Imaging of Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A COG Diagnostic Imaging Committee/SPR Oncology Committee White Paper

Overview

Journal Pediatr Blood Cancer

Specialties Hematology
Oncology
Pediatrics

Date 2022 Dec 22

PMID 36546505

Authors

Sherwin S Chan

Ailish Coblentz

Aashim Bhatia

Sue C Kaste

Joyce Mhlanga

Marguerite T Parisi

Paul Thacker

Stephan D Voss

Elizabeth K Weidman

Marilyn J Siegel

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Abstract

Imaging in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients is not targeted at evaluating the transplant per se. Rather, imaging is largely confined to evaluating peri-procedural and post-procedural complications. Alternatively, imaging may be performed to establish a baseline study for comparison should the patient develop certain post-procedural complications. This article looks to describe the various imaging modalities available with recommendations for which imaging study should be performed in specific complications. We also provide select imaging protocols for different indications and modalities for the purpose of establishing a set minimal standard for imaging in these complex patients.

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