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- Title
Radiologische Diagnostik des multiplen Myeloms: Rolle der Bildgebungsverfahren und aktuelle S3-Leitlinie.
- Authors
Weber, Marc-André; Baur-Melnyk, Andrea
- Abstract
Clinical issue: Multiple myeloma is a clonal B‑lymphocyte neoplasm of terminally differentiated plasma cells and accounts for approximately 10% of all hematologic malignancies. Reduction of bone mass, seen on computed tomography (CT) as focal osteolysis, or general osteopenia is mainly caused by tumor-induced resorption of bone. Standard radiological methods: Imaging methods are used in multiple myeloma to record the extent of various dimensions of the disease manifestations (damage to bone substance, bone marrow infiltration, extramedullary involvement) and the disease course. The aim of this review article is to summarize and outline the recommendations of the S3 guideline "Diagnostics, therapy and follow-up care for patients with monoclonal gammopathy of unclear significance (MGUS) or multiple myeloma" in terms of radiographic imaging. Appraisal and practical recommendations: The use of the conventional X‑ray skeletal status (Paris scheme) is obsolete. When a patient with symptomatic multiple myeloma is initially diagnosed, a whole-body CT should be performed to determine the extent of skeletal damage. The S3 guideline also regards CT as the first imaging modality in relapse and progression.
- Publication
Der Radiologe, 2022, Vol 62, Issue 1, p35
- ISSN
0033-832X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00117-021-00943-y