title: Radiologist, be aware: ten pitfalls that confound the interpretation of multiparametric prostate MRI.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In this article, we describe 10 diagnostic challenges that may confound the interpretation of multiparametric prostate MRI for tumor, grouped into three categories on the basis of our experience: normal anatomic structures that may be misinterpreted as suspicious lesions if their normal appearance is not recognized, benign processes that may mimic tumor, and technical issues relating to acquisition and interpretation of diffusion-weighted imaging that may decrease sensitivity for tumor. Strategies for addressing these challenges are suggested.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is important that the radiologist involved in the interpretation of prostate MRI be aware of these pitfalls that will be encountered during routine clinical practice. This awareness can contribute to improved diagnostic performance in MRI interpretation.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Langone Medical Center, 660 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016.
authors.forename: Andrew B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Rosenkrantz
authors.forename: Samir S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Taneja
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media