Imaging diagnosis of prostatic cancer
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2012.00789
- Author:
Ai-sheng DONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diagnosis;
Medical imaging technology;
Prostatic neoplasms
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2012;33(7):789-793
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Prostate cancer is one of the mostly-seen malignant tumors in men worldwide. Imaging technique has recently become increasing important in the diagnosis, staging, and post-treatment follow-up of prostate cancer. In this article, we review the values of conventional and functional imaging methods and molecular imaging approach in the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer.
