Prostate MRI and 3D MR spectroscopy: how we do it

PMID: PMID
DOI: DOI
Journal: American Journal of Roentgenology
Year of publication: 2010
Page: 194(6):1414-26

S. Verma, A. Rajesh, J.J. Fütterer, B. Turkbey, T.W.J. Scheenen, Y. Pang, P.L. Choyke & J. Kurhanewicz

OBJECTIVE: This review is a primer on the technical aspects of performing a high-quality MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging examination of the prostate.

CONCLUSION: MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging are useful tools in the localization, staging, and functional assessment of prostate cancer. Performing a high-quality MR spectroscopic examination requires understanding of the technical aspects and limitations of spectral acquisition, postprocessing techniques, and spectral evaluation.