Peritoneal Carcinosis: What the Radiologist Needs to Know

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Radiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Peritoneal carcinosis involves cancer spread to the abdominal lining.
• Accurate diagnosis and lesion quantification are crucial for patient management.
• Multiple cancers, including ovarian and colon, can cause peritoneal carcinosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide radiologists with knowledge on diagnosing peritoneal carcinosis.
• To cover imaging techniques, findings, differential diagnoses, and treatment options.
• To highlight the role of imaging in managing peritoneal carcinosis.

Main Methods:

• Review of diagnostic imaging modalities for peritoneal carcinosis.
• Discussion of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and PET/CT.
• Emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging technique.

Main Results:

• Imaging is central to diagnosing and quantifying peritoneal carcinosis lesions.
• Different imaging techniques are recommended based on patient conditions.
• Radiologists' expertise is vital in multidisciplinary patient care.

Conclusions:

• Understanding imaging findings and differential diagnoses is essential for radiologists.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and structured reporting may enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Improved diagnostic accuracy can lead to better treatment outcomes for peritoneal carcinosis.