Jordi Broncano MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Antonio Luna MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Jose Garcia-Velloso, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Roberto Garcia Figueiras MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Teodoro Martin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Javier Sanchez MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, Koninklijke Philips NV

Antonio Alvarez-Kindelan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To analyze the current functional imaging techniques available (18FDG PET/CT, CT perfusion and DWI and DCE-MRI) for the evaluation of pleural diseases, with a focus in their correct acquisition and post-processing. To review the clinical applications of these techniques, for the evaluation of malignant pleural diseases and its mimics.

1. Introduction 2. Imaging techniques optimization 2.a. Diffusion-weighted MRI 2.b. Perfusion-weighted MRI 2.c. Perfusion CT 2.d. 18FDG – PET/CT 3. Clinical applications 3.a. Malignant pleural mesothelioma Characterization of pleural disease and staging Treatment selection and follow-up Detection of recurrence and prognostic factors 3.b. Metastatic pleural disease Characterization and staging Treatment monitoring 3.c. Benign pleural tumors 3.d.Pitfalls 4. Conclusions

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Broncano, J, Luna, A, Garcia-Velloso, M, Garcia Figueiras, R, Martin, T, Sanchez, J, Alvarez-Kindelan, A, Functional Imaging of the Pleura: Applications in Oncology  .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015709.html