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Issues in Imaging-Guided Tumor Ablation in Children Versus Adults

¹ Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
² Department of Radiology, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85013.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. Despite the growing use of percutaneous imaging-guided tumor ablation in adults, few reports describe its use in children except for osteoid osteoma. Our objective is to describe how tumor ablation in children and adults may differ, both to facilitate dialogue on pediatric tumor ablation and to increase awareness and use of this valuable technique.

CONCLUSION. There are numerous indications for which various ablative techniques may be safe and effective for treatment of pediatric tumors. Nonetheless, important differences between the pediatric and adult populations warrant consideration.

Keywords: children • ethics • interventional radiology • research • tumor ablation

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