Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 70(08): 677-683
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728714
Review Article

Old Borders and New Horizons in Multimodality Imaging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Katharina Martini
1   University Hospital Zurich, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich, ZH, Switzerland
2   University of Zurich, Faculty of Medicine Zurich, ZH, Switzerland
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Thomas Frauenfelder
1   University Hospital Zurich, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich, ZH, Switzerland
2   University of Zurich, Faculty of Medicine Zurich, ZH, Switzerland
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Abstract

Background The purpose of this article is to describe the various imaging techniques involved in detection, staging, and preoperative planning in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) focusing on new imaging modalities.

Methods For this purpose, first a brief summary of the etiology of MPM is given. Second, not only the commonly known, but also novel imaging modalities used in MPM will be discussed.

Results A wide range of imaging methods, from conventional chest radiography, through computed tomography and hybrid imaging to radiomics and artificial intelligence, can be used to evaluate MPM.

Conclusion Nowadays multimodality imaging is considered the cornerstone in MPM diagnosis and staging.



Publication History

Received: 28 January 2021

Accepted: 08 March 2021

Article published online:
01 June 2021

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