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Diagnosis of typical and atypical transition zone prostate cancer and its mimics at multiparametric prostate MRI.

Diagnosis of typical and atypical transition zone prostate cancer and its mimics at multiparametric prostate MRI.

Authors :
JINXING YU
FULCHER, ANN S.
WINKS, SARAH G.
TURNER, MARY A.
CLAYTON, RYAN D.
BROOKS, MICHAEL
SEAN LI
Source :
British Journal of Radiology. May2017, Vol. 90 Issue 1073, p1-9. 9p. 11 Black and White Photographs, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Many of the current clinical screening methods for prostate cancer (PCa) such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing or transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy lack sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of PCa of the transition zone (TZ). Recent technical advances in multiparametric-MRI have markedly improved detection of PCa of the TZ. However, there are many diagnostic challenges that we still encounter in our daily practice that compromise the accuracy of the diagnosis. By performing both MRI-guided and ultrasound/MRI fusion-guided biopsies, we have gained extensive experience in the diagnosis of PCa of the TZ. Biopsy-proven examples including but not limited to typical and atypical PCa of the TZ as well as a wide variety of its mimics will be presented. Recognition of the MR features of typical and atypical PCa of the TZ and its mimics on multiparametric-MRI along with findings that help to differentiate these mimics from PCa is important in establishing an accurate diagnosis and in guiding clinical management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071285
Volume :
90
Issue :
1073
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128448152
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20160693