Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia – Stanson Health Clinical Criteria

Definitions

Initial Work up and Staging refers to imaging studies that are part of the routine evaluation of a patient prior to therapy

Restaging After Treatment refers to recommendations for studies to be performed regardless of the clinical status of the patient after completion of an episode of treatment.

Evaluation for Change in Clinical Status refers to examinations ordered to evaluate new or worsening signs and symptoms.

Surveillance Imaging refers to recommendations for imaging to be performed at intervals following therapy regardless of the clinical status of the patient.

Initial Work Up and Staging

CT or MRI of the Head
CT or MRI Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis if clinically indicated

Evaluation for Change in Clinical Status

As clinically indicated
NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2014, 12/22/14 accessed 5/5/15

References

NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2014, 12/22/14 accessed 5/5/15