title: The expanding role of MRI in prostate cancer.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to review the many evolving facets of MRI in the evaluation of prostate cancer. We will discuss the roles of multiparametric MRI, including diffusion-weighted MRI, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, and MR spectroscopy, as adjuncts to morphologic T2-weighted imaging in detection, staging, treatment planning, and surveillance of prostate cancer.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radiologists need to understand the advantages, limitations, and potential pitfalls of the different sequences to provide optimal assessment of prostate cancer.
authors.affiliation: 1 Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2C4.
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Masoom
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haider
authors.forename: Sangeet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghai
authors.forename: Boraiah
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sreeharsha
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology