Prostate Multiparametric MRI: Evaluation of Recurrence and Post-treatment Changes

Purpose of Review This article reviews all the most common therapeutic strategies of prostate cancer, systemic or local, and all the following morpho-structural alterations, with the aim of helping the radiologist to recognize the signs of recurrence by using mp-MRI. Recent Findings According to the...

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Published in:Current radiology reports (Philadelphia, PA ) PA ), 2022, Vol.10 (12), p.151-161
Main Authors: Carpagnano, F. A., Eusebi, L., Giannubilo, W., Fenu, F., Safi, M., Bartelli, F., Guglielmi, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Global Radiology
Global Radiology (Hani Abujudeh
Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Radiology
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Summary:Purpose of Review This article reviews all the most common therapeutic strategies of prostate cancer, systemic or local, and all the following morpho-structural alterations, with the aim of helping the radiologist to recognize the signs of recurrence by using mp-MRI. Recent Findings According to the most recent evidences, prostate mp-MRI has now become a strong, non-invasive, and valid tool to evaluate all patient treated for prostatic carcinoma across the time, especially in the suspicion of biochemical recurrence. Summary The minimal signs of focal recurrence can put a strain on radiologists, especially if they are novice with multi-parametric prostate MRI. Familiarizing themselves with the outcomes of treatment, local or systemic, and its characteristics to MR imaging is indispensable to avoid diagnostic pitfalls and, subsequently, unnecessary reinterventions.
ISSN:2167-4825
2167-4825
DOI:10.1007/s40134-022-00404-x