New scan could help doctors see childhood brain tumors more clearly

NCT ID NCT03977896

Summary

This study tested whether a special combined PET/MRI brain scan is practical and useful for children with a common type of brain tumor. It involved 15 children aged 5 to 18 who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if this advanced scan could help doctors better identify the type of tumor before an operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon - Groupement Hospitalier Est - Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant - Service de Neurochirurgie Pédiatrique

    Bron, France

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