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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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