title: Nuclear medicine imaging in the pediatric patient.
abstract: Pediatric nuclear medicine provides a wealth of information on a variety of disease states; however, precautions on dosing have to be taken into consideration. Also, expertise in conducting procedures and interpreting the results in pediatric patients is necessary. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic studies involving the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, pulmonary system, and cardiovascular system along with a brief explanation of the mechanism of localization of the radiopharmaceuticals involved. Radiation safety issues are addressed when the expectant mother or nursing mother is administered radiopharmaceuticals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Vivian
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Loveless
keywords: nuclear medicine; pediatric; radiopharmaceutical