Advances in imaging modalities in prostate cancer

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
• Oncology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Imaging is crucial for prostate cancer (PCa) management.
• Continuous innovation in imaging modalities is vital for PCa care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in PCa imaging techniques over the past year.
• Focus on transrectal ultrasound, MRI, and PET in PCa.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent literature on prostate cancer imaging.
• Analysis of advancements in transrectal ultrasound, MRI, and PET/CT.

Main Results:

• Multiparametric MRI shows significant progress and clinical value in PCa management.
• New PET tracers, including PSMA ligands, demonstrate promising results.
• Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and PET/MRI require further evaluation.

Conclusions:

• Significant progress in PCa imaging, particularly multiparametric MRI and PET/CT, reported in the past year.
• Ongoing development of imaging techniques holds potential for optimizing PCa treatment.
• Optimal imaging strategies for various PCa clinical scenarios are yet to be determined.