Outcomes of Magnetic Resonance Imaging –Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy of PI-RADS 3, 4, and 5 Lesions
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide [1], and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men with 307,500 deaths in 2012 [1]. Approximately two-thirds of prostate cancer cases are disproportionately diagnosed in the developed world, largely due to prostate cancer screening practices [1]. However, some detected cancers are so low grade and slow growing that they are unlikely to affect the individual in his lifetime [2]. Treatment with radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, or external bean radiotherapy carries risks including erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence [2].
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Category: Radiology Authors: Maria Gosein, Emily Pang, Silvia Chang, Peter Black, Larry Goldenberg, Alison Harris, Jason Yasenjiang, Masoud Yousefi Tags: Abdominal Imaging / Imagerie abdominale Source Type: research
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