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Cytoreductive Surgical Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma in a Porcine Model Using Magnetic-Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Tomography 2022 September 3 [Link] Marcia Costa, Carolina Fernandes, Matt Eames, Arik Hananel , John P Mugler 3rd, Jhosep Huaromo, Jack B Yang, Jaime Mata Abstract A combination of surgery and chemotherapy is the most effective treatment available for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM). However, both cause significant collateral damage and cannot eliminate residual microscopic disease.…
Read MoreInterobserver Variability of Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment Using MRI in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging 2020 April 30 [Link] Ritu R Gill, David J Murphy, Ravi T Seethamraju, Emanuele Mazzola, Raphael Bueno, William G Richards Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the interobserver variability associated with quantitative and qualitative MRI assessments of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Materials and methods: Patients with MPM who underwent uniform-protocol preoperative MRI between 2009…
Read MoreMalignant peritoneal mesothelioma: clinical aspects, and therapeutic perspectives.
Annals of Gastroenterology 2018 Nov-Dec [Link] Boussios S, Moschetta M, Karathanasi A, Tsiouris AK, Kanellos FS, Tatsi K, Katsanos KH, Christodoulou DK Abstract Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare disease with a wide clinical spectrum. It arises from the peritoneal lining and commonly presents with diffuse, extensive spread throughout the abdomen and, more rarely,…
Read MoreMR Imaging of Pleural Neoplasms
Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging [2018 April] [Link] Carter BW, Betancourt SL, Shroff GS, Lichtenberger JP 3rd Abstract The pleura may be affected by primary tumors or metastatic spread of intrathoracic or extrathoracic neoplasms. Primary pleural neoplasms represent ∼10% of all pleural tumors, and malignant lesions are more common than benign lesions. The most common…
Read MoreEarly Contrast Enhancement: A novel magnetic resonance imaging biomarker of pleural malignancy
Lung Cancer 2018 April [Epub 2018 February 3] [Link] Tsim S, Humphreys CA, Cowell GW, Stobo DB, Noble C, Woodward R, Kelly CA, Alexander L, Foster JE, Dick C2, Blyth K Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pleural Malignancy (PM) is often occult on subjective radiological assessment. We sought to define a novel, semi-objective Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) biomarker…
Read MoreThe value of delayed phase enhanced imaging in malignant pleural mesothelioma
Journal of Thoracic Disease 2017 August [Link] Patel AM, et.al. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cross-sectional imaging of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) can underestimate the presence of local tumor invasion. Since accurate staging is vital optimal choice of therapy, techniques that optimize pleural imaging are needed. Here we estimate the optimal timing of MPM enhancement on magnetic resonance…
Read MoreClinical staging of malignant pleural mesothelioma: current perspectives
Lung Cancer 2017 August [Link] Bonomi M, De Filippis C, Lopci E, Gianoncelli L, Rizzardi G, Cerchiaro E, Bortolotti L, Zanello A, Ceresoli G Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a disease with limited therapeutic options, the management of which is still controversial. Diagnosis is usually made by thoracoscopy, which allows multiple biopsies with histological…
Read MoreDiagnostic Imaging and workup of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Acta Bio-Medica 2017 August [Link] Cardinale L, Ardissone F, Gned D, Sverzellati N, Piacibello E, Veltri A Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma is the most frequent primary neoplasm of the pleura and its incidence is still increasing.This tumor has a strong association with exposure to occupational or environmental asbestos, often after a long latent period of…
Read MoreCan CT and MR Shape and Textural Features Differentiate Benign Versus Malignant Pleural Lesions?
Academic Radiology 2017 April 20 [Epub ahead of print] [Link] Pena E, Ojiaku M, Inacio JR, Gupta A, Macdonald DB, Shabana W, Seely JM, Rybicki FJ, Dennie C, Thornhill RE Abstract RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to identify a radiomic approach based on CT and or magnetic resonance (MR) features (shape and texture) that…
Read MoreDoes selective pleural irradiation of malignant pleural mesothelioma allow radiation dose escalation? : A planning study
Stahlentherapie und Onkologie 2017 February 14 [Epub ahead of print] [Link] Botticella A, Defraene G, Nackaerts K, Deroose C, Coolen J, Nafteux P, Vanstraelen B, Joosten S, Michiels LA, Peeters S, De Ruysscher D Abstract BACKGROUND: After lung-sparing radiotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), local failure at sites of previous gross disease represents the dominant…
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