Título :	Irradiate awareness: Sociedad Latinoamericana de Radiología Pediátrica (SLARP) Campaign
Tipo de documento :	documento electrónico
Autores :	Lina Marcela Cadavid Álvarez, Autor ; Ugas Charcape, Carlos F, Autor
Fecha de publicación :	2025
Títulos uniformes :	Pediatric Radiology
Idioma :	Inglés (eng)
Resumen :	Cancer incidence in children remains a significant public health concern, with heightened radiation-induced cancer risks for those undergoing computed tomography (CT) at a young age [1]. In Latin America and the Caribbean, there were 30,194 new cases of childhood cancer in 2022, affect-ing individuals aged 0–19 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer [2].The use of CT scans in pediatric populations raises con-cerns about the potential carcinogenic risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure, which are attributed to factors such as direct and indirect DNA damage and the heightened radiosensitivity of cells during mitosis [3].Several studies enhance our understanding of the risks associated with ionizing radiation emitted by CT scans. Pearce et?al. found that cumulative doses of approximately 50 mGy could nearly triple leukemia risk, while doses around 60 mGy could triple the risk of brain cancer [4]. It is important to note that, given the low radiation doses used in medical imaging, the benefits of a CT exam that is medically justified will significantly outweigh the minimal potential risk of developing cancer.
Mención de responsabilidad :	Lina Cadavid; Carlos F Ugas Charcape
Referencia :	Pediatr Radiol. 2025 Jul;55(8):1741-1744
DOI (Digital Object Identifier) :	10.1007/s00247-025-06296-1
PMID :	40522471
Derechos de uso :	CC BY-NC
En línea :	https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s00247-025-06296-1?sharing_token=xhtRES7_ [...]
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Irradiate awareness: Sociedad Latinoamericana de Radiología Pediátrica (SLARP) Campaign [documento electrónico] / Lina Marcela Cadavid Álvarez, Autor ; Ugas Charcape, Carlos F, Autor . - 2025.
Obra : Pediatric Radiology

Idioma : Inglés (eng)

Resumen :	Cancer incidence in children remains a significant public health concern, with heightened radiation-induced cancer risks for those undergoing computed tomography (CT) at a young age [1]. In Latin America and the Caribbean, there were 30,194 new cases of childhood cancer in 2022, affect-ing individuals aged 0–19 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer [2].The use of CT scans in pediatric populations raises con-cerns about the potential carcinogenic risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure, which are attributed to factors such as direct and indirect DNA damage and the heightened radiosensitivity of cells during mitosis [3].Several studies enhance our understanding of the risks associated with ionizing radiation emitted by CT scans. Pearce et?al. found that cumulative doses of approximately 50 mGy could nearly triple leukemia risk, while doses around 60 mGy could triple the risk of brain cancer [4]. It is important to note that, given the low radiation doses used in medical imaging, the benefits of a CT exam that is medically justified will significantly outweigh the minimal potential risk of developing cancer.
Mención de responsabilidad :	Lina Cadavid; Carlos F Ugas Charcape
Referencia :	Pediatr Radiol. 2025 Jul;55(8):1741-1744
DOI (Digital Object Identifier) :	10.1007/s00247-025-06296-1
PMID :	40522471
Derechos de uso :	CC BY-NC
En línea :	https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s00247-025-06296-1?sharing_token=xhtRES7_ [...]
Enlace permanente :	https://hospitalpablotobon.cloudbiteca.com/pmb/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_dis