology. RESULTS: Fourteen of the 15 planar scans gained additional structural information from SPECT/CT. Twelve of 15 planar scans gained additional nuclear medicine information. Six studies gained specific information for biopsy guidance. CONCLUSION: SPECT/CT provided additional information in all cases. SPECT/CT in children seems to be a most valuable tool and it increases the certainty of the diagnostic work-up.

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