Review Article
Progress of molecular imaging in multiple myeloma
Li Cuicui, Wang Rongfu, Kang Lei
Published 2022-01-25
Cite as Chin J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2022, 42(1): 44-47. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn321828-20200511-00186
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant tumor of the blood system that is more common in the elderly with abnormal proliferation of bone marrow plasma cells. The current diagnostic methods mainly rely on the detection of M protein and invasive bone marrow aspiration biopsy. The sensitivity and specificity of conventional imaging tests are low. Molecular imaging technology provides new options and methods for the noninvasive diagnosis of MM. Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) has good soft tissue contrast and spatial resolution, which can show bone marrow infiltration and vascular conditions. Metabolic imaging such as 18F-FDG, acetate, choline, and methionine are highly sensitive. ImmunoPET imaging screens specific targets for targeted therapy or immunotherapy and evaluates the efficacy. This article reviews the progress of molecular imaging in MM, especially immunoPET imaging.
Key words:
Multiple myeloma; Molecular imaging; Trends
Contributor Information
Li Cuicui
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Wang Rongfu
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Kang Lei
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China