Old Borders and New Horizons in Multimodality Imaging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Author(s):  
Katharina Martini ◽  
Thomas Frauenfelder

Abstract Background The purpose of this article is to describe the various imaging techniques involved in detection, staging, and preoperative planning in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) focusing on new imaging modalities. Methods For this purpose, first a brief summary of the etiology of MPM is given. Second, not only the commonly known, but also novel imaging modalities used in MPM will be discussed. Results A wide range of imaging methods, from conventional chest radiography, through computed tomography and hybrid imaging to radiomics and artificial intelligence, can be used to evaluate MPM. Conclusion Nowadays multimodality imaging is considered the cornerstone in MPM diagnosis and staging.

Radiographics ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1692-1706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry T. Nickell ◽  
John P. Lichtenberger ◽  
Leila Khorashadi ◽  
Gerald F. Abbott ◽  
Brett W. Carter

PET Clinics ◽  
2011 ◽  
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Roslyn J. Francis ◽  
Sharyn I. Katz ◽  
Victor H. Gerbaudo

2021 ◽  
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Author(s):  
Vinithra Varadarajan ◽  
Mahsima Shabani ◽  
Bharath Ambale Venkatesh ◽  
Joao A. C. Lima

In this pandemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a vast proportion of healthcare resources, including imaging tools, have been dedicated to the management of affected patients; yet, the frequent reports of unknown presentations and complications of disease over time have been changing the usual standard of care and resource allocation in health centers. As of now, we have witnessed multisystemic symptoms requiring the collaboration of different clinical teams in COVID-19 patients' care. Compared to previous viral pandemics, imaging modalities are now playing an essential role in the diagnosis and management of patients. This widespread utility of imaging modalities calls for a deeper understanding of potential radiologic findings in this disease and identifying the most compatible imaging protocol with safety precautions. Although initially used for respiratory tract evaluation, imaging modalities have also been used for cardiovascular, neurologic, and gastrointestinal evaluation of patients with COVID-19. In this narrative review article, we provide multimodality and multisystemic review of imaging techniques and features that can aid in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 patients.


2018 ◽  
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pp. S322-S332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Calabrò ◽  
Giulia Rossi ◽  
Michele Maio

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. S13-S14
Author(s):  
M. Meerang ◽  
A. Boss ◽  
E. Felley-Bosco ◽  
O. Lauk ◽  
S. Arni ◽  
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2014 ◽  
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pp. e34-e41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayura Meerang ◽  
Andreas Boss ◽  
David Kenkel ◽  
Angela Broggini-Tenzer ◽  
Karima Bérard ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (1116) ◽  
pp. 20200489
Author(s):  
Anuradha Chandramohan ◽  
Tameem Ahmed Bhat ◽  
Reetu John ◽  
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Complex pelvic lesions can originate from various anatomical structures in the pelvis and pose a diagnostic dilemma due to a wide range of possible diagnoses. Accurate characterisation of these lesions would often require an algorithmic approach, which incorporates clinical findings, sequential use of multiple imaging modalities and a multiparametric approach. This approach usually aims at identifying key imaging features, which aid in anatomical localisation, morphology and tissue characterisation. There have been various attempts to standardise the lexicon used for describing adnexal masses in female patients; stratify their risk of cancer and suggest appropriate next steps in the management pathway. Through this review, we extend this approach to complex pelvic masses in female pelvis in general and will focus on optimal use of different imaging modalities to arrive at definitive diagnosis or meaningful differential diagnosis. We will also discuss potential pitfalls of imaging diagnosis and common mimics.


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Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Laura Jiménez-Juan ◽  
Jessica Leen ◽  
Rachel M. Wald ◽  
Elsie T. Nguyen ◽  
Andrew T. Yan ◽  
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2016 ◽  
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Author(s):  
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Selina Tsim ◽  
Nikolaos Kanellakis ◽  
Hannah Ball ◽  
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of the pleural surface, predominantly caused by prior asbestos exposure. There is a global epidemic of malignant pleural mesothelioma underway, and incidence rates are predicted to peak in the next few years.This article summarises the epidemiology and pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma, before describing some key factors in the patient experience and outlining common symptoms. Diagnostic approaches are reviewed, including imaging techniques and the role of various biomarkers. Treatment options are summarised, including the importance of palliative care and methods of controlling pleural effusions. The evidence for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery is reviewed, both in the palliative setting and in the context of trimodality treatment. An algorithm for managing malignant pleural effusion in malignant pleural mesothelioma patients is presented. Finally new treatment developments and novel therapeutic approaches are summarised.


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