Short review of biparametric prostate MRI

Memo. 2018;11(4):309-312. doi: 10.1007/s12254-018-0458-1. Epub 2018 Nov 12.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate has become the gold standard for visualization of prostate cancer. Prostate MRI is usually performed as multiparametric MRI (mpMRI). Since mpMRI has several drawbacks, a biparametric MRI (bpMRI) of the prostate has been proposed. Many studies have been published on mpMRI and bpMRI in recent years. This short review offers an overview of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field of research.

Keywords: Diagnostic imaging; Magnetic resonance imaging; Prostatic neoplasms; Screening; Sensitivity and specificity.

Publication types

  • Review