Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in children with hematological proliferative disorders – an initial experience

Purpose: We present the possible application of CEUS in pediatric patients with proliferative diseases of the hematopoietic system based on the single center experience. Material and methods: From 1.1.2012 to 12.01.2012 CEUS examinations were performed in 9 patients (mean age 12 years and 2 months) diagnosed with NHL (5), ALL (3) and after BMT (1). In one patient, the examination was performed 4 times, and in one case twice. The indications for CEUS examinations were: inconclusive results of other imaging methods (7), contraindications to the study with X-ray radiation (1), monitoring the response to anti-cancer…