The role of MRI for detection and staging of radio- and focal therapy-recurrent prostate cancer

World J Urol. 2019 Aug;37(8):1485-1490. doi: 10.1007/s00345-019-02677-y. Epub 2019 Feb 20.

Abstract

Local recurrent prostate cancer after radical treatment is found in the majority of men with a rising PSA. Salvage treatment procedures for recurrent disease, such as radiation therapy and ablative procedures, can provide long-term responses in well-selected cases. Prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows diagnosis and staging, and the value provides information on treatment selection, treatment planning and treatment guidance in local recurrent prostate cancer.

Keywords: Cryotherapy; Focal therapy; HIFU; Prostate cancer; Prostatectomy; Radiorecurrent; Salvage; mpMRI.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy