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Overview of treatment related complications in malignant pleural mesothelioma

David J Murphy1, Ritu R Gill1

  • 1Division of Thoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

Annals of Translational Medicine
|July 15, 2017
PubMed

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Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) complications after treatment are common. Radiological assessment is key for identifying and managing these issues, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
  • Despite treatment advances, MPM prognosis is poor, with significant treatment-related morbidity.
  • Radiological assessment is crucial for managing MPM and its complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and uncommon complications of MPM in the post-treatment phase.
  • To emphasize the role of radiological assessment in identifying and managing these complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on MPM treatment complications.
  • Analysis of radiological findings associated with MPM post-treatment.

Main Results:

  • MPM treatment can lead to various complications, both expected and rare.
  • Radiological imaging is essential for early detection and management of these post-treatment issues.

Conclusions:

  • Effective radiological assessment is vital for timely intervention in MPM patients.
  • Understanding and identifying post-treatment complications can improve patient management and outcomes.
Keywords:
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM)complicationscomputed tomography (CT)imagingmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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