[MR imaging and MR spectroscopy in prostate cancer].
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in western men. The morbidity in Japanese men is also increasing. This article reviews MR imaging and MR spectroscopy used for the diagnosis and management of prostatic cancer. Discussion emphasizes techniques for routine MR imaging, imaging findings, and the value of MR imaging in patients with prostatic cancer. The new and promising technique of MR spectroscopy and 3T MR imaging also will be introduce.
Sugimura
Kazuro
K
Department of Radiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine.
D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology