Imaging Assessment of the Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Primary Malignant Bone Tumors: Recent Advances in Qualitative and Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiomics

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2024 Jan;59(1):7-31. doi: 10.1002/jmri.28760. Epub 2023 May 8.

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that MRI demonstrates promising results for evaluating the chemotherapy efficacy in bone sarcomas. This article reviews current methods for evaluating the efficacy of malignant bone tumors and the application of MRI in this area, and emphasizes the advantages and limitations of each modality. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2.

Keywords: Ewing's sarcoma; magnetic resonance imaging; osteosarcoma; quantitative imaging; radiomics; response to treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Bone Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Osteosarcoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteosarcoma* / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma, Ewing* / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma, Ewing* / pathology