The use of magnetic resonance imaging in malignant mesothelioma.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not routinely used in investigations for patients with suspected malignant pleural mesothelioma but it can be a useful tool in some instances--particularly predicting malignancy in patients with asbestos exposure; differentiating between metastatic pleural disease and malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM); assessing patients for radical surgery and post treatment evaluation of patients.
Entwisle
James
J
Department of Radiology, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK. james.entwisle@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
D001194:Asbestos