Use of MRI for Lobar Classification of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Potential Phenotypic Biomarkers for Research on Treatment Strategies

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015 Sep;205(3):564-71. doi: 10.2214/AJR.14.13602.

Abstract

Objective: We present an MRI classification of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for use as a phenotype biomarker in the study of proposed therapeutic interventions.

Conclusion: Six patterns of BPH distribution were identified. Illustrations are provided for each classification type.

Keywords: MRI; benign prostate hyperplasia; benign prostatic hyperplasia classification; prostate; prostate hyperplasia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minnesota / epidemiology
  • Phenotype
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / pathology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Biomarkers