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Considerations for Imaging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Consensus Statement from the International

Sharyn I Katz1, Christopher M Straus2, Leonid Roshkovan1

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Journal of Thoracic Oncology : Official Publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
|December 22, 2022
PubMed

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Standardizing imaging techniques for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) improves disease assessment. This consensus provides harmonized practices for multimodality imaging in MPM diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a challenging cancer to image accurately.
  • Current imaging lacks standardized approaches for staging and follow-up.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish harmonized, standard practices for multimodality imaging of MPM.
  • To improve the quality and reproducibility of imaging for MPM patient care, clinical trials, and research.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus statement developed by an international panel of experts from the International Mesothelioma Interest Group.
  • Review and harmonization of technical approaches for routine multimodality imaging of MPM.

Main Results:

  • Agreement on standard practices for radiography, computed tomography (CT), 18F-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Discussion of modality-specific technical considerations and future research directions.

Conclusions:

  • Harmonized imaging practices are crucial for accurate MPM assessment.
  • Standardized multimodality imaging will enhance patient care, clinical trials, and research in MPM.
Keywords:
Computed tomographyGuidelinesMagnetic resonance imagingMalignant mesotheliomaPositron emission tomographyRadiography

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