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  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Prostate cancer diagnosis routinely uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but its role in population screening remains unclear.
  • Optimal protocols for prostate MRI screening are needed to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish international consensus recommendations for acquiring, interpreting, and reporting prostate MRI in cancer screening.
  • To develop standardized guidelines for the effective implementation of MRI in prostate cancer screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials and prospective cohort studies evaluated MRI for prostate cancer screening.
  • An international expert panel utilized the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method to formulate consensus statements.
  • Searches included major databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, Web of Science) and clinical trial registries.

Main Results:

  • Six studies involving 1919 participants informed the recommendations, with 1426 undergoing upfront screening MRI.
  • Non-contrast-enhanced MRI with T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted imaging was deemed appropriate, with a 15-minute acquisition limit.
  • Recommendations include screening men aged 50-70 (or 45 for Black men) with >10 years life expectancy, using a stage-gated reporting approach, and requiring accredited centers.

Conclusions:

  • The Prostate Imaging Standards for Screening Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PRISM) provide standardized guidance for prostate MRI screening.
  • Recommendations cover abbreviated MRI protocols, screening intervals, stage-gated reporting, and essential quality assurance standards.
  • These guidelines aim to optimize the use of MRI in prostate cancer screening trials and future public health initiatives.