Modern role of magnetic resonance and spectroscopy in the imaging of prostate cancer.
Recently, a large number of studies have shown that the addition of proton 1H-spectroscopic imaging (1H-MRSI) and dynamic contrast enhanced imaging (DCEMR) to magnetic resonance (MR) could represent a powerful tool for the management of prostate cancer (CaP) in most of its aspects. This combination of MR techniques can substantially sustain the clinical management of patients with CaP at different levels: in particular, (1) in the initial assessment, reducing the need for more extensive biopsies and directing targeted biopsies; (2) in the definition of a biochemical progression after primary therapies, distinguishing between fibrotic reaction and local recurrence from CaP.
Sciarra
Alessandro
A
Department of Urology, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy. a.sciarra@lycos.it
Panebianco
Valeria
V
Salciccia
Stefano
S
Cattarino
Susanna
S
Lisi
Dino
D
Gentilucci
Alessandro
A
Alfarone
Andrea
A
Mariotti
Gianna
G
Passariello
Roberto
R
Gentile
Vincenzo
V
D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*