PI-RADS UPGRADING RULES: IMPACT ON PROSTATE CANCER DETECTION AND BIOPSY AVOIDANCE OF MRI-DIRECTED DIAGNOSTIC PATHWAYS

This study assessed the impact of PI-RADS upgrading rules on MRI-directed diagnostic pathways for prostate cancer. Analyzing data from 716 patients, it compared clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) detection rates between dominant and upgraded lesions and evaluated the net benefit of MRI-focused and risk-based biopsy strategies. Results showed that disregarding upgrading rules decreased the net clinical benefit of risk-based pathways, suggesting that adhering to PI-RADS upgrading rules is beneficial for optimizing biopsy selection and balancing csPCa detection with biopsy avoidance.

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Quiz Four

1 / 5

What is a common benefit of breast cryoablation compared to traditional surgery?

Higher risk of infection

Less scarring

Longer recovery time

More invasive

2 / 5

Which imaging modality is often used to guide breast cryoablation procedures?

X-ray

Ultrasound

MRI

CT scan

3 / 5

What type of breast lesions is commonly treated with cryoablation?

Cysts

Malignant tumors

Benign tumors

All of the above

4 / 5

Which technique is used to apply extreme cold in breast cryoablation?

Ultrasound

Cryoprobes

Laser

Radiofrequency

5 / 5

What is the primary goal of breast cryoablation?

To administer medication

To enhance tissue growth

To destroy cancerous cells using extreme cold

To remove breast tissue

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