Applications of Pediatric Body CT Angiography: What Radiologists Need to Know

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2020 May;214(5):1019-1030. doi: 10.2214/AJR.19.22274. Epub 2020 Mar 4.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. Pediatric CT angiography (CTA) can be useful for assessing numerous congenital and acquired disorders. This article discusses common pediatric applications of thoracoabdominal CTA, including for congenital pulmonary airway malformation, sequestration, vascular rings, aortic coarctation, pulmonary embolism, nontraumatic hemorrhage, abdominal transplant evaluation, and several vascular disorders, and highlights key clinical and imaging features. CONCLUSION. With appropriate use, CTA can play a fundamental role in diagnostic and preprocedural assessment in a variety of pediatric conditions.

Keywords: CPAM; pediatric body CTA; pediatric vascular disorders; sequestration; vascular rings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Computed Tomography Angiography / methods*
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / congenital*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases / congenital*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Vascular Diseases / congenital*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Contrast Media