A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies

Background: The diagnostic process for prostate cancer after a negative biopsy is challenging. This study compares the diagnostic accuracy of micro-ultrasound (mUS) with multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for such cases. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed, targeting...

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Main Authors: Edoardo Beatrici, Nicola Frego, Giuseppe Chiarelli, Federica Sordelli, Stefano Mancon, Cesare Saitta, Fabio De Carne, Giuseppe Garofano, Paola Arena, Pier Paolo Avolio, Andrea Gobbo, Alessandro Uleri, Roberto Contieri, Marco Paciotti, Massimo Lazzeri, Rodolfo Hurle, Paolo Casale, Nicolò Maria Buffi, Giovanni Lughezzani
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author Edoardo Beatrici
Nicola Frego
Giuseppe Chiarelli
Federica Sordelli
Stefano Mancon
Cesare Saitta
Fabio De Carne
Giuseppe Garofano
Paola Arena
Pier Paolo Avolio
Andrea Gobbo
Alessandro Uleri
Roberto Contieri
Marco Paciotti
Massimo Lazzeri
Rodolfo Hurle
Paolo Casale
Nicolò Maria Buffi
Giovanni Lughezzani
author_facet Edoardo Beatrici
Nicola Frego
Giuseppe Chiarelli
Federica Sordelli
Stefano Mancon
Cesare Saitta
Fabio De Carne
Giuseppe Garofano
Paola Arena
Pier Paolo Avolio
Andrea Gobbo
Alessandro Uleri
Roberto Contieri
Marco Paciotti
Massimo Lazzeri
Rodolfo Hurle
Paolo Casale
Nicolò Maria Buffi
Giovanni Lughezzani
author_sort Edoardo Beatrici
collection DOAJ
description Background: The diagnostic process for prostate cancer after a negative biopsy is challenging. This study compares the diagnostic accuracy of micro-ultrasound (mUS) with multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for such cases. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed, targeting men with previous negative biopsies and using mUS and mpMRI to detect prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Results: In our cohort of 1397 men, 304 had a history of negative biopsies. mUS was more sensitive than mpMRI, with better predictive value for negative results. Importantly, mUS was significantly associated with csPCa detection (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 6.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15–37.8; <i>p</i> = 0.035). Conclusions: mUS may be preferable for diagnosing prostate cancer in previously biopsy-negative patients. However, the retrospective design of this study at a single institution suggests that further research across multiple centers is warranted.
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spelling doaj.art-6181bdb0f47a4943b30bea9585c81dfa2024-03-12T16:42:03ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182024-03-0114552510.3390/diagnostics14050525A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative BiopsiesEdoardo Beatrici0Nicola Frego1Giuseppe Chiarelli2Federica Sordelli3Stefano Mancon4Cesare Saitta5Fabio De Carne6Giuseppe Garofano7Paola Arena8Pier Paolo Avolio9Andrea Gobbo10Alessandro Uleri11Roberto Contieri12Marco Paciotti13Massimo Lazzeri14Rodolfo Hurle15Paolo Casale16Nicolò Maria Buffi17Giovanni Lughezzani18Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, MI, ItalyDepartment of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, MI, ItalyDepartment of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, MI, ItalyDepartment of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, ItalyBackground: The diagnostic process for prostate cancer after a negative biopsy is challenging. This study compares the diagnostic accuracy of micro-ultrasound (mUS) with multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for such cases. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed, targeting men with previous negative biopsies and using mUS and mpMRI to detect prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Results: In our cohort of 1397 men, 304 had a history of negative biopsies. mUS was more sensitive than mpMRI, with better predictive value for negative results. Importantly, mUS was significantly associated with csPCa detection (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 6.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15–37.8; <i>p</i> = 0.035). Conclusions: mUS may be preferable for diagnosing prostate cancer in previously biopsy-negative patients. However, the retrospective design of this study at a single institution suggests that further research across multiple centers is warranted.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/5/525diagnosisimagingmicro-ultrasoundmultiparametric MRIprostate cancerprostate biopsy
spellingShingle Edoardo Beatrici
Nicola Frego
Giuseppe Chiarelli
Federica Sordelli
Stefano Mancon
Cesare Saitta
Fabio De Carne
Giuseppe Garofano
Paola Arena
Pier Paolo Avolio
Andrea Gobbo
Alessandro Uleri
Roberto Contieri
Marco Paciotti
Massimo Lazzeri
Rodolfo Hurle
Paolo Casale
Nicolò Maria Buffi
Giovanni Lughezzani
A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
Diagnostics
diagnosis
imaging
micro-ultrasound
multiparametric MRI
prostate cancer
prostate biopsy
title A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
title_full A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
title_fullStr A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
title_full_unstemmed A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
title_short A Comparative Evaluation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Micro-Ultrasound for the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients with Prior Negative Biopsies
title_sort comparative evaluation of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and micro ultrasound for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer in patients with prior negative biopsies
topic diagnosis
imaging
micro-ultrasound
multiparametric MRI
prostate cancer
prostate biopsy
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/5/525
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