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

Sharyn I. Katz, Christopher M. Straus, Leonid Roshkovan, Kevin G. Blyth, Thomas Frauenfelder, Ritu R. Gill, Ferry Lalezari, Jeremy Erasmus, Anna K. Nowak, Victor H. Gerbaudo, Roslyn J. Francis, Samuel G. Armato

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Abstract

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive primary malignancy of the pleura that presents unique radiologic challenges with regard to accurate and reproducible assessment of disease extent at staging and follow-up imaging. By optimizing and harmonizing technical approaches to imaging MPM, the best quality imaging can be achieved for individual patient care, clinical trials, and imaging research. This consensus statement represents agreement on harmonized, standard practices for routine multimodality imaging of MPM, including radiography, computed tomography, 18F-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, by an international panel of experts in the field of pleural imaging assembled by the International Mesothelioma Interest Group. In addition, modality-specific technical considerations and future directions are discussed. A bulleted summary of all technical recommendations is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)278-298
Number of pages21
JournalJournal of Thoracic Oncology
Volume18
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2023

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