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mpMRI before biopsy

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3:00 Learning hours

mpMRI before biopsy

A preliminary course for radiology professionals providing an overview of the requirements for undertaking prostate MRI before biopsy

Authors

Dr Philip Haslam, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, EBIR

Dr Amit Patel, MB ChB (Hons), MRCS, FRCR

Dr Jonathan Richenberg, MA Cantab, BM BCh Oxon, MRCP, FRCR, Hon Sen Lect

This course consists of the following 8 modules:

Introduction to mpMRI

An introduction to prostate cancer and its diagnosis and the role of mpMRI within this.

Essential course reading (part 1)

Recommended reading to support further understanding and application of the module.

Prostate MRI anatomy

An overview of the anatomy of structures and zones of importance within the prostate.

Scoring systems

Covers the scoring systems used to report mpMRI findings and the features to look for when assigning scores to lesions.

Scan optimisation

Discusses the sequences, planes of scan and scan parameters needed to obtain good quality mpMRI images.

Case studies

A range of case studies for you to work through which illustrate various grades and stages of prostate cancer. Try to test yourself.

Pitfalls in mpMRI of the prostate

Considers some of the pitfalls and challenges that can confound the interpretation of prostate mpMRI and some tips on how to avoid them.

Essential course reading (part 2)

Recommended reading to support further understanding and application of the module.