While CT scans ruled out mesothelioma correctly in 80 percent of cases, they identified it correctly in only 58 percent of cases.
What does malignant pleural mesothelioma look like on MRI?
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma. Axial T2-weighted (HASTE) MR image (c) shows a pleural mass (black arrow) with irregular hyperintense signal because of presence of fibrous tissue inside tumor lesion. A small posterior pleural nodule is also seen (white arrow).
What is the role of CT in the workup of pleural mesothelioma?
- It plays a pivotal role in image-guided techniques (thoracocentesis, needle biopsy, drain placement) and identifies complex, septated patterns of pleural effusion with higher sensitivity than CT (FIGURE 13). FIGURE 11. Malignant pleural mesothelioma.
What is diffusion-weighted MRI of malignant pleural mesothelioma?
- Diffusion-weighted MRI of malignant pleural mesothelioma: preliminary assessment of apparent diffusion coefficient in histologic subtypes. Am. J.
What are the diagnostic options for pleural mesotelioma?
- The possibilities and limitations of direct digital radiography, ultrasound and computed tomography in diagnosing pleural mesotelioma. Coll. Antropol. 34(4), 1263-71 (2010).