Question 1

Why is this scan performed?

Accepted Answer

Early detection of prostate cancer with higher accuracy than conventional MRI. Precise localization of suspicious lesions before biopsy. Monitoring tumor growth in patients under active surveillance. Evaluating the extent of tumor spread beyond the prostate capsule.

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Men with persistently elevated PSA levels. Patients with abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) findings. Individuals with a strong family history of prostate cancer. Patients requiring follow-up after radiation or surgical treatment.

Question 3

What does PI-RADS scoring mean?

Accepted Answer

It is a global standardized system for assessing the likelihood of clinically significant cancer. Scores range from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates very low risk and 5 indicates very high risk. Assists physicians in deciding whether a targeted biopsy is necessary.

Advanced Prostate Imaging Precision - Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the Prostate