Maharshi Harischandra Patel DO, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gitanjali Bajaj MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kedar Jambhekar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tarun Pandey MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carey Lee Guidry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Roopa Ram MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review the role of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and follow up of multiple myeloma. 2. Recognize the various manifestations of multiple myeloma, including sclerotic variants, unusual sites and atypical imaging appearances of extra medullary disease. 3. Review of common pitfalls in the interpretation of extra medullary disease.  

1. Typical and atypical manifestations of multiple myeloma as seen on Plain radiography, Computed tomography (CT), whole body Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ) and whole body Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI) including brief discussion on whole body diffusion weighted imaging (DWIBS). 2. Case examples showing rare sites of involvement of extra medullary disease, which mimic other malignancies. 3. Pearls and pitfalls to consider before making the diagnosis of extra medullary disease.  

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Patel, M, Bajaj, G, Jambhekar, K, Pandey, T, Guidry, C, Ram, R, Myriad Manifestations of Multiple Myeloma: A Multi Modality Review with Emphasis on Extra Medullary Disease.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14018327.html