[Pleural mesothelioma: imaging contribution]

Rev Pneumol Clin. 2006 Apr;62(2):117-23. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8417(06)75425-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Imaging plays an essential role in management of patients of with pleural mesothelioma. In this article, we discuss the respective roles for ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positon emission tomography for the diagnosis, staging, and postherapeutic evaluation of pleural mesothelioma.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mesothelioma / diagnosis*
  • Mesothelioma / therapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pleural Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / therapy