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  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Biparametric MRI (bpMRI) is gaining traction for prostate cancer detection.
  • Current guidelines (PI-RADS v2.1) still favor multiparametric MRI (mpMRI).
  • This article presents arguments against the routine use of mpMRI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue against the use of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for prostate cancer detection.
  • To highlight recent data supporting bpMRI's equivalent performance.
  • To review the limitations and drawbacks of mpMRI.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies comparing bpMRI and mpMRI performance.
  • Analysis of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) v2.1 guidelines.
  • Discussion of the utility of dynamic contrast enhancement (DCE).

Main Results:

  • Emerging data suggest bpMRI performance is equivalent to mpMRI for prostate cancer detection.
  • PI-RADS v2.1 indicates limited utility for DCE in prostate cancer evaluation.
  • Contrast administration in mpMRI involves significant financial, time, legal, and patient safety considerations.

Conclusions:

  • bpMRI offers a potentially more efficient and cost-effective alternative to mpMRI.
  • The added benefits of contrast in mpMRI may not outweigh its associated costs and risks.
  • Further evaluation of bpMRI's role in prostate cancer diagnostics is warranted.