[MR imaging of the prostate].

[MR imaging of the prostate].
Radiologe. 2015 Oct 29;
Authors: Asbach P, Haas M, Hamm B
Abstract
CLINICAL ISSUE: Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in Germany; however, there is a distinct difference between incidence and mortality.
STANDARD TREATMENT: The detection of prostate cancer is based on clinical and laboratory testing using serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and transrectal ultrasound with randomized biopsy.
DIAGNOSTIC WORK-UP: Multiparametric MR imaging of the prostate can provide valuable diagnostic information for detection of prostate cancer, especially after negative results of a biopsy prior to repeat biopsy.
PERFORMANCE: In addition the use of MR ultrasound fusion-guided biopsy has gained in diagnostic importance and has increased the prostate cancer detection rate.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: The prostate imaging reporting and data system (PI-RADS) classification has standardized the reporting of prostate MRI which has positively influenced the acceptance by urologists.
PMID: 26515285 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - October 29, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Asbach P, Haas M, Hamm B Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research