FDG-PET/CT versus bone marrow biopsy in bone marrow involvement in newly diagnosed paediatric lymphoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

FDG-PET/CT versus bone marrow biopsy in bone marrow involvement in newly diagnosed paediatric lymphoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Bone marrow infiltration (BMI) is a devastating stage of paediatric lymphoma. Prompt diagnosis of BMI in newly diagnosed paediatric lymphoma patients is critical but can be very challenging at present. Methods We systematically retrieved studies from PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochr...

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Main Authors: Zhizhuo Li, Chengxin Li, Bingrong Chen, Lijun Shi, Fuqiang Gao, Peixu Wang, Wei Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Paediatric lymphoma
Bone marrow involvement
FDG-PET/CT
Bone marrow biopsy
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02521-3

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