Pre HIT
6 weeks post HIT 6 months post HIT
T2
DCE
MRI
DWI
T2 pre and post radiation
Pre
Post
DWI pre and post radiation
Radiation-induced changes
T2w pre IMRT
1st post RT
2nd post RT
Oncological Guidelines: Imaging
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CT of the abdomen
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MRI of the pelvis
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Chest x-ray if PSA > 20 ng/ml, or high
risk patients
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Bone scintigraphy if PSA > 10 ng/ml
s.delorme@dkfz.de, Radiologie – E010, Innovative Krebsdiagnostik und -therapie
Take home
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CT is limited for
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T-stage
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Extracapsular extension
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N-stage
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MRI method of choice for
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T-stage
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Extracapsular extension
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Localization of leading tumor mass, if present
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PET requires dedicated tracers for
improved T- and N-staging
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C-11 Choline
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Ga 68 PSMA