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01.05.2016 | Pediatric Body MRI
Magnetic resonance urography in the pediatric population: a clinical perspective
verfasst von:
Michael E. Chua, Jessica M. Ming, Walid A. Farhat
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 6/2016
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Abstract
Diagnostic imaging in pediatric urology has traditionally relied upon multiple modalities based on availability, use of ionizing radiation, and invasiveness to evaluate urological anomalies. These modalities include ultrasonography, voiding cystourethrography, fluoroscopy and radionuclide scintigraphy. Magnetic resonance urography (MRU) has become increasingly useful in depicting more detailed abdominal and pelvic anatomy, specifically in duplex collecting systems, ectopic ureter, ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, megaureter and congenital pelvic anomalies. Here we discuss the clinical role of MRU in the pediatric population and its future direction.