Mission of the Division of Pediatric Radiology State-of-the-art pediatric radiology with the highest level of medical expertise and the newest imaging techniques limiting exposure to ionizing radiation in a child friendly environment for patients up to 19 years of age. State-of-the-art education for radiology residents, fellows in pediatric (neuro-)radiology and radiological technologists. State-of-the-art research to better understand pediatric diseases and pathologies and to develop advanced imaging techniques tailored to the specific needs of children.
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Special Services - Plain film imaging.
- Functional imaging using fluoroscopy with reduced radiation dose techniques.
- Pediatric ultrasonography including duplex sonography.
- Computer tomography with reduced radiation dose techniques (Dose-care).
- Magnetic resonance imaging in natural sleep, conscious sedation and in general anesthesia.
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging including diffusion tensor imaging, perfusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging, 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
- Second opinion of pediatric radiological studies.
- All studies are performed with child-specific equipment.
- Pediatric Neuroradiology
- Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MR-Enterography
- Pelvic Floor Imaging
Center of excellence in Bone dysplasia. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging. Pediatric dysphagia. Pediatric interstitial lung disease. Pediatric neuroradiology. Pediatric ultrasonography. - Pediatric uroradiology.
Please also see:
Pediatric Radiology at Johns Hopkins Children's Center
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Our Certified Child Life Specialist, Mollie Young, is available to provide support prior to your child’s procedure by answering your questions and offering guidance in preparing your child most effectively. The Child Life Specialist is also able to provide services on the day of your child’s appointment, facilitating opportunities for your child to engage in additional preparation and education to alleviate fears and misconceptions. Lastly, the Child Life Specialist can partner with you and your child in developing a coping plan to implement during the procedure.
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