Positive Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Findings: How To Interpret Them

Eur Urol Oncol. 2023 Apr;6(2):113-115. doi: 10.1016/j.euo.2022.10.007. Epub 2022 Nov 22.

Abstract

Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is more accurate than conventional imaging for primary staging of high-risk prostate cancer and localization of biochemical recurrence. Knowledge of PSMA expression patterns and standardized reporting facilitate accurate interpretation of positive PSMA findings. PSMA PET/CT should be adopted as part of clinical routine, as recommended in international guidelines.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography / methods
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostate / metabolism
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / metabolism

Substances

  • Prostate-Specific Antigen