Abstract
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare tumour, but its incidence is increasing. Imaging is invariably involved in its diagnosis, staging, and follow-up. Although there are some characteristic radiological signs, none are pathognomonic. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) have similar local staging accuracies, but have distinct limitations; MR has marginal superiority in specific areas and should probably be offered to surgical candidates. The capabilities of multidector CT await evaluation. The role of positron emission tomography (PET), and PET-CT is undefined, but will likely have a major contribution. The challenges in imaging are matched by controversies in staging and treatment, which require future close multidisciplinary and multicentre collaboration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-145 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cancer Imaging |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- CT
- Imaging
- MRI
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma
- PET
- Staging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Oncology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging