Published May 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

Paediatric nuclear medicine

Creators

  • 1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Radiation Medicine Centre

Description

The use of radiopharmaceutical agents for the diagnosis of diseases frequently encountered in the paediatric age group is outlined. The agents suitable for scanning of brain, thyroid, kidney, liver and spleen are mentioned and their efficacy in diagnosis of pathological conditions based on practical experience is reported. Bromide partition test for diagnosis of intracranial tuberculosis and 131I uptake test for thyroid study are also described. Dose of the agent is smaller than that in the case of adults and depends upon the child's body weight. (M.G.B.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Pract.
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
5
Series
Indian Pract.
Journal Page Range
297-302

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Notes
9 figures.