Typical findings on contrast enhanced CT scan in patients with MPM

Initial CT findings	Frequency, percent
Ascites	60 to 100
Omental involvement	66 to 91
Peritoneal changes	73 to 88
Diaphragm or liver surface involvement	77 to 82
Small bowel or mesentery involvement	60 to 82
Pleural changes*	23 to 80
Pleural effusion*	17 to 20
Abdominal adenopathy	12 to 27
Discrete masses	12 to 20

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CT: computed tomography; MPM: malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
* Some studies additionally used plan radiographs for interpretations.

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Typical findings on contrast enhanced CT scan in patients with MPM