title: Imaging of multiple myeloma: usefulness of MRI and PET/CT.
abstract: Multiple myeloma is a heterogeneous hematologic disorder of plasma cells with varied bone marrow imaging appearances. With advancements in both treatment and use of advanced imaging over the last several decades, it is important for radiologists to recognize the imaging presentation of the disease and the staging implications of imaging. This paper reviews the staging as it relates to imaging, consensus recommendations for imaging, expected imaging appearances of myeloma, pitfalls, and complications associated with treatment that are demonstrable on imaging.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.
authors: Bhasker
authors: B
authors: Koppula
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.
authors: Justin
authors: J
authors: Kaptuch
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT. Electronic address: Christopher.hanrahan@hsc.utah.edu.
authors: Christopher J
authors: CJ
authors: Hanrahan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D064847:Multimodal Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*