Michele Scialpi1, Maria Cristina Aisa2, Alfredo D'Andrea3, Eugenio Martorana4. 1. 1 Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Division of Radiology 2, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia University, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy. 2. 2 Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Division of Gynaecology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia University, Perugia, Italy. 3. 3 Department of Experimental Medicine, Magrassi Lanzara, Luigi Vanvitelli, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy. 4. 4 Department of Urology, Clinica Castelli, Bergamo, Italy.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We describe our institutional experience using a simplified Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) based on biparametric prostate MRI. We discuss two important controversies: the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents and the management of PI-RADS category 3 lesions. CONCLUSION: Our simplified PI-RADS identifies four categories and suggests management strategies for each. The simplified PI-RADS can be an effective system to facilitate multidisciplinary cooperation and to improve the management of suspected prostate cancer.
OBJECTIVE: We describe our institutional experience using a simplified Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) based on biparametric prostate MRI. We discuss two important controversies: the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents and the management of PI-RADS category 3 lesions. CONCLUSION: Our simplified PI-RADS identifies four categories and suggests management strategies for each. The simplified PI-RADS can be an effective system to facilitate multidisciplinary cooperation and to improve the management of suspected prostate cancer.
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Keywords:
PI-RADS; Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2; biparametric MRI; prostate cancer; simplified PI-RADS
Authors: Eugenio Martorana; Giacomo Maria Pirola; Maria Cristina Aisa; Pietro Scialpi; Aldo Di Blasi; Giovanni Saredi; Alfredo D'Andrea; Stefano Signore; Riccardo Grisanti; Michele Scialpi Journal: Turk J Urol Date: 2019-07-01
Authors: Michele Scialpi; Pietro Scialpi; Eugenio Martorana; Riccardo Torre; Antonio Improta; Maria Cristina Aisa; Alfredo D'Andrea; Aldo Di Blasi Journal: Turk J Urol Date: 2021-05