Multiparametric MRI in Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer: An Overview and a Practical Approach
Chau Hung Lee, Teck Wei Tan, Cher Heng Tan
Abstract
MRI has become important for the detection of prostate cancer. MRI-guided biopsy is superior to conventional systematic biopsy in patients suspected with prostate cancer. MRI is also increasingly used for monitoring patients with low-risk prostate cancer during active surveillance. It improves patient selection for active surveillance at diagnosis, although its role during follow-up is unclear. We aim to review existing evidence and propose a practical approach for incorporating MRI into active surveillance protocols.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineProstate cancerMultiparametric MRIBiopsyRadiologyProstateCancerMagnetic resonance imagingActive monitoringMedical physicsInternal medicineReal-time computingComputer scienceProstate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentProstate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMRI in cancer diagnosis