Imaging Techniques for Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Staging

Understanding Imaging in Mesothelioma When it comes to malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), imaging is one of the most valuable tools available to doctors. Since early symptoms are vague, and mesothelioma is often mistaken for other lung diseases, accurate imaging techniques help diagnose, stage, and plan treatment. The chest X-ray was once the primary method for detecting pleural diseases, but modern imaging tools like computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) now play a crucial role in: