Modalities for Imaging of Prostate Cancer
Joint Authors
Swanson, D.
Hou, A. H.
Barqawi, A. B.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among males in the United States.
Prostate screening by digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen has shifted the diagnosis of prostate cancer to lower grade, organ confined disease, adding to overdetection and overtreatment of prostate cancer.
The new challenge is in differentiating clinically relevant tumors from ones that may otherwise never have become evident if not for screening.
The rapid evolution of imaging modalities and the synthesis of anatomic, functional, and molecular data allow for improved detection and characterization of prostate cancer.
However, the appropriate use of imaging is difficult to define, as many controversial studies regarding each of the modalities and their utilities can be found in the literature.
Clinical practice patterns have been slow to adopt many of these advances as a result.
This review discusses the more established imaging techniques, including Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MR Spectroscopy, Computed Tomography, and Positron Emission Tomography.
We also review several promising techniques on the horizon, including Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI, Diffuse-Weighted Imaging, Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles, and Radionuclide Scintigraphy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hou, A. H.& Swanson, D.& Barqawi, A. B.. 2010. Modalities for Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hou, A. H.…[et al.]. Modalities for Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Advances in Urology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hou, A. H.& Swanson, D.& Barqawi, A. B.. Modalities for Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Advances in Urology. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500549
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500549