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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 19. World J Radiol. 2021 Jul 28;13(7):223-226. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i7.223. Imaging in multiple myeloma: Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging? Tagliafico AS(1). Author information: (1)Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genova, Genova 16138, Italy. alberto.tagliafico@unige.it. Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common type of hematological disease with its incidence rising in the elderly. In MM, the extent of the bone disease increases both morbidity and mortality. The detection of lytic bone lesions on imaging, especially computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial to separate asymptomatic from symptomatic MM patients even when no clinical symptoms are present. Although radiology is essential in the staging and management of patients with MM there is still high variability in the choice between MRI and CT. In addition, there is still suboptimal agreement among readers. The potential of medical imaging in MM is largely under-evaluated: artificial intelligence, radiomics and new quantitative methods to report CT and MRI will improve imaging usage. ©The Author(s) 2021. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i7.223 PMCID: PMC8326150