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Angiogram

An angiogram is a minimally invasive test that maps the arterior veins in a part of your child's body.

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Bone Scan

A bone scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a radioactive substance to visualize the bones.

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Brain PET

A brain PET/CT scan is a safe, effective, and non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that provides highly detailed images of the brain.

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Brain Scan

A brain scan is a diagnostic imaging technique that provides images of blood flow in the brain. It can detect changes in blood flow within the brain that cannot be...

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Contrast Enema

A contrast enema is an x-ray study that uses a water-soluble contrast agent to show the structure of the rectum, colon, and large intestine.

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CT Scan

CT (computed tomography) is a non-invasive procedure that uses X-ray equipment and powerful computers to create detailed, cross-sectional images of your child's body.

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Fluid Aspiration and Drainage

Fluid aspiration and drainage is a minimally invasive procedure to remove fluid from a child that has collected abnormally.

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Gastric Emptying Study

A gastric emptying study is a nuclear medicine test that measures the time it takes the stomach to empty.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scan

A GI bleeding scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test that can help detect the origin of your child's gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Hepatobiliary Scan

A hepatobiliary scan images the liver and shows the flow of bile from the liver through the hepatic ducts emptying in the small bowel.

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Hip Ultrasound

A hip ultrasound is used to take pictures of the hips of patients to look for a dislocated or underdeveloped hip.

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JPS

JPS is a hereditary condition identified by the presence of multiple polyps in the GI tract.

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Lung Scan

A pulmonary blood flow scan (or lung scan) is a nuclear medicine test that provides images of the blood flow in the lungs.

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Lymphangiography

Lymphangiography is an imaging procedure that captures pictures of the body’s lymph nodes and lymph vessels and detects leaks.

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Lymphoscintigraphy

Lymphoscintigraphy is a noninvasive medical imaging test that can help your doctors diagnose problems related to the lymphatic system.

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Meckel's Diverticulum Scan

A Meckel's diverticulum scan is a nuclear medicine test that detects abnormally located gastric mucosa.

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MRI

MRI is a routine diagnostic imaging exam that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the body's organs, tissues, and bones.

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Needle Biopsy

A needle biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which we use a needle to obtain tissue samples from an organ, bone, or mass.

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Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography

A transhepatic cholangiography is an invasive imaging study that shows the bile ducts in the liver.

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Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

PAO is a surgical procedure for hip dysplasia that preserves the hip joint.

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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome causes multiple polyps (abnormal growths) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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Positron Emission Tomography

Positron emission tomography (PET/CT scan) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that provides highly detailed images of the body.

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Prenatal Ultrasound

A prenatal ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that gives doctors an accurate picture of a fetus.

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Radionuclide Cystogram

A radionuclide cystogram, known as an RNC, is a diagnostic imaging exam that determines if your child has vesicoureteral reflux.

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Renal MAG3 Scan

A renal MAG3 scan is a nuclear medicine test that allows doctors to see your child’s kidneys and learn more about how they are functioning.

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Salivagram

A salivagram is a nuclear medicine test that shows the flow of saliva from the mouth through the esophagus and stomach.

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Thyroid Scan

A thyroid scan (thyroid scintigraphy) is a diagnostic nuclear medicine test that provides information about the structure and function of the thyroid.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to make cross-sectional images of the inside of your child's body.

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Upper GI Series

An upper GI series uses special x-ray technology to show the structure of your child's esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

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Venography

A venogram is a diagnostic procedure that uses x-ray to take pictures of the veins (blood vessels) in a specific part of the body.

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Venous Malformation

A venous malformation (VM) is a bluish lesion caused by widened, abnormally shaped veins.

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Ventilation-Perfusion Scan

A ventilation/perfusion scan is a nuclear medicine test that is used to check airflow and blood flow to your child's lungs.

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X-ray

Conventional diagnostic radiology (or x-ray) provides a picture of the inside of your child’s body.

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Conditions & Treatments

Angiogram

Bone Scan

Brain PET

Brain Scan

Contrast Enema

CT Scan

Fluid Aspiration and Drainage

Gastric Emptying Study

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scan

Hepatobiliary Scan

Hip Ultrasound

JPS

Lung Scan

Lymphangiography

Lymphoscintigraphy

Meckel's Diverticulum Scan

MRI

Needle Biopsy

Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Positron Emission Tomography

Prenatal Ultrasound

Radionuclide Cystogram

Renal MAG3 Scan

Salivagram

Thyroid Scan

Ultrasound

Upper GI Series

Venography

Venous Malformation

Ventilation-Perfusion Scan

X-ray

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