Fetal Implications of Diagnostic Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy: Evidence-based Recommendations

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;59(2):412-8. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000187.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the fetal and long-term implications of diagnostic radiation exposure during pregnancy. Evidence-based recommendations for radiologic imaging modalities utilizing exposure of diagnostic radiation during pregnancy, including conventional screen-film mammography, digital mammography, tomosynthesis, and contrast-enhanced mammography are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / therapy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / etiology
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / prevention & control*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Ultrasonography*