Imaging of cancer prostate
Ghouadni, M.; Sandoz, C.; Eiss, D.; Cornud, Fçois.; Thiounn, N.; Hélénon, O.
La Revue du Praticien 53(20): 2237-2243
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-2640 PMID: 15018077 Document Number: 562551
Imaging of prostate cancer relies mainly on ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It plays a diagnostic role in detecting and staging prostate carcinomas. Prostate biopsies are performed under endorectal US guidance at best with additional colour Doppler information. US also may provide useful information regarding the significance of an abnormal digital rectal examination sometimes related to some benign prostate alterations that can mimic a neoplastic nodule. In all cases imaging studies need to be interpreted in light of clinical and biological data including the results of biopsy especially in staging carcinoma with MR. Finally, CT and scintigraphy are helpful in screening for distant metastases.