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. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Modern role of magnetic resonance and spectroscopy in the imaging of prostate cancer / Sciarra, A; Panebianco, V; Salciccia, S; Cattarino, S; Lisi, D; Gentilucci, A; Alfarone, A; Mariotti, G; Passariello, R.; Gentile, V. - In: UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 1078-1439. - 29:1(2011), pp. 12-20. [10.1016/j.urolonc.2009.06.001]
Modern role of magnetic resonance and spectroscopy in the imaging of prostate cancer
SCIARRA A;PANEBIANCO V;SALCICCIA S;CATTARINO S;GENTILUCCI A;ALFARONE A;R. PASSARIELLO;GENTILE V
2011
Abstract
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. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
