Value of low-dose whole-body CT in the management of patients with multiple myeloma and precursor states

Skeletal Radiology
F Joseph SimeoneMiriam A Bredella

Abstract

To determine the value of low-dose whole-body CT (WBCT) in the management of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and precursor states. The study group comprised 116 patients (mean age: 68 ± 11 years, 48% women) who underwent WBCT for the work-up or surveillance of MM or MM precursor disease. WBCTs were reviewed for the presence of MM-related bone disease and incidental findings requiring therapy. The medical records, results from bone marrow aspirations and biopsies and follow-up imaging studies were reviewed to assess the influence of WBCT on patient management. Whole-body CT led to a change in management in 32 patients (28%). Of those, 17 patients with MM precursor disease were found to have MM-related bone disease, 13 patients had progression of MM, requiring a change in treatment, in one patient hepatocellular carcinoma was diagnosed, requiring a change in therapy, and one patient had a rib lesion requiring intervention. In 65 patients (56%), WBCT was performed for surveillance of MM precursor disease or stable treated MM, and did not detect new lesions, thereby providing reassurance to the hematologist on disease status and management. In 15 patients (13%) WBCT was performed as a new baseline before a change or new therapy...Continue Reading

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Oct 16, 2019·Skeletal Radiology·Robert HemkeF Joseph Simeone
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