恶性胸膜间皮瘤的CT评价

目的：主要分析恶性胸膜问皮瘤的CT征象，评价CT对本病的诊断价值。方法：回顾性分析12例经组织学证实的恶性胸膜问皮瘤的CT征象。结果：10例弥漫性恶性胸膜问皮瘤患者中，8例胸膜增厚大于10mm，占67％，胸膜增厚呈结节或肿块状7例，占58％，环状胸膜增厚6例，占50％，纵隔胸膜及叶间膜受侵8例，占67％，8例有半侧胸腔体积缩小，2例表现为单发结节，4例有纵隔淋巴结转移，1例有远处转移，侵犯颈椎。结论：CT在确定恶性胸膜间皮瘤的侵犯范围和程度方面具有重要作用，但本病的最终确诊仍需要病理组织学的证实。     

Acute neuromedical and neurosurgical admissions. Standard and ultrafast MR imaging of the brain compared with cranial CT

Purpose: To evaluate the role of standard and ultrafast MR brain imaging and compare the information with CT.Material and Methods: This was a prospective study of 114 patients with acute neurological symptoms and signs. CT brain examinations consisted of axial non-enhanced images. MR imaging consisted of standard spin-echo/fast spin-echo sequences and a series of rapid techniques including echoplanar and single shot fast spin-echo sequences.Results: Using standard MR methods, 41% of the patients had all five sequences of good technical quality, while using ultrafast methods 81% of the patients had good technical quality examinations in all five sequences. In 3% of the cases, ischaemic stroke was incorrectly reported on CT. In 24% of the cases, MR gave extra diagnostic information not reported on CT and in a further 8%, one neuroradiologist reported the abnormality in agreement with the MR, whilst the other neuroradiologist reported the CT as normal. In 2 cases, subarachnoid haemorrhage was missed on MR. Subarachnoid haemorrhage was not shown on the ultrafast sequences.Conclusion: MR can be used to image acute neurological admissions with a high success rate, particularly using ultrafast methods. In many cases, MR provided extra information of direct clinical relevance not shown on CT.     

Analysis of patellar cartilage. Comparison of conventional MR imaging and MR and CT arthrography in cadavers

Objective: To compare the sensitivity of conventional MR sequences, MR arthrography, and CT arthrography for the detection of cartilage lesions of the patella in cadavers.Material and Methods: Cartilage lesions in 10 cadaveric specimens were evaluated by MR imaging, including T1-weighted, proton density-weighted and T2-weighted sequences, and fat-suppressed spoiled gradient recalled acquisition in the steady state (SPGR), MR arthrography including T1-weighted and SPGR sequences, and double-contrast CT arthrography including conventional and subtracted images. The sensitivities with regard to detection of lesions were compared to results from morphologic and histologic investigations of sectioned specimens.Results: Twenty-one lesions were detected morphologically. For the detection of these lesions, sensitivities were as follows: T1-weighted images 33.3%; proton density-weighted images 85.7%; T2-weighted images 85.7%; SPGR images 80.9%; MR arthrography with T1-SE sequences 57.1%; MR arthrography with SPGR sequence 90.5%; and CT arthrography, both regular and subtracted images 85.7%.Conclusion: For noninvasive techniques, T2-weighted images revealed the highest sensitivity for the detection of patellar cartilage lesions, which was surpassed only by MR arthrography using the SPGR sequence. CT arthrography delineated surface irregularities but failed to demonstrate intrachondral lesions.     

Diagnosis of meningeoma. A comparison of costs before CT, during CT and after introduction of MR imaging

Objective: To assess whether the capital investment required by advances in radiological technology is offset by savings in the direct costs of diagnostic services.Material and Methods: Meningeoma was used as an indicator case. All meningeoma patients from three study periods were included: Twenty patients in 1976-77 before the introduction of CT, 22 patients in 1984-85 when CT was used and 16 patients in 1992 when MR imaging had replaced CT as the most informative imaging modality. Radiological and other diagnostic investigations, and the hospital stay were identified and cost analyzed.Results: The costs of radiological examinations increased from 293 Euros in 1976-77 to 513 Euros in 1992. The average number of diagnostic examinations per patient decreased from 5.1 in 1976-77 to 2.4 in 1992. The length of hospital stay decreased from 11.5 to 2.7 days and the total costs of the diagnostic work-up decreased to one-third of the original, i.e. from 3423 Euros in 1976-77 to 1282 Euros in 1992.Conclusion: The costs of the radiological examinations rose, but the development of radiological technology simplified the diagnostic practice. The hospital stay drastically decreased. The total costs of diagnostic work-up per patient dropped to one-third of the baseline costs.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

Objective Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells of the pleura. The prognosis is poor with median survival of 4- 12 months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging in the diagno-sis and to staging of MPM and to determine if the mean standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Methods Study was conducted retrospectively including 17 pa-tients with clinical suspicion of MPM from 2002 to 2008. Twelve cases of MPM and 5 cases benign pleural pa-thology were proven by histopathology and clinical follow-up. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed 1 h af-ter injection of 7.4 MBq/kg 18F-FDG. Patients with MPM confirmed by histopatholagy were divided into two groups: with and without metastasis. PET/CT findings were analyzed to determine if SUVmax of primary tumor correlates with staging and prognosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of SUVmax of primary tumor was evaluated to determine if it was a predictor of metastasis and survival time. Results The difference in SUVmax between MPM and benign pleural were statistical significant (5.78±1.81 vs 2.72± 2.51, t = 2. 8, P < 0.05). The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for MPM were 100% (12/12) , 4/5 and 94% (16/17). All 7 cases of bone and lymph node metastases were detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.80. Conclusions 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging is useful in the diagnosis and staging of MPM. High SUVmax in the primary tumor correlates well with prognosis and predication of a greater propensity to have nodal and distant metastasis.     

Complementary role of MR imaging of ethmomaxillary sinus disease depicted at CT in cystic fibrosis

Purpose: To assess whether MR imaging can improve characterization of ethmomaxillary opacification diagnosed at CT in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in order to select patients that may benefit from functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).Material and Methods: Sixty-two CF patients (26 females and 36 males) aged 4-50 years (median 20 years) with ethmomaxillary sinus disease at CT underwent MR examination of the paranasal sinuses (coronal T1 and STIR sequences). FESS had been performed in 28 of the patients prior to this study. MR signal intensities were interpreted as mucosal thickening or infectious material, according to a previous study.Results: Three major maxillary sinus MR patterns could be distinguished: Air-filled, oval-shaped pus-filled, and streaky-shaped pus-filled sinus lumen. For air-filled maxillary sinuses with mucosal thickening, CT and MR imaging were diagnostically equivalent. Where CT showed homogeneous opacification of the maxillary sinuses, MR imaging differentiated between thickened mucosa and pus-filled areas. Patients who had undergone FESS most commonly had air-filled or streaky-shaped pus-filled maxillary sinus lumen. In non-operated patients oval-shaped pus-filled sinus lumen was most common and could occur without ethmoid disease.Conclusion: MR imaging of the paranasal sinuses can differentiate between infectious material and thickened mucosa and should be used to select CF patients with pus-filled areas that can be eradicated with FESS.     

CT imaging of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: A case report

The peritoneal cavity is the second most common location for mesothelioma with only 10.5% of 10,589 mesothelioma cases reported in the United States between 1973 until 2005 and known with poor prognosis. Diagnosing malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a challenge for many clinicians because the symptoms are often non-specific. Therefore, the emergence of computer tomography (CT) features knowledge and another finding is an essential aspect in establishing the diagnosis. We present a case 43-years-old man with no history of malignancy presented with abdominal distention, weight loss, and decreased appetite for 2 months. To pursue the proper diagnosis an abdominal CT was performed and revealed diffuse, irregular thickening of the parietal peritoneum with multiple nodules, and the chest CT revealed a left-sided pleural effusion with multiple nodules in both lungs. Concomitant with the imaging result, histopathological examination and immunohistochemical analysis of a core biopsy of the peritoneal nodule showed a malignant round cell tumor indicating the source of the mesothelioma.     

18F-FDG PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤诊断中的价值

目的 探讨18F-脱氧葡萄糖(FDG)PET/CT显像在恶性胸膜间皮瘤(MPM)诊断中的临床价值及原发肿瘤病灶平均标准摄取值(SUVmax)对患者预后的判断价值.方法 回顾性总结17例2002-2008年临床疑诊MPM患者18F-FDG PET/CT显像资料,测量病灶的SUVmax.将病理检查及临床随访证实的MPM患者按照有无转移分为2组,测定每例患者原发肿瘤病灶的SUVmax,用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价SUVmax对患者转移与否的诊断价值,判断预后.采用SPSS 11.0软件进行t检验.结果 经病理及随访结果证实MPM 12例,良性胸膜病变5例,二者的SUVmax分别为5.78±1.81和2.72±2.51,差异有统计学意义(t=2.8,P<0.05).全身18F-FDG PET/CT显像诊断MPM的灵敏度为100%(12/12),特异性为4/5,准确性为94%(16/17),18F-FDG PET/CT显像有7例MPM伴有骨和(或)淋巴结转移.SUVmaxROC曲线分析表明曲线下面积(AUC)为0.80.结论 全身18F-FDG PET/CT显像对于MPM的诊断有重要价值.原发肿瘤病灶SUVmax越高越易发生转移,预后越差.     

Staging of malignant pleural mesothelioma: comparison of CT and MR imaging

OBJECTIVE: This article compares the accuracy of CT with that of MR imaging in staging of malignant pleural mesothelioma. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Ninety-five patients were enrolled in a prospective staging protocol based on the International Mesothelioma Interest Group staging system. Sixty-five patients underwent CT and MR imaging and a surgical procedure (excluding percutaneous needle biopsy) to stage and resect the tumor. Receiver operating characteristic analyses were performed. CT and MR scans were interpreted independently by observers who were unaware of the results of the other imaging study; these imaging findings were compared with the results of surgery and pathologic examination. RESULTS: The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves for eight of 10 features revealed by imaging showed no statistically significant differences between CT and MR imaging. However, MR imaging was superior to CT in revealing invasion of the diaphragm (A(z) = .55 for CT versus .82 for MR imaging) and in revealing invasion of endothoracic fascia or solitary resectable foci of chest wall invasion (A(z) = .46 for CT; A(z) = .69 for MR imaging). Several anatomic regions could not be evaluated because positive findings at surgery were rare. CONCLUSION: CT and MR imaging are of nearly equivalent diagnostic accuracy in staging malignant pleural mesothelioma. MR imaging is superior to CT in revealing solitary foci of chest wall invasion and endothoracic fascia involvement and in showing diaphragmatic muscle invasion; however, this advantage does not affect surgical treatment. For cost reasons, CT should be considered the standard diagnostic study before therapy.     

良恶性胸腔积液的CT特征

目的 分析良恶性胸腔积液及胸膜增厚的cT表现，探讨两者间的不同特点。方法 分析145例经临床及病理证实的良恶性胸腔积液（良性68例，恶性77例）的CT征象。结果 145例胸腔积液中有115例伴有不同程度的胸膜增厚，根据其形态的不同可分为6种类型（恶性4型，良性2型）。结论 仅凭胸腔积液的密度不能区别其良恶性，胸膜的增厚有鉴别诊断意义，恶性胸腔积液的特点为胸膜明显增厚，一般大于10mm，且厚薄不均匀。良性胸膜增厚较轻，多小于10mm，且均匀一致。     

Use of imaging in the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an increasingly prevalent tumour. The death rate associated with MPM is predicted to peak in the next 10 years, although radiologists and clinicians will be encountering cases for the next few decades. Contrast-enhanced CT is an established technique for evaluating suspected malignant pleural disease, but MPM can be reliably diagnosed only by histological sampling. However, even with adequate sampling and the use of immunocytochemistry, histological diagnosis is known to be difficult; definitive diagnosis may involve a combination of clinical presentation, radiological and histological appearances. Percutaneous biopsy is a promising technique for sampling the pleura. In view of its pattern of growth, MPM is a challenging disease to image by any method, and it behaves quite differently from lung cancer. This review aims to highlight the practical aspects of assessing malignant pleural mesothelioma.