Prostate cancer: multiparametric MR imaging for detection, localization, and staging

CMA Hoeks, JO Barentsz, T Hambrock, D Yakar… - Radiology, 2011 - pubs.rsna.org
This review presents the current state of the art regarding multiparametric magnetic
resonance (MR) imaging of prostate cancer. Technical requirements and clinical indications …

Diffusion-weighted imaging in the abdomen and pelvis: concepts and applications

A Qayyum - Radiographics, 2009 - pubs.rsna.org
Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging allows the detection of focal solid and
cystic lesions in the abdomen and pelvis and, if pitfalls are to be avoided, is most effectively …

Hyperpolarized 13C Lactate, Pyruvate, and Alanine: Noninvasive Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Detection and Grading

MJ Albers, R Bok, AP Chen, CH Cunningham… - Cancer research, 2008 - AACR
An extraordinary new technique using hyperpolarized 13C-labeled pyruvate and taking
advantage of increased glycolysis in cancer has the potential to improve the way magnetic …

Combined T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI for localization of prostate cancer

MA Haider, TH Van Der Kwast… - American journal of …, 2007 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to compare T2-weighted MRI alone and T2
combined with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for the localization of prostate cancer …

Prostate cancer detection with multi‐parametric MRI: logistic regression analysis of quantitative T2, diffusion‐weighted imaging, and dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI

DL Langer, TH Van der Kwast, AJ Evans… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To develop a multi‐parametric model suitable for prospectively identifying prostate
cancer in peripheral zone (PZ) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and …

Prostate Cancer Localization with Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR Imaging and Proton MR Spectroscopic Imaging1

JJ Futterer, SW Heijmink, TWJ Scheenen, J Veltman… - Radiology, 2006 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose: To prospectively determine the accuracies of T2-weighted magnetic resonance
(MR) imaging, dynamic contrast material–enhanced MR imaging, and quantitative three …

Transition Zone Prostate Cancers: Features, Detection, Localization, and Staging at Endorectal MR Imaging1

O Akin, E Sala, CS Moskowitz, K Kuroiwa, NM Ishill… - Radiology, 2006 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the accuracy of endorectal magnetic resonance (MR)
imaging in the detection and local staging of transition zone prostate cancers, with …

Prostate Tissue Composition and MR Measurements: Investigating the Relationships between ADC, T2, Ktrans, ve, and Corresponding Histologic Features

DL Langer, TH van der Kwast, AJ Evans, A Plotkin… - Radiology, 2010 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose To investigate relationships between magnetic resonance (MR) imaging
measurements and the underlying composition of normal and malignant prostate tissue …

Is it time to consider a role for MRI before prostate biopsy?

HU Ahmed, A Kirkham, M Arya, R Illing… - Nature reviews Clinical …, 2009 - nature.com
The use of MRI in prostate cancer management is controversial and current guidelines
underplay its role. Technological advances over the past 5 years, however, demand a re …

How good is MRI at detecting and characterising cancer within the prostate?

APS Kirkham, M Emberton, C Allen - European urology, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: As well as detecting prostate cancer, it is becoming increasingly important to
estimate its location, size and grade. We aim to summarise current data on the efficacy of …