Exposure to four or more CTscans before age 18 years is associated with more than double the risk for certain cancers into early adulthood, data indicate. radiology medicalimaging diagnosticimaging
The researchers also found a dose–response relationship. Participants in the top quintile of cumulative brain radiation dose had a significantly higher risk for intracranial tumor, compared with nonexposed participants , although this relationship was not seen with the other cancers.
Age at exposure was also a significant factor. Children exposed to four or more CT scans at or before age 6 years had the highest risk for cancer , followed by the same number of scans in those aged 7-12 years and those aged 13-18 years . The authors noted that although these cancers are uncommon in children,"our work reinforces the importance of radiation protection strategies, addressed by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Unnecessary CT scans should be avoided, and special attention should be paid to patients who require repeated CT scans. Parents and pediatric patients should be well informed on risks and benefits before radiological procedures and encouraged to participate in decision-making around imaging.
"They did a lot of really well-done adjustments to ensure that they were not overestimating risk,” said Smith-Bindman."They made sure to delete children who had cancer susceptibility syndrome, they included a lag of 3 years, assuming that there could be hidden cancers for up to 3 years after the first imaging study when they might have had a preexisting cancer.
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