Combined MR examination of prostate: is it reliable?

Acta Radiol. 2004 Aug;45(5):591-3. doi: 10.1080/02841850410006597.

Abstract

A combination of magnetic resonance (MR) methods (T2-weighted MRI, proton MR spectroscopy, and dynamic contrast enhancement) gives the highest sensitivity and specificity for identification of prostate cancer by MRI. The prostate MR findings of a patient with a congenital cystic disease of seminal vesicle are presented. To our knowledge, this is the only case described in the literature. The MR examination resulted in a false-positive indication of prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Cysts / congenital
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Seminal Vesicles*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Contrast Media