[Pitfalls for renogram interpretation in pediatric urology]

Arch Pediatr. 2016 Jan;23(1):66-70. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2015.09.015. Epub 2015 Oct 23.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Renograms are currently used for functional assessment by pediatric urologists. The aim of the present work was to focus on the potential pitfalls concerning renography. Potential confounding factors are described in reference to concrete cases. The main types of pitfalls concern venous or urinary catheters and background area definition. Protocols and renogram interpretation are critiqued in a bibliographic review. We propose a technical update and original data on the potential pitfalls in renography interpretation. Multidisciplinary discussion between nuclear medicine, pediatrics and pediatric surgery departments is required before drawing conclusions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide
  • Urologic Diseases / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide