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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Suspected pleural mesothelioma

Recommended: CT Chest with IV contrast + MRI Chest + PET-CT for staging is the preferred imaging study for suspected pleural mesothelioma. Nodular pleural thickening, decreased hemithorax volume.

Recommended study

CT Chest with IV contrast + MRI Chest + PET-CT for staging

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Outpatient Reviewed

Nodular pleural thickening, decreased hemithorax volume. MRI for chest wall and diaphragmatic invasion.

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