OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the many evolving facets of MRI in the evaluation of prostate cancer.
We will discuss the roles of multiparametric MRI, including diffusion-weighted MRI, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, and MR spectroscopy, as adjuncts to morphologic T2-weighted imaging in detection, staging, treatment planning, and surveillance of prostate cancer.
CONCLUSION: Radiologists need to understand the advantages, limitations, and potential pitfalls of the different sequences to provide optimal assessment of prostate cancer.
Written by:
Murphy G, Haider M, Ghai S, Sreeharsha B. Are you the author?
Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2C4.
Reference: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Dec;201(6):1229-38.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.12.10178
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24261361
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