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Education of prostate MR imaging: commentary
Bryce A Merritt1, Spencer C Behr2
1Division of Abdominal Imaging and Molecular Imaging & Therapeutics, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Abdominal Radiology (New York)
|March 31, 2020
Summary
Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is crucial for prostate cancer care. Increased global demand necessitates training specialized prostate imagers to ensure high-quality diagnostic and management outputs.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the prostate is a well-established tool for prostate cancer diagnosis, management, and treatment.
- The field of prostate mpMRI has experienced significant growth and global acceptance over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the increasing demand for prostate mpMRI.
- To emphasize the critical need for specialized training in prostate imaging.
Main Methods:
- This is a perspective/review based on the current trends in prostate MRI.
- Analysis of the growing role and acceptance of mpMRI in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Prostate mpMRI is increasingly utilized worldwide for prostate cancer management.
- A rising demand for prostate mpMRI services is evident globally.
Conclusions:
- The expanding use of prostate mpMRI necessitates the development of specialized training programs.
- Training dedicated prostate imagers is essential to meet the demand and maintain high-quality imaging standards.
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