JOURNAL ARTICLE

Less qualitative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in prostate cancer can underestimate extraprostatic extension in higher grade tumors

Stephen SchmitSai AlluJoshua Ray TanzerRebecca OrtizGyan PareekElias S. Hyams

Year: 2024 Journal:   International braz j urol Vol: 50 (1)Pages: 37-45   Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia

Abstract

NPV of prostate mpMRI for EPE may be decreased for higher grade tumors. A detailed reference reading and image quality optimization may improve performance. However, urologists should exercise caution in nerve sparing approaches in these patients.

Keywords:
Medicine Prostatectomy Prostate cancer Magnetic resonance imaging Prostate Biochemical recurrence Biopsy Radiology Retrospective cohort study Surgical margin Pathological Urology Cancer Surgery Internal medicine

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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
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