Abstract
Aims: To evaluate the utility of a multiparametric 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study using diffusion-weighted images (DWI) for the assessment of prostate cancer before and after radiotherapy (RT). Methods: A total of 34 patients, who received a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma, underwent MRI examination before and after local RT for the assessment of response to treatment. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values were calculated and compared. Results: Before RT, DWI shows pathologic restriction of signal, while after RT pathologic restriction of signal was reduced or disappeared. The ADC values were significantly increased after therapy (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-76 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Tumori |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Apparent diffusion coefficient
- Diffusion-weighed imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Prostate cancer
- Response to therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cancer Research
- Oncology