Pediatric radiology tailors imaging to infants, children and adolescents, whose bodies are smaller, more sensitive to radiation and less able to stay still. The choice of test, dose and preparation all differ from adult practice.

Families seeking a diagnostic Imaging Centre in Mumbai for a child at Apex can expect the radiologist to favour ultrasound and MRI where possible, as these avoid radiation. When X-ray or CT is necessary, doses are kept as low as reasonably achievable, and only the relevant area is imaged. Parents are often allowed to stay close, with protective gear for X-rays, to comfort the child.

Young children may need sedation or distraction for MRI, as movement blurs the images. Feeding and sleep timing are planned so that infants may rest during the scan.

Pediatric radiology services include:

• Pediatric X-ray: Low-dose images for fractures, chest infection, swallowed objects and growth concerns, using positioning aids so that the child stays comfortable and still.
• Pediatric Ultrasound: Radiation-free scanning of the abdomen, kidneys, bladder, hips and head in infants, useful for urinary infections, hip dysplasia, pyloric stenosis and appendicitis.
• Pediatric CT and MRI: Cross-sectional imaging used only when the question justifies it, with child-specific settings and, where needed, sedation under medical supervision.
• Bone Age Assessment: A hand and wrist X-ray that compares bone maturity with age standards, helping evaluate growth and puberty disorders.