Editorial
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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2021; 13(7): 223-226
Published online Jul 28, 2021. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i7.223
Imaging in multiple myeloma: Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging?
Alberto Stefano Tagliafico
Alberto Stefano Tagliafico, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genova, Genova 16138, Italy
Author contributions: Tagliafico AS wrote this editorial.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Tagliafico has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Alberto Stefano Tagliafico, MD, Associate Professor, Staff Physician, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genova, Via Balbi, 5, Genova 16138, Italy. alberto.tagliafico@unige.it
Received: March 15, 2021
Peer-review started: March 15, 2021
First decision: April 6, 2021
Revised: April 10, 2021
Accepted: June 18, 2021
Article in press: June 18, 2021
Published online: July 28, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Introduction of new quantitative scores and biomarkers to predict multiple myeloma (MM) prognosis, possibly outperforming current staging methods to create new reliable standards for disease prediction and monitoring is an opportunity for further research in MM imaging.