Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland – modern indications and clinical application

Issue 9/2023

Е. Popov, А. Bozhkov, Сh. Slavov
Clinic of Urology, “Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL” UMBAL – Sofia

Background: The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer is a controversial topic. Until recently there has not been a reliable imaging modality for identification of cancer within the prostate. New evidence suggests that multiparametric magngenetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Objective: This article explains the potential roles for multiparametric MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Discussion: Multiparametric MRI can help identify regions which may repre-
sent clinically significant prostate cancer. MRI may also be used to guide varying prostate cancer treatment modalities. An experienced radiologist and adequately powered MRI scanner are essential. Multiparametric MRI in the hands of an experienced uroradiology team is emerging as a useful tool in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Кеy words: imaging diagnostics; prostate carcinoma; MRI; differential diagnosis

Address for correspondence:
Е. Popov  
Clinic of Urology,
“Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL” UMBAL – Sofi
1527, Sofia 
8, “Bialo more”, Str.