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Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Pelvic Staging of Prostatic Cancer

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Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Part of the book series: Clinical Practice in Urology ((PRACTICE UROLOG))

Abstract

The initial diagnosis of prostatic cancer has typically relied on digital rectal examination which is, compared with other screening modalities, a noninvasive, cost effective, and highly reliable screening technique (Guinan et al. 1980; Chodak and Schoenberg 1984). Despite these advantages, over 50% of cases of prostatic cancer are diagnosed only after the disease has progressed beyond curability. Because earlier detection would allow institution of curative therapy, the search for imaging modalities capable of detecting intraprostatic lesions and delineating local extension has been extensive. This review focuses both on current imaging methods and on those likely to be useful in the future for the diagnosis and pelvic staging of prostatic cancer.

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  1. Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, Suite 14-205, The Eaton Wing, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4

    Andrew W. Bruce FRCS, FRCS(C) (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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    John Trachtenberg MD, FRCS(C) (Associate Professor, Career Scientist) (Associate Professor, Career Scientist)

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Bretan, P.N., Williams, R.D. (1987). Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Pelvic Staging of Prostatic Cancer. In: Bruce, A.W., Trachtenberg, J. (eds) Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate. Clinical Practice in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1398-0_5

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