Journal article
Evaluation of apparent diffusion coefficient and MR volumetry as independent associative factors for extra‐prostatic extension (EPE) in prostatic carcinoma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To assess mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and MR-derived tumor volume (Vt) as associative factors for extra-prostatic extension (EPE) in prostate cancer (PCa).
METHODS: With institutional review board approval, 73 consecutive patients diagnosed with PCa at trans-rectal ultrasound biopsy underwent preoperative multi-parametric (T2W+DWI+DCE) 3 Tesla MRI before radical prostatectomy between 2012 and 2014; 52% (38/73) patients …
Authors
Lim C; Flood TA; Hakim SW; Shabana WM; Quon JS; El-Khodary M; Thornhill RE; El Hallani S; Schieda N
Journal
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Vol. 43, No. 3, pp. 726–736
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
March 2016
DOI
10.1002/jmri.25033
ISSN
1053-1807
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedArea Under CurveBiopsyCarcinomaDiffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm GradingObserver VariationProstateProstate-Specific AntigenProstatectomyProstatic NeoplasmsROC CurveRadiologyRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonography