Paediatric Nuclear Medicine in Nephro-Urology

The webinar will cover the most relevant methodological aspects of nuclear medicine techniques in paediatric nephrourology, with particular attention to the choice of the radiotracer, the correct patient preparation, and the acquisition protocol. Some typical cases will show the main points of image processing and results visualization. The clinical part will deal with hydronephrosis and hydroureteronephrosis, spacing from typical pelvicureteral junction obstruction to obstructive megaureter, and some complex malformations, such as duplex kidneys. The selected cases will pinpoint the critical clues used in interpreting and reporting the scintigraphic studies and the integration of scintigraphic data with other imaging modalities (ultrasounds, MRI, etc.) in evaluating paediatric nephrourology patients.

Learning Objectives: The aim of this course is to review the methodology and the main indications for scintigraphic studies in paediatric nephro-urology, taking into accounts the more relevant and recent international guidelines and offering various examples taken from the current clinical practice.

Suggested Readings:
1. The SNMMI and EANM Procedural Guidelines for Diuresis Renography in Infants and Children
2. EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient diagnostic nuclear medicine