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Imaging is crucial for multiple myeloma (MM) diagnosis and monitoring. Advanced techniques like MRI and PET/CT are replacing conventional radiography, with MRI excelling in early bone marrow assessment and functional MRI showing promise for treatment monitoring.

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  • Hematologic Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy involving plasma cell proliferation in bone marrow.
  • Bone destruction is a key feature and indicator of end-organ damage in MM.
  • Imaging is vital for MM diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current imaging techniques for monoclonal plasma cell disorders.
  • To discuss the role of various imaging modalities in MM patient management.
  • To explore future advancements in MM imaging research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on imaging in multiple myeloma.
  • Comparison of conventional radiography, CT, MRI, and PET/CT.
  • Discussion of functional MRI techniques for treatment monitoring.

Main Results:

  • CT/PET-CT are initial choices, while MRI is gold-standard for bone marrow involvement.
  • PET/CT assesses treatment response and extramedullary disease.
  • Functional MRI may offer superior treatment monitoring capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced imaging significantly impacts MM diagnosis and management.
  • MRI and PET/CT are essential tools, with ongoing research into functional MRI.
  • Imaging continues to evolve, improving patient outcomes in multiple myeloma.