mpMRI
Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is an imaging approach that combines anatomical and functional MRI sequences to evaluate tissue characteristics, particularly in cancer diagnosis and management. It integrates high-resolution T2-weighted imaging with functional techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI); sometimes magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is included. The combination improves lesion detection and characterization by providing information on cellularity, vascularity, and tissue architecture.
In the context of the prostate, mpMRI is widely used to detect and localize clinically significant cancers,
Advantages include improved detection of significant cancers, precise lesion localization, and the potential to reduce unnecessary
Safety considerations focus on gadolinium-based contrast agents, which carry a risk of adverse reactions and, in