Abstract
Objective:
This review is a primer on the technical aspects of performing a high-quality MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging examination of the prostate.
Conclusion:
MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging are useful tools in the localization, staging, and functional assessment of prostate cancer. Performing a high-quality MR spectroscopic examination requires understanding of the technical aspects and limitations of spectral acquisition, postprocessing techniques, and spectral evaluation.
MeSH terms
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Choline / metabolism
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Citrates / metabolism
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Creatine / metabolism
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Image Enhancement / methods
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Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
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Lipid Metabolism
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / instrumentation
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods*
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Male
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Neoplasm Staging
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Polyamines / metabolism
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Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism
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Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
Substances
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Citrates
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Polyamines
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Creatine
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Choline