[Prostatic neoplasms: clinical and biological aspects, histopathologic patterns]

Abstract

Medical imaging has an important role in the diagnosis and treatment options of prostate cancer (TRUS guided biopsies, MRI). The knowledge of the different types of cancers, their preferred topography, imaging features, extension pattern, and also the important items that may help the surgical procedure (or any other treatment) are as many crucial key points for optimal management of patients.