The clinical utility of prostate cancer heterogeneity using texture analysis of multiparametric MRI

ConclusionADC map mpMRI TA correlated negatively with GS, andT2 and post-contrast images with the D ’Amico risk score. These associations may allow for better assessment of disease prognosis and a non-invasive method of follow-up for patients on surveillance. Further, identifying clinically significant prostate cancer is essential to reduce harm from over-diagnosis and over-treatment.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research