Biparametric magnetic resonance imaging in the surveillance of testicular tumors following radical orchiectomy.
Michele ScialpiAntonio ImprotaDanilo Delli CarpiniMonica TontoRefky NicolaFrancesco MancioliPublished in: Turkish journal of urology (2020)
Computed tomography has been considered the preferred imaging modality for the surveillance of patients with testicular tumors (TTs) following radical orchiectomy. However, because of the concerns of frequent radiation exposure and intravenous iodinated contrast, biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bpMRI) is a valid and safer alternative in the surveillance of patients with TT, instead of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. In this review article, we propose a protocol algorithm that utilizes bpMRI in the evaluation of patients after radical orchiectomy for TTs.
Keyphrases
- magnetic resonance imaging
- computed tomography
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- contrast enhanced
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- magnetic resonance
- randomized controlled trial
- high resolution
- machine learning
- prognostic factors
- deep learning
- low dose
- photodynamic therapy
- dual energy
- diffusion weighted imaging