MRI/US Fusion Prostate Biopsy
Understanding MRI/US Fusion Prostate Biopsy
PSA screening is a crucial blood test that helps identify men at risk of prostate cancer. An elevated PSA, higher than 3.5 ng/dl or a rise of more than 0.5 ng/dl, requires evaluation to determine the cause. Consequently, this could be prostate cancer or non-malignant conditions like BPH or prostate inflammation.
When evaluating men with an elevated PSA, the traditional approach has been a standard ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. However, this technique has limited ability to detect cancer, often missing 30-50% of cases. It involves a “blind” or “random” biopsy, attempting to sample as much of the prostate as possible in hope of early detection of cancer present.
Prostate MRI and MRI-guided 3-D Targeted (or “Fusion”) Biopsy
These have revolutionized the evaluation of men with an elevated PSA. A prostate MRI provides detailed information about the internal anatomy of the prostate and identifies any suspicious areas. If an abnormality is detected on the MRI, a targeted biopsy of the suspicious area(s) can be obtained. Therefore, allowing precise, image-driven prostate biopsies.
Any man with an elevated PSA or a current diagnosis of prostate cancer may undergo a prostate MRI. Similarly, MRI/Ultrasound 3-D Fusion Biopsy is ideal for men with an abnormality identified on prostate MRI, providing very precise tissue sampling.
The benefits of fusion biopsies include the identification of prostate cancers often missed by traditional biopsy techniques. Moreover, the ability to avoid unnecessary biopsies of normal areas of the prostate, enhanced visualization of tumors, targeted biopsies with improved sampling. As well as 3-D mapping of the prostate and any tumors, more individualized cancer treatment planning, and accurate follow-up of men with prostate cancer on active surveillance.
The Gapin Institute offers advanced prostate cancer screening using MRI/Ultrasound 3-D Fusion Biopsy, enabling precise identification of prostate cancer. Moreover with minimal risk of side effects and no associated pain.
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