Integrating multiparametric prostate MRI into clinical practice
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by E-MED LTD in Cancer Imaging
- Vol. 11 (1A), S27-S37
- https://doi.org/10.1102/1470-7330.2011.9007
Abstract
Multifunctional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are increasingly being used to address bottlenecks in prostate cancer patient management. These techniques yield qualitative, semi-quantitative and fully quantitative biomarkers that reflect on the underlying biological status of a tumour. If these techniques are to have a role in patient management, then standard methods of data acquisition, analysis and reporting have to be developed. Effective communication by the use of scoring systems, structured reporting and a graphical interface that matches prostate anatomy are key elements. Practical guidelines for integrating multiparametric MRI into clinical practice are presented.Keywords
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