The utility of apparent diffusion coefficient values in the risk stratification of prostate cancer using a 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging without endorectal coil

PurposeTo evaluate the relationship between mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and post-surgical Gleason scores. To determine the diagnostic accuracy of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) on a 1.5T magnet in distinguishing low, intermediate and high-grade prostate tumors.Mate...

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Main Author: Lopes Dias, João (author)
Other Authors: Magalhães Pina, João (author), Vasco Costa, Nuno (author), Carmo, Sandra (author), Leal, Cecília (author), Bilhim, Tiago (author), Mateus Marques, Rui (author), Campos Pinheiro, Luís (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.24915/aup.33.3.33
Country:Portugal
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