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Beyond PET/CT in Hodgkin lymphoma: a comprehensive review of the role of imaging at initial presentation, during follow-up and for assessment of treatment-related complications

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the role of imaging modalities other than PET/CT in the management of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). PET/CT is the imaging modality of choice in the management of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). However, imaging modalities other than PET/CT such as plain radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear imaging can help in various stages of clinical management of HL, including the initial workup and post-treatment surveillance. Both CT and MRI help in detecting recurrences, treatment-related pulmonary, cardiovascular and abdominal complications as well as second malignancies. Familiarity with expected post-treatment changes and complications on surveillance images can help radiologists guide patient management. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the role of imaging modalities other than PET/CT in the management of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). MAIN MESSAGES: • Surveillance of HL patients is usually performed with plain radiographs and CT. • Follow-up imaging can depict normal post-treatment changes or treatment-related complications. • Imaging is important for the timely detection of second malignancies in HL patients.

Source: Insights into Imaging

DOI: 10.1007/s13244-015-0407-z

Authors: Abhishek R. Keraliya, Sree Harsha Tirumani, Atul B. Shinagare, Nikhil H. Ramaiya

Institutions: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290